Land of Lincoln Cruise (3-day, 2-night)
We depart Peoria on this three day, two night excursion on the Illinois River and travel through the Peoria Lock and Dam on the first day with a landing Saturday evening in Frederick, Illinois. From the landing in Frederick, motorcoaches transport you to The President Abraham Lincoln hotel in Springfield, Illinois for your first night’s stay. After breakfast at the hotel, we will tour the Illinois State Museum. You will catch the Spirit of Peoria for lunch and proceed down the Illinois River where we meet the Mighty Mississippi River at Grafton. That evening we will spend the night at the largest state park in Illinois, Père Marquette lodge.
Monday morning starts at the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers after breakfast at the lodge, then a short cruise down to Alton, IL. Lunch will be served on the boat along with more riverlore and live entertainment. The trip concludes with a bus tour of historic Alton as well as a tour of the National Great Rivers Museum.
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 drinks
- Historical information
- Wildlife sightings
- Indoor comfort
- Outdoor relaxation
- Live entertainment
- Old-time banjo
- Ragtime piano
- Baggage handling
- Round-trip transportation
- Tax and gratuity
Related Cruises
2016 Dates
- May 16, 2016 (get tickets)
- Dates subject to change.
2016 Prices
- Adult (single occ.): $695/person
- Adult (double occ.): $655/person
- Adult (triple occ.): $500/person
- Adult (quad occ.): $480/person
- Kids: $250/person (Ages 5–15)
- Prices Subject to Change
- Prices are all-inclusive
Times
The boat boards at 7:15AM and cruises from 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Itinerary
Lodging
Included (2-nights, 3-days)
- Abraham Lincoln Hotel (first night) in Springfield, IL
- Père Marquette Lodge (second night) in Grafton, 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 reduced price for Spirit of Peoria guests and complimentary shuttle services
- Mark Twain Hotel (boutique hotel)
866-325-6351 - Hotel Pere Marquette
309-637-6500
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel more than 45 days prior to the date of your trip you will receive a full refund. If you cancel between 22 to 44 days of your trip you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 21 days of your trip you will receive no refund.
Please ask about trip insurance! Allows you to cancel up to the day prior to departure with no penalty.