Mankato Area Public Schools

Join us for a riverboat cruise aboard the Betsy Northrup.  The 90 minute cruise will be the perfect touch for fall scenery.  On board, guests will enjoy a catered lunch (included with registration) with unlimited coffee and soda included.  Alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks are sold separately.

Padelford Riverboats: Mississippi Boat Cruise Official Schedule

8:30 am - Bus arrives at WOW Zone Mankato

8:30 - 9:00 am - Check in at WOW Zone

9:00 am - Bus leaves WOW Zone

9:20 am - Pick up - St. Peter Community Center (Washington Street)

9:30 am - Leave St. Peter Community Center

10:30 am - Restroom Stop - Shakopee

11:30 am - Arrive at Harriet Island - 205 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd - St. Paul, MN 55107 (Harriet Island Regional Park)

12:00 noon - 2:00 pm - Lunch Cruise - (boat ride aboard the Betsy Northrup + lunch) Buffet Lunch is included in the registration price

Lunch Menu: Grilled Chicken, Potato Salad, Cornbread, Cookies (coffee and soda included) alcoholic beverages or specialty drinks sold separately using cash or credit (no checks)

Veggie Option: Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Basil Pesto & sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese

Gluten Free: - A Gluten Free option is available, but must be requested more than 10 days prior to the trip date.

2:00 - 2:30 pm - Board Bus

3:30 pm - Restroom Stop - Shakopee

4:30 pm - Drop Off - St. Peter Community Center

5:00 pm - Drop Off - Mankato WOW Zone

*Timelines are approximate based on traffic conditions and weather