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A Gateway Clipper captain welcomes a guest aboard at the Station Square dock

Pittsburgh riverboat cruises since 1958 Great Cruises,
Great Memories.

Golden hour under the bridges, dinner on the rivers, a family tradition across generations. Our family has welcomed yours aboard for more than 65 years.

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Captain's Dinner Dance Cruise Dining

Captain's Dinner Dance Cruise

Our flagship Saturday night: dinner buffet, dancing and the skyline.

2.5 hr·18+ recommended · adult-themed evening
Sat · Nov 7, 14, Apr 3
$88.35 per adult, all-in
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Every price shown is what you pay: taxes, service charge and fees included.

The Empress and Princess unloading Steelers fans on the North Shore on a game day Football season
Event shuttles · Station Square to the North Shore

Game day? Skip North Shore parking.

Park at Station Square and ride the river shuttle across to Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park. No stadium traffic, and the best view of the skyline on the way to the game.

  • $15Round trip
  • $8One way
  • FreeKids 6 & under
  • Steelers & Pitt football: shuttle tickets are sold only at the Ticket Office on our Station Square Dock, not online.
  • Pirates baseball & concerts: the 2026 season is over. Check back for 2027 shuttle information.
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Weddings on the Three Rivers

Say “I do” on the rivers

A ceremony at the Point, cocktails on the top deck, and dancing under the bridges. One venue, the whole city as your backdrop.

A bride and groom smiling in the mural-lined walkway to the Station Square dock
A big wedding party gathered on the dance floor, photographed from the balcony above
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Private events & holiday parties

The whole boat is yours

Five boats for up to 400 guests, with food, bar and a cruise director handled by our crew. Tell us about your event in about two minutes and our events team will follow up within 1–2 business days.

Corporate Client nights, team building, galas
Holiday parties Booking Nov–Dec 2026 now
Campus events College & university formals and alumni nights
Our story

Family-owned since 1958

When Pittsburgh's rivers ran clean again, John E. Connelly wanted everyday Pittsburghers out on the water for fun. His nephew, Capt. Jack Goessling, sailed our first boat 2,200 miles from Erie to get it here. Three generations later, the same family still welcomes you aboard.

1958First cruise
5Riverboats
25M+Guests aboard
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Christian Wirginis, Hannah Roth and Terry Wirginis aboard
Christian Wirginis (VP), Hannah Roth (VP) and Terry Wirginis (President), John E. Connelly's grandson.
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Things to do on Pittsburgh's rivers

Take a riverboat cruise. Gateway Clipper Fleet has sailed Pittsburgh’s three rivers since 1958 from Station Square, across the Monongahela from downtown. Choose a one-hour sightseeing tour, a dinner cruise, a kids’ and family cruise, a 21+ dance cruise or a holiday cruise, or charter a whole boat for a private event.

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Loved by Pittsburgh

A wedding couple sipping champagne at the rail with the Point fountain behind them (Gateway Clipper on Instagram) Aerial view of the Gateway Clipper dock at Station Square (Gateway Clipper on Instagram) A couple at the rail on a Pittsburgh date night cruise (Gateway Clipper on Instagram) A wedding couple on the top deck with the Pittsburgh skyline at night (Gateway Clipper on Instagram) The Three Rivers Queen passing a yellow Pittsburgh bridge and the skyline (Gateway Clipper on Instagram) Kids dancing with light-up wands at a family cruise party (Gateway Clipper on Instagram)
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