Are you still planning fun and family-friendly activities for the summer? If you have a pirate enthusiast or two, there’s a riverboat cruise you’ll want to take before the season ends. Pirates of The Ohio Cruise, hosted by BB Riverboats in Newport, Kentucky—just over the river from Cincinnati—is the perfect way to embrace a summer day and have some fun with the whole family. If you’ve yet to take a river cruise over the mighty Ohio River, you’ll want to add this one to your bucket list.
With 8 signature cruises and several speciality and holiday cruises, there’s always an excellent river cruise option to take with BB Riverboats.
BB Riverboats/Facebook You’ll find it right across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, along Riverboat Row in Newport, KY.
The annual Pirates of The Ohio Cruise features an hour and a half of pirate games, treasure hunting and sailing the high seas.
BB Riverboats/Facebook Admission for this particular cruise is $25 per adult and $19 per child.
Along the way, you’ll take in some beautiful sights. There’s plenty of room to spread out from other mateys and enjoy the view.
BB Riverboats/Facebook Upcoming dates for the Pirates of The Ohio Cruise this year are Friday July 31, August 14 and August 28. The ship sets sail each day at 3 p.m. and passengers can start boarding at 2:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, each child will receive a free pirate hat, treasure map and an eye patch. Additionally, you can get a pirate tattoo!
BB Riverboats/Facebook For information about dates, rates and more, click here.
No matter which cruise option you choose with BB Riverboats, the scenery is always gorgeous and it’s always neat to see the bridges up close.
BB Riverboats/Facebook For a complete list of both signature and speciality cruises, visit the BB Riverboats website.
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You’ll find it right across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, along Riverboat Row in Newport, KY.
Admission for this particular cruise is $25 per adult and $19 per child.
Upcoming dates for the Pirates of The Ohio Cruise this year are Friday July 31, August 14 and August 28. The ship sets sail each day at 3 p.m. and passengers can start boarding at 2:30 p.m.
For information about dates, rates and more, click here.
For a complete list of both signature and speciality cruises, visit the BB Riverboats website.
For more pirate-themed fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: The Tropical Themed Restaurant In Ohio You Must Visit Before Summer’s Over.
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