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Gateway Clipper, Proud Partner of the Pittsburgh Pirates

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Fans in Pirates caps and jerseys relaxing on the open top deck of a Gateway Clipper riverboat on a sunny day

From the archive. This post is from April 2024, and the coupon offer has ended. For Pirates shuttle details, see Game Day Shuttles.

Quick answer

On April 21, 2024, the family-owned Gateway Clipper Fleet sponsored the Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park, and the first 10,000 kids through the gates received a buy-one-get-one coupon for a Three Rivers Sightseeing cruise. During the baseball season, our shuttle carries fans from Station Square to the North Shore near PNC Park.

The Gateway Clipper Fleet proudly sponsored the Bucs' game at PNC Park on Sunday, April 21, 2024!

Family-owned and operated since 1958, the Fleet was proud to support Pittsburgh's baseball team, and it was a beautiful day at the ballpark indeed.

A gift for the kids

The first 10,000 kids to enter PNC Park received a buy-one-get-one coupon for a Three Rivers Sightseeing cruise sailing that summer. Some of the Clipper crew even got a front-row look at the action, right down on the field.

A family in Pirates gear posing on the field at PNC Park, with the downtown skyline behind the stands
Down on the field at PNC Park

Ride the river to PNC Park

During the Pirates season, our boats carry fans from Station Square across the river to the North Shore, a short walk from PNC Park. Park at Station Square, board at our dock and skip the North Shore traffic.

  • Fares: $8 one way, $15 round trip; kids 6 and under ride free
  • 2026 schedule: boarding started 1.5 hours before first pitch, with return trips from the bottom of the 7th inning until 30 minutes after the game

The 2026 Pirates shuttle season is over. We'll post 2027 baseball shuttle details on our Game Day Shuttles page.

The Three Rivers Queen paddlewheeler passing under a yellow bridge in front of PNC Park
The Three Rivers Queen passing PNC Park

See you all on the river!

Frequently asked questions

Can I take a boat to a Pirates game at PNC Park?

Yes. During the Pirates season, Gateway Clipper shuttles carry fans from Station Square across the river to the North Shore, a short walk from PNC Park. The 2026 season is over; 2027 details will be posted on our shuttles page.

How much is the Gateway Clipper shuttle?

$8 one way or $15 round trip per person, and kids 6 and under ride free.

Cruises in this story

Sightseeing Three Rivers Sightseeing

One hour, three rivers, and the captain telling the city’s story.

$33.53 per adult, all-in · Apr–Nov · days vary by month

Ride the river to the game

Park at Station Square and take the shuttle to Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park. $8 one way, $15 round trip.

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