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A private Havana Nights party aboard a Gateway Clipper boat, with the host at the microphone

Pittsburgh private boat rentals & charters Your event.
Your boat.
The whole skyline.

Corporate nights, holiday parties, proms and family milestones for up to 400 guests, with food, bar and a cruise director handled by our crew.

What are you celebrating?

Events we host

Corporate Client nights, team building, full or partial charters
Holiday Parties Now booking Nov–Dec 2026
Proms & School Dances Prom Night package, 4.5 hours with DJ
College & University Events Graduations, faculty, student groups and orientation
Birthdays & Anniversaries Milestones worth a whole boat
Reunions Family and class reunions
Engagement Parties Toast the news on the top deck
Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners Ceremony, reception and the night before
Plan Your Event · about 2 minutes

Sketch your event in a few clicks

Tell us what you have in mind and we'll suggest the right boat. Add your name and email, hit submit, and our events team will follow up within 1–2 business days.

You'll tell us about
  • Your occasion
  • Date & time of day
  • Guest count
  • Boat
  • Menu
  • Bar
  • Extras like a DJ or photo booth
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A Gateway Clipper boat at the Station Square Dock

Find the right boat

Meet the fleet →
BoatDinner seatsStanding receptionGood to know
Empress316400Largest boat; galas and big weddings
Three Rivers Queen218228Rent the whole boat, 1st deck or 2nd deck
Princess180190Newly renovated interior; great-size windows
Duchess180190Classic paddlewheeler
Countess—50Open-air, fastest boat in the fleet; up to 90 guests

Minimums vary by vessel, and some packages have a per-person minimum. For a full quote, including minimums, fill out our request form and a sales manager will contact you. Every charter boat has two climate-controlled indoor decks and an open-air top deck; the Countess is open-air.

Alternate boarding locations

We'll pick your guests up around the city

Your charter doesn't have to start at Station Square. We can board and drop off at docks downtown and on the North Shore: Point State Park, the Sixth Street Bridge, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, near PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium, and by Rivers Casino. That's a short walk for guests staying at downtown and North Shore hotels.

Docks & nearby hotels
Stars mark our docking locations. Ask our events team which docks work for your date and boat.
Per person · 3 hours of vessel time

Menus & packages

Every menu is prepared by our culinary team, brought aboard fresh and served by our crew, from Pittsburgh favorites like pierogies and haluski to a hosted buffet with bar. Pick a package as it is or let our events team tailor it to your group.

All prices are per person, plus 24% service charge and tax.

Download event menus
Dinner & Drinks$90 /pp
Hand-carved London broil with herb chimichurri and Mediterranean matbucha chicken, roasted-garlic whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic, and seasonal desserts. A hosted Commander’s bar of beer, wine and house liquor is included.
Spirit of Pittsburgh$70 /pp
A true taste of Pittsburgh: pierogies with caramelized onions, kielbasa with peppers and potatoes and buttery haluski from Polish Hill, plus Strip District braised Italian beef sliders, fried chicken and penne alla vodka with sausage.
Prom Night$75 /pp
Four and a half hours on the water with a First Class Entertainment DJ. Grilled chicken, pineapple-glazed Virginia ham, penne pomodoro, cookies and brownies, hosted soda for students and coffee for chaperones.
Paddle Wheeler$65 /pp
Lemon and sun-dried tomato pesto chicken under melted mozzarella, slow-braised beef tips in a mushroom demi-glace, ranch whipped potatoes, a spicy penne arrabbiata and seasonal desserts.
Golden Triangle Cocktail Reception$63 /pp
Heavy hors d’oeuvres made for mingling: teriyaki chicken skewers, BBQ beef sliders, mini pierogies, smoked kielbasa bites, vegetable spring rolls, a regional cheese selection and garden crudité.
River Bistro$60 /pp
Backyard barbecue on the rivers: sweet tea–brined chicken with fresh peach relish, Kentucky bourbon pulled pork sliders, smoked Gouda mac and cheese with bacon, paprika-Parmesan corn on the cob, and brownies and cookies.
Tall Stacks$60 /pp
An Italian feast: herb-crusted chicken with roasted red pepper coulis, sweet Italian sausage with peppers and onions, ricotta-stuffed shells baked under three cheeses, and garlic roasted red potatoes.
Morning Mix & Mingle$60 /pp
Start the day on the water with fluffy scrambled eggs, sage sausage links, herb-roasted red potatoes, fresh fruit and berries, mini Danish and muffins, chilled juices and fresh-brewed coffee. 2.5 hours · per-person minimum applies.
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