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Insider's Guide: Gateway Clipper Fleet

Pittsburgh’s Gateway Clipper Fleet is open for business and ready to welcome you aboard!

For the health and safety of passengers and crew members, the Gateway Clipper Fleet is following all stated policies and procedures determined by the State of Pennsylvania and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

One of the best ways to spend an afternoon in Pittsburgh is by enjoying the beautiful three rivers from aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet ! Get ready to sit back, relax, and take in the gorgeous views of the city that’s unlike any other, while also learning tons of cool facts about Pittsburgh. Experiencing the city from the water is magical no matter what time of day, or season of the year. After all, the Gateway Clipper is open year-round!

Plan Your Visit

The Gateway Clipper Fleet is back to sailing the Three Rivers. The Clipper offers a variety of ways to get out on the water and take in the city views! Read on for a variety of great options to enjoy a cruise on the scenic three rivers.

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise

The BEST way to see the city and truly learn about her past, present and future is aboard a Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise . Tour all three rivers while the captain and narrator present interesting facts and tales about Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania!

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise Schedule through Labor Day

  • Wednesdays thru Sunday Thru Labor Day . Please visit the website for September thru December schedule.
  • Sailing Times: 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Enjoy a New “Twist” to the Evening Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruises! The 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. sailings now feature Happy Hour Cocktails * Must be 21 years of age to purchase alcohol with proper ID.

Featuring our Classic Sightseeing Tour Narration This classic tour provides an overview of the city sights including significant buildings, landmarks and bridges. Enjoy learning about these amazing sites as the captain and on-board narrator share fun and historic stories about life in Pittsburgh.

Kids Cruises

Show your kids a great time aboard the Gateway Clipper! The variety of kids-themed cruises will keep your children on their toes with fun activities and games, story time and great music and dancing!

Kid-themed cruises offered include meet and greets with Princesses, Superheroes, silly Trolls & those fun pups on Paw Patrol!

The snack bar and full-service bar are available for purchase on kids’ cruises, serving up hot dogs, nachos, and other tasty treats, plus refreshing beverages for parents to enjoy.

Dining Cruises

The Gateway Clipper Fleet offers dining cruises sailing this summer !

Lock & Dam Dinner Cruise On most Thursdays, experience the delicious Lock & Dam Dinner Cruise . Featuring the best BBQ on the three rivers, you will get to experience the process we call “locking thru” as our boat passes through a functioning lock & dam.

Wine Tasting Cruise

On select Thursdays, enjoy a Wine Tasting Cruise featuring a selection of eight wines from featured destinations across the globe, an hors d’oeuvres buffet, and fabulous city views from the Gateway Clipper riverboat.

Sunset Dinner Cruise On Fridays and Sundays, guests can experience a unique Sunset Dinner Cruise ! The perfect night out to start or end your weekend, this two-hour cruise features a fabulous buffet, DJ music, and great city sights. It’s a perfect night out with family and friends.

Captain's Dinner Cruise On Saturday, the Gateway Clipper's signature cruise, the Captain’s Dinner Cruise , sets sail. Enjoy the scrumptious Captain’s Dinner Buffet, relax with a craft cocktail and experience the perfect night out in Pittsburgh! Expert narration is provided by the captain followed by live entertainment from the house DJ playing a variety of hits! It’s a night out you don’t want to miss!

For reservations and tickets to all Gateway Clipper Cruises, visit www.gatewayclipper.com

Insider’s Tips

Here are some tips that are helpful to know so that you can be fully prepared to have the best possible experience while taking a ride on the Gateway Clipper.

Getting to the Docks There are several great parking options in Station Square and within walking distance from the Gateway Clipper. If you are looking for public transportation options, there are busses that go to Station Square, and both the "T" and the Monongahela Incline have stops there as well. Also, Uber and Lyft drivers are very familiar with this attraction and will know exactly where to drop you off.

Gateway to Pittsburgh Murals On your short walk to board the Gateway Clipper, you'll pass by an amazing collection of murals. These are called "Gateway to Pittsburgh" murals and stretch along both sides of the ramp leading down to the Monongahela River where the Gateway Clipper Fleet docks. The murals depict the history of this area from the late 1600's to the start of the 21st Century. Take some time to examine them as they function as a visual history of Pittsburgh through the ages.

Top Deck Tips Looking to capture amazing photos of the city? Check out the top deck! Prime seats on the top deck fill up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to secure your perfect seat. And with no covering on the top deck, don’t forget your sunscreen.

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Captains Dinner Cruise definitely worth... - Gateway Clipper Fleet

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A very nice leisurely tour of the three rivers in Pittsburgh. The boat was large and accommodating... read more

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We spent a great day cycling along the river banks and then taking the Gateway Clipper boat tour... read more

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Captains Dinner Cruise definitely worth it!!!

Took my family on this cruise. It was very relaxing and the views from the Gateway Clipper were amazing. Pittsburgh is a beautiful city and being on the water only enhances the views. The dinner was very good and the ability to roam the ship and take as many photos as you wanted was very relaxing. If your in Pittsburgh, it is a must do!!

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We had the opportunity to ride the Gateway Clipper on a beautiful day and absolutely loved it! Our historical narrator John was outstanding. He provided us with a ton of information about the Steel City as we took in the beauty of the Burgh. Peaceful and relaxing. I would highly recommend taking the cruise. We took a day cruise. The night one must be spectacular also.

This is a must do while in Pittsburgh! The one hour tour is informative and you can learn a lot about the city's beginning. I did not know that there were over four hundred and ninety bridges in Pittsburgh. At one point on the trip the boat is standing in three different rivers at one time. How enchanting is that! They are building a water fountain that will be spectacular when finished. I think the night cruise would be great, but I did not have enough time to experience it. There are several cruises and the lenght is according to the one you choose.

We took the "Macaroni and Magic" cruise on a Saturday afternoon in July and had a great time. It seems kind of pricey if you're taking a family but it is worth the cost. We were a group of 22 ranging in age from 4 years to 80+ and everyone enjoyed the cruise, even the teenagers. The cruise is very interesting. The boat goes to all three rivers and a narrator gives information about various buildings and points of interest. The food, a buffet, was very good and there were items that appealed to kids, (macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, etc). There was an alfredo pasta and chicken parm along with salads and rolls, all very tasty, and delicious chocolate cake for dessert. There was an open bar selling soft drinks along with adult beverages. Carafes of coffee were on each table. Our tables were located on the upper level of the dining room which I recommend for better views. After dinner there was a magic show for the kids which was fun and entertaining for all. The boats dock near Station Square which is a touristy shopping area and the Monongahela Incline is within walking distance. We will definitely do this again when we return to the Pittsburgh area.

I had my wedding reception on the Gateway Clipper "The Pricess" and it was THE BEST! All my guests had a wonderful time, their DJ was awesome and accomodating, and through out the planning the wedding coordinators were so helpful I wasn't even stressed out about anything going wrong the day of the wedding.

Took a luncheon river cruise on the Gateway Clipper fleet with my fiance, my 21yr-old son and his friend. We all really enjoyed it. The food was good and plentiful and the excursion was a nice trip. Captain and crew were friendly and wait staff was always available. Definitely would recommend this. Were going to take a cruise and it wasn't that much more to do the luncheon, so we did. It was worth the extra $$ -- didn't have to fight to find parking places downtown just to eat.

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Station Square Waterfront on the Monongahela River Pittsburgh, 15219

Elizabeth Harbist: [email protected] or 412-913-1446 and Michelle Tanney: [email protected] or 412-901-0462

Set sail with GCU Beaver & Pittsburgh Area Constellations aboard the Gateway Clipper for a dinner buffet, tour and music.

  • Members: $50 per ticket
  • Non-Members: $75 per ticket

CAPTAIN’S DINNER CRUISE & TOUR TRIP DETAILS:

  • Buffet Dinner will be available upon boarding, please help yourself. The food will remain available for 30 minutes after sailing.
  • A full-service cash bar is available on board. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcoholic beverages.
  • This cruise features DJ Entertainment, brief narration, and the most beautiful city skyline in the USA... Pittsburgh!
  • Saturday, October 14, 2023, 5:45 pm - 9 pm
  • Board at 5:45 pm
  • Sails at 6:30 pm

There are a limited number of tickets remaining, please contact Elizabeth at 412-913-1446 if you are interested in attending!

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A very nice leisurely tour of the three rivers in Pittsburgh. The boat was large and accommodating... read more

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We spent a great day cycling along the river banks and then taking the Gateway Clipper boat tour... read more

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Couldn't have been better. Great cruise, great dinner, great weather, and great friends. We will be back. Thank you.

I purchased tickets for 3 adults and two children online the day prior to going on the clipper. We arrived 15-20 minutes early, stood in a very long line and ended up on the top level of the boat with no place to sit, all 5 of us huddled in the corner by the stairs. We could on hear half of what was being said on the tour and it was very uncomfortable for my boyfriends mom to stand for the entire cruise.

We appreciate your comments. Our sightseeing cruises are very popular and many people rush to the third deck to see the views. As you know we do not offer assigned seating, however, there should be ample seating on the third deck. Please email us at [email protected] so that we can invite you back to join us again.

The ride and atmosphere is great. However, your drinks are too high and the alcohol is watered down. I ordered a long island tea. Without the ice just to see if it would be stronger and it wasnt. Its a shame to charge those prices for watered down liquor

The gateway clipper is an amazing venue if you just want to enjoy the city. Food is amazing and you can never beat the view of the city!

Went on the Sunday brunch cruise on July 16, 2017. The cruising part was great, nice view, excellent way to see the city. On the inside, food, service and cleanliness were subpar, not worth the money we paid and drinks were expensive. Also did not appreciate being seated next to a large, loud birthday party with many unsupervised children. Perhaps they should have been seated in their own section or something. I would advise doing cruise only at night and eat elsewhere.

It was a beautiful ride on the river and the dinner was better than expected. I would definitely go again and maybe try out the Italian dinner cruise next time.

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  • Sunset Dinner
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  • Easter Dinner
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