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  Narrated Sightseeing 12:00pm to 1:30pm - Enjoy Captain’s commentary as you cruise rivers once navigated by George Washington. Our Portside Café menu is available for lunch. Groups of less than 20 do not need reservations for this cruise. $12 Adults, $11 Seniors, $6 Children ages 3-12.
   
 

Dinner Cruises - Travel around Buckley Island on the Ohio River while feasting on our beautifully prepared dinner in the Valley Gem’s climate controlled cabin. After dinner, enjoy entertainment on the upper deck. $37 Adults, $35 Seniors, $27 Children ages 3-12.

June 8: Italian Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
June 22: Captain’s Dinner Cruise 6-8pm
July 6: Southern Style Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
July 13: Hawaiian Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
July 20: Mediterranean Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
July 27: Italian Dinner Cruise 4-6pm
August 3: Captain’s Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
August 10: Southern Style Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
August 17: Hawaiian Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
August 24: Mediterranean Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
August 31: Italian Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
September 14: Captain’s Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
September 28: Southern Style Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
October 5: Octoberfest Dinner Cruise 5:30-7:30pm
October 26: Mediterranean Dinner Cruise 5-7pm
November 2: Captain’s Dinner Cruise 5-7pm

   
  Dessert Cruises 7:30pm to 9pm - Enjoy a delicious dessert as you cruise around Buckley Island at sunset July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22. A cash bar is also available. $17 Adults, $15 Seniors, $12 Children ages 3-12.
   
  Wine & Cheese Cruises 7:30 to 9pm - Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and an assortment of cheese as you cruise around Buckley Island at sunset. A variety of wines will be available for purchase. June 20 and 27, September 12 and 19. $19 Adults, $18 Seniors.
   
  Stockport Day Tour - Choose October 11 or 12 and travel through four locks and 40 miles on the Muskingum River. Breakfast danish and Captain’s Lunch Buffet are served. The Friday trip departs from Marietta by boat at 9am. The Saturday trip departs from the Valley Gem landing by bus at 9am. $109 per person.
   
  Willow Island Lock & Lunch - October 5, 17, 21, & 25 from 12pm to 4:30pm. Enjoy our Captain’s Lunch while cruising up the Ohio River to the Willow Island Lock and Dam. $45 Adults, $43 Seniors, $36 Children ages 3-12
   
  New Martinsville Day Tour - Choose October 18 or 19 and journey up the Ohio River to New Martinsville, WV. This excursion begins in Marietta, OH and travels through the Willow Island Lock, landing in New Martinsville, WV. Breakfast danish and a Captain’s Lunch Buffet are served. $109 per person.
   
  Lock & Lunch Cruises - October 4, 6, 9, 14, and 23. The cruise departs at 12pm, goes through Devol’s Dam and returns at 3pm, featuring a Captain’s Lunch Buffet. $40 Adults, $39 Seniors, $29 Children ages 3-12.
   
  Zanesville, OH NEW! - This two or four day excursion to Zanesville, OH travels up the Muskingum River through eight hand operated locks and dams. Call for more details. $322.00 per person for two days.
   
   
  Special Events
   
 

Mother's Day - May 12, 1pm to 3pm
Pamper your mother with a relaxing cruise.
$30.00 Adults, $28.00 Seniors, $23.00 Children 3-12

   
  Fourth of July - Independence Day Dinner Cruise 8pm to 11pm
Enjoy musical entertainment after dinner. $44.00 Adults, $42.00 Seniors
   
  Parkersburg Homecoming - August 17: Parkersburg Homecoming Day
The Valley Gem will be celebrating Parkersburg Homecoming all day with several trips leaving from Point Park in Parkersburg, WV.


One Hour Sightseeing Cruises
11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm
$9.00 Adults, $8.00 Seniors, $5.00 Children 3-12

Dinner Cruise 5pm to 7pm
Enjoy a delicious prime rib buffet meal while cruising the Ohio River. $37.00 Adults, $35.00 Seniors, $27.00 Children ages 3-12.

Fireworks Dinner Cruise 8pm to 11pm
We will be serving our Captain’s Buffet dinner while cruising the Ohio River and enjoying the Homecoming Fireworks Display. $45.00 Adults, $43.00 Seniors, $35.00 Children ages 3-12.
   
  Sternwheel Festival

September 6: Sunset Sightseeing 7pm to 8:30pm
$12 Adults, $11 Seniors, $6 Children ages 3-12.

September 7: One Hour Cruises
11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm.
$9 Adult, $8 Seniors, $5 Children 3-12


September 7: Dinner Cruise 5pm to 7pm

Captain’s Buffet $37.00 Adults, $35.00 Seniors,
$27.00 Children ages 3-12.


September 7: Fireworks Dinner Cruise
8pm to 11pm $68 per person
   
   
  How to Purchase Tickets
  Sightseeing Cruises: Purchase your tickets at the Valley Gem 30 minutes prior to departure.
Other Cruises: Please reserve tickets by phone or online and pick-up 30 minutes prior to departure. Groups of 20 or more save on most cruises.
   
   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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