While Cincinnati certainly has plenty of dining options, sometimes you need a truly special dinner adventure. Take a twilight dinner cruise on the Belle of Cincinnati – right across the river.

Your dinner adventure starts in Newport, Kentucky, where you'll board the Belle of Cincinnati at BB Riverboats.
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You'll find BB Riverboats at 101 Riverboat Row. It's right next door to the Newport Aquarium.
The Belle of Cincinnati is BB Riverboat's flagship vessel. It's a paddle-wheel riverboat that's decked out in Victorian decor.
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Dinner aboard the Belle of Cincinnati is an unforgettable experience.
Your dinner cruise boards at 6 or 6:30 PM, well before sunset.
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Get ready for some incredible photo opportunities as the sun sets over the Ohio River.
Dinner is served buffet-style, and there's plenty to tempt your tastebuds on the buffet table.
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Your meal starts with a delicious tossed salad that's dressed with cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons and other tasty bits.
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The main dishes vary, depending on the dinner cruise.
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You might enjoy everything from bbq chicken to steak and salmon.

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Everyone in your party is sure to fill their plates with gourmet fare.
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You definitely won't leave hungry!
As the sun sets, you'll get a picturesque view of Cincinnati, all glittering with lights.
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If you're hosting out-of-town guests, a dinner cruise on the Belle of Cincinnati is the perfect way to impress them with the city's beauty.
BB Riverboats offers a number of dinner cruises. The Admirals Dinner Cruise is the perfect occasion to celebrate a special evening.
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Enjoy an evening under the stars with live music as you dine on a special buffet that's fit for an admiral. Buffet items include carved strip loin with au jus & creamy horseradish sauce, marinated turkey breast salmon filet, vegetarian pasta, roasted marinated vegetables and more. Of course, you'll also enjoy a special dessert at the end of your meal.
If you love music, you might want to try the Dixieland Jazz Dinner Cruise
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This musical cruise features plenty of live Dixieland jazz music, and a menu that's reminiscent of the Bayou with buffet items like sausage jambalaya and cheesy shrimp and grits.
Families with children will enjoy the Family Dinner Cruise.
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The menu includes kid-friendly dishes like macaroni and cheese, bbq chicken, and corn on the cob. Kids might even get to meet the captain and "drive" the boat!
Other dinner cruises include a Captain's Dinner Cruise, Tropical Dinner Cruise, Stonebrook Winery Sunset Cruise, Bernstein Batch Bourbon Diner Cruise, and more.
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Visit BB Riverboat's website to see all the cruise details. Prices start as low as $46 per person.

Have you ever dined aboard the Belle of Cincinnati? We’d love to hear about your dinner adventure!

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