All Hands on Deck

Cruise into history and adventure this Fall with America’s River Roots!

To make sure everyone is on board for this huge event, riverboat captains from five cities – Louisville, Memphis, Moline, New Orleans and Pittsburgh – joined captains from Cincinnati to prepare for America’s River Roots Festival for meetings last week. The event marked the first meeting of the captains who will be operating more than 175 cruises in the festival, coming to the Cincinnati riverfront Oct. 8-12.

During the two-day event at in Cincinnati, the captains met with community leaders and organizers of America’s River Roots, and discussed the event’s riverboat parades, riverboat races and meal cruises on the Ohio River, safety protocols and communication plans. 

America’s River Roots will showcase the Ohio River and its vital role in our nation’s history while promoting cultural tourism in what promises to be a unique and memorable five days for the Cincy region.

Tickets are currently available for sightseeing and themed cruises aboard each of the boats that will be part of the America’s River Roots celebration. Find out more at www.americasriverroots.com/cruise.