Peoria to Starved Rock Excursion
3-day, 2-night
This three-day, two-night trip includes relaxing days of cruising down the river, all-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—and more. Entertainment includes live singing, guitar, banjo, and ragtime piano, storytelling, historical information at various spots, wildlife sightings, and a tour of Starved Rock. Lodging provided by the Starved Rock Lodge. Enjoy the slower pace of life on this unique paddleboat!
This 3-day/2-night cruise gives passengers more time to enjoy Starved Rock State Park!
Trip Includes
- All-inclusive ticket pricing
- Overnight lodging
- Sumptuous Meals including prime rib dinner
- Professional riverlore / storytelling
- Tour of destination
- Old-fashioned hospitality
- Unlimited complimentary non-alcoholic drinks
- Historical information
- Wildlife sightings
- Indoor comfort
- Outdoor relaxation
- Live entertainment
- Old-time banjo
- Ragtime piano
- Baggage handling
- Round-trip transportation
- Tax and gratuity
- Guided hikes & tour of Starved Rock
Please remove any items from your luggage that you may need on the boat, as the luggage will not be on the boat. If there is any special health or dietary information we should know about, call immediately so arrangements can be made to meet your needs.
Hotels assign overnight rooms the morning of the trip based on availability and information provided by you. Your room may be in the lodge or a cabin. ALL HOTEL ROOMS ARE NON-SMOKING. A fee of $150 per day will be assessed for violating the policy.
Payment is due 30 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel more than 30 days prior to the date of your trip: full refund. Less than 30 days: $100/person NOT refunded. Less than 72 hours: 50% refund. 24 hours or less-no refund.
TRIP INSURANCE: For the fee of $55 per person you may insure a full refund on your trip. You will receive a full refund.
2021 Prices
| Age Group | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (single) | $710.00 / person |
| Adult (double) | $590.00 / person |
| Adult (triple) | $550.00 / person |
| Adult (quad) | $520.00 / person |
| Child (4–15) | $270.00 / person |
| Infant** | FREE! |
| Trip Insurance | $55.00 / person |
2022 Prices
| Age Group | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (single) | $740.00 / person |
| Adult (double) | $620.00 / person |
| Adult (triple) | $580.00 / person |
| Adult (quad) | $550.00 / person |
| Child (4–15) | $270.00 / person |
| Infant** | FREE! |
| Trip Insurance | $60.00 / person |
Prices are all-inclusive!
Prices are subject to change.
Included (3-day, 2-night)
- Starved Rock Lodge (first night) in Utica, IL
Additional Options
Driving in from out of town? Try one of these hotels for your night before the trip starts (reservations and fees not included in trip price)! Each is located within 5 blocks of the Spirit of Peoria and offers complimentary shuttle services.
- Mark Twain Hotel (boutique hotel)
866-325-6351 - Hotel Pere Marquette
309-637-6500
Peoria to Starved Rock Excursion
2-day, 1-night
This wonderful overnight trip includes two relaxing days of cruising down the river. All-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—are served throughout the day. Entertainment includes live singing, guitar, banjo, and ragtime piano, storytelling, historical information at various spots, wildlife sightings, and an optional hike to the Starved Rock Historic Site. Lodging provided by the Starved Rock Lodge. Enjoy the slower pace of life on this unique paddleboat!
Peoria to St. Louis Excursion
3-day, 2-night
Cruise from Peoria, IL to St. Louis, MO on this relaxing three-day, two-night trip. Trip includes all-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—and live entertainment, such as singing, guitar, banjo, ragtime piano, storytelling, calliope playing, historical information, and wildlife sightings. Lodging is provided at various points along the river. A two-hour self-guided tour of the President Abraham Lincoln Museum is included with your ticket. Experience the slower pace of life with three peaceful days of cruising the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers!
Peoria to Hannibal Excursion
5-day, 4-night
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