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BB Riverboats

Type: Tours and Excursions , Water Sports

Last updated on July 14, 2015

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101 Riverboat Row Newport, KY 41071

859-261-8500

EXPERT TIPS BY: Terri Weeks Cincinnati Local Expert

• Best Attractions & Activities : "BB Riverboats does a great job of catering to different interests. From the Pirates of the Ohio Cruise for kids to the Craft Beer & BBQ cruise, there's something for everyone. Be sure to check out their website to find the perfect cruise for your group."
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Historic Cincinnati Sightseeing Cruise

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Captain's Dinner Cruise

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Located at the meeting point of the Ohio and Licking rivers, BB Riverboats is your gateway to Cincinnati's waterways.

Straddling the state line, you'll be able to enjoy views of Ohio's landmarks on one side of the river, and Kentucky on the other. If you're looking for a new perspective to add to your sightseeing, then there's no better way to see the 19th-century architecture that historic Cincinnati boasts.

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Newport on the Levee to celebrate Independence Day with 'Newport Blast' celebration

The city of Newport, meetNKY, Newport on the Levee, and BB Riverboats are coming together to celebrate Independence Day this year with a "Newport Blast" event Wednesday, July 3, on the Levee.

The carnival-inspired Fourth of July event will feature live music, food, kids' activities, and a hot dog-eating contest to go along with a fireworks and drone show later that night.

Cassie Pennington with Newport on the Levee says Newport Blast's location at the shopping, dining, and entertainment center offers something for everyone who comes to celebrate the holiday.

"Having the beautiful skyline behind us, it's the perfect backdrop of Cincinnati, but also what's really great is we are an entertainment-driven property so there's just so much to do here," Pennington said.

RELATED: Roads, airport expected to be busy this July Fourth week

For those looking for a different view of the night's fireworks, guests can purchase tickets to board a cruise with BB Riverboats, which will be running dining and sightseeing cruises all afternoon into the evening.

While the festival will focus on celebrating Americana and the traditions of the Fourth of July, Pennington says it also will highlight Newport's effort to expand its offerings along the riverfront. In the past few years, the entertainment center has added several new businesses and plans to construct a new Margaritaville Hotel Resort by the end of 2026.

"I think this is a city that's really growing and we just want to show everyone the transformation of it," she said.

Newport Blast kicks off at The Levee at 5 p.m. The fireworks and drone show is scheduled for 10 p.m. along the river.

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As we move into our new Newport Landing dock facility & event center, our online reservation system will be temporality unavailable. Please call 1(800) 261-8586 to book your reservation today. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you in 2019!

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If you’re making a list of the top things to do in Cincinnati, Ohio, a dinner cruise onboard BB Riverboats needs to be near the top! At once relaxing, invigorating and exhilarating, our dinner cruises offer a romantic setting unlike any place else. Read More Enjoy your cozy meal off our delectable menu as the sun sets and you take in the sparkling sights of downtown Cincinnati as you dine. Read Less

Signature Cruises

Experience Cincinnati and the Ohio River like never before and unwind on a day or evening cruise aboard one of the magnificent BB Riverboats. We aren’t your typical cruise company. Choose from a wide variety of our signature cruises, Read More all of which include a fully stocked bar and delicious food from our buffet. Plan a date night with your loved one on our Stonebrook Winery Sunset Cruise, relax the day away with friends on our Captains’ Lunch Cruise, or bring the kids and have some family fun and bonding on our Sunday Family Dinner Cruise. Our Signature, or Specialty Cruises are offered daily throughout the season. Read Less

Specialty Cruises

Are you looking for a unique and memorable way to spend an afternoon or evening in Cincinnati? BB Riverboats cruises have plenty of options for you, whether you're looking for family fun during the day, or a way to spend an evening with friends that you'll never forget. Read More Join the excitement and take an adventure on one of our themed dinner cruises. These riverboat cruises are designed for all tastes and interests. Bring your kids to a Princess, Pirate, or Super Hero Cruise; take your husband or wife to sightsee along the Ohio River; or grab your friends and listen to live music. For a fun guy’s night out, we offer a Bernstein’s Batch Bourbon Dinner Cruise; and for the ladies, a Girl’s Night Out with Pure Romance Cruise. Tasty cocktails at our full bar and exciting entertainment compliment all cruises. Read Less

Holiday Cruises

Are you looking for a fun way to spend the summer holidays with family and loved ones? Forget the movie theatre or dinner at a boring restaurant and come aboard one of our lavish Riverboats to sail on the mighty Ohio. Read More Spend Father's Day, July 4th or Labor Day on a boat cruise that is sure to be one of the highlights of your summer! Our dinner cruises travel along the Ohio River and give you the greatest of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky sightseeing. Whether it is dining at our extensive buffet, sipping cocktails at our full bar, or busting out your best moves on our dance floor, you are sure to make memories your family and friends will cherish forever. Read Less

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There is nothing more important than the well-being of our customers and crew. Learn more about the steps we’re taking to make sure your BB experience is safe and enjoyable.