Call: 1.740.373.7862

physical location: 601 Front St. Marietta, OH 45750

Email: valleygeminfo@gmail.com

Copyright 1997-2010 Valley Gem, Inc. First Mate Kate All Rights Reserved  

Click on the appropriate ticket and proceed to the checkout.  You will be able to specify quantities during the checkout process.  Click on view cart to see your current selections.  Seating for meals: Reservations made at the same time with the same credit card will be automatically be seated at the same table. There are 15 tables for seating on the lower deck. 11 Tables seat parties of 6 and 4 tables seat 8. Sometimes you may want to be seated with/near another party who has made a separate reservation. Please send an email indicating the party you are to be seated with.

Please advise if there are infants in your party, or if any guests are in wheelchairs. Thank you.
 

      Common Question: When should I reserve?
       Answer: As soon as you know. Please reserve early to avoid disappointment.

      Q: How do I reserve?  

A: We require a Visa or Master Card or Discover to pay for your reservation. Please arrive 1/2 hour prior to departure to pick up your tickets. We cannot be responsible for passengers who miss the boat, please be prompt. Tickets will have a table number on them Tickets are 90% refundable for cancellations for up to 2 members of your party made 48 hours prior to the cruise. For larger parties, cancellations must be made at least 14 days prior to event for 90% refund. There are no refunds after that time. Prepayment will make the check-in process go faster. 1.740.373.7862YOUR PRINTED PAYPAL RECEIPT IS YOUR CONFIRMATION. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR TICKETS 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO CRUISE DEPARTURE.

      Please call for reservations if it is within 24 hours of the cruise.

Q: Do what do you do when it rains?
A: What the pioneers did- we let it rain! You will be dry and comfortable in the lower deck.  The lower deck seats 98 people with a buffet down the middle.

Q. Do I have to have PayPal to make a reservation?

A. No, you may use any credit card.

Q: Is there a dress code for the dinner cruises?
A:No, but most people wear business casual clothes. When the a/c is on,  the port side lower deck is chillier than the starboard. Please bring a light sweater if you tend to get chilled.
 

Q: What if there are reports of severe weather?

A: Reports and actual weather conditions are 2 different things. Unless we call you and tell you differently, expect to come to the boat. Dinner will be ready for you. The cruise route or lack thereof is the Captain’s discretion.

Q: Is Kerry Blair’s performance a clean show?
A: We wouldn’t even know where to find an off-color magician-comedian before 11pm.  Yes, the show is appropriate for all ages.

Q: Can we have a window seat?

A: We consider all of the seats window seats! There are  big windows all around the lower deck.  You are never more than a few feet from a window.

*FIREWORKS TICKETS:

Tickets are not refundable. Ticket purchase does not guarantee viewing of fireworks. We are not responsible for weather or technical issues that may prevent the display. We will have the dinner rain or shine.

Technically, Fireworks Tickets are nonrefundable, however, if you must cancel, and you do so by 4pm at least 5 days prior and we are able to fill your seats, we will refund 90% of the ticket price.

• Aug. 21: Parkersburg Homecoming Fireworks Dinner Cruise Please reserve on the HOME PAGE,

             7:30 to 12:30am

• Aug. 28  Dinner Cruise                            Adults $36              Seniors 55+ $34.50            Children (ages 3-14) $26
  5 to 7pm
   entertainment
• Sept. 4:  Dinner Cruise                            Adults $36              Seniors 55+ $34.50            Children (ages 3-14) $26
  5 to 7pm
   entertainment
• Sept. 11: Sternwheel Festival Dinner Cruise 5pm to 7pm    Sell- out risk HIGH, please call
• Sept. 11: Sternwheel Festival Fireworks *  Adults $49         Sold out- Wait list available
   
• Sept. 18: Buckley Island Adventure              Adults $15             Children (ages 3-14) $9          

            11am to 1pm

        Hike to the Houses on Buckley Island

• Sept. 18: Dinner Cruise                            Adults $36              Seniors 55+ $34.50            Children (ages 3-14) $26
  5 to 7pm
• Sept. 25 Dinner Cruise                                Adults $36              Seniors 55+ $34.50            Children (ages 3-14) $26
  5 to 7pm

After the meal, you may go to the upper deck. Entertainment is generally on the upper deck, under the awning. You may view the fireworks from the upper deck.