Pittsburgh Boat Cruise: Three Rivers & City Skyline

Cruise Pittsburgh's three rivers past the skyline, stadiums and bridges from a 34-foot yacht.

A private 2-hour boat cruise on Pittsburgh's three rivers for 1 to 6 passengers, departing from Point State Park with a live English-speaking guide. The boat passes PNC Park, the city skyline, the USX Tower, Acrisure Stadium, the Three Sisters Bridges and the convention center. You can choose a narrated sightseeing tour, bring your own food and drink for a relaxing ride, or connect Bluetooth for music. Night and sunset cruises are also available. Restroom on board. Private transportation is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private 2-hour sightseeing cruise

• Embark at Point State Park
• Cruise by Pittsburgh skyline and landmarks
• View USX tower, Acrisure stadium, and PNC Park
• Stop for photo at football stadium
• Watch ball game from Allegheny river
• Cruise by various city sights
• Disembark at Point State Park

The experience

The cruise departs from Point State Park and covers all three of Pittsburgh's rivers in two hours. You'll pass landmarks including PNC Park (where you can watch the jumbotron during a game if one is playing), Acrisure Stadium, the Three Sisters Bridges, and the city's skyline lit by the USX Tower and convention center. The 34-foot cruiser yacht carries up to six passengers, so the boat stays small and the experience stays private.

You choose how the cruise unfolds. Pick a narrated sightseeing tour if you want the guide to explain what you're seeing, bring your own food and drink for a relaxing float down the water, or connect your phone via Bluetooth to play your own music for a more upbeat ride. Day cruises let you enjoy the sun on the water. Sunset cruises are among the most scenic in the U.S., and night cruises show the city lights reflected on the water with the skyline as a backdrop.

The boat includes a restroom on board. A live guide speaks English throughout. You'll have plenty of photo opportunities, and if a game is happening at PNC Park during your cruise, you can stop to watch it on the stadium's jumbotron from the Allegheny River.

What’s included

• Private transportation.
• live English-speaking guide.
• restroom on board.
• choice of narrated sightseeing, BYOB relaxation, or Bluetooth music.
• day, sunset or night departure options available.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and Friday5 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 20:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rush Hour Boat Charters

Is this one for you?The two-hour duration fits a half-day outing without eating into the rest of your Pittsburgh day, and the private boat means your group controls the pace and stops: pause for photos at Acrisure Stadium or watch a game on the jumbotron if timing allows.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What landmarks will I see on the Pittsburgh boat cruise?

The cruise passes PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium, the Three Sisters Bridges, the USX Tower, the convention center, and the Pittsburgh skyline. You'll also cruise by Point State Park at the start and end of the tour.

Can I bring food and drinks on the boat?

Yes, the cruise is BYOB, so you can bring your own food and drinks for a relaxing ride on the water.

What's the difference between day, sunset and night cruises?

Day cruises let you enjoy the sunshine on the water. Sunset cruises are described as among the most scenic in any U.S. city. Night cruises show the city lights reflected on the water with the skyline as a backdrop.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The private cruise accommodates 1 to 6 passengers on a 34-foot yacht, so your group stays together on the water.

Can I play my own music during the cruise?

Yes, you can connect your phone via Bluetooth to play your own music for a more upbeat atmosphere during the ride.