Thanksgiving Cruise on the Landing Princess Yacht

What Is Not Included?

Meeting Location

How many cruises will be available on Thanksgiving Day?

This is the only cruise on the Landing Princess on Thanksgiving Day 2008.

Do I have to purchase tickets in advance?

Advance purchase is required for this special event cruise and you are encouraged to please buy your tickets well in advance. Tickets can only be purchased with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

What about taking children on the cruise?

Children are more than welcome aboard our dinner cruises! Children 4 - 11 years of age have a reduced price ticket, and children up to 3 years of age are free but must have a secured ticket in order to attend.

What happens if it rains?

Our captain is in constant communication with the Coast Guard and the National Weather Service. We do go out rain or shine; however, we would never put our passengers in harm's way. In the event of severe or unsafe weather we would still enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner on board but the boat would remain dockside.

How many people can be on the boat at one time?

The Landing Princess is 100 feet long and can accommodate up to 149 passengers. The lower deck seats up to 90 people for dinner, and the other open decks have plenty of additional seating!

What will we see on the cruise?

You will see a vast variety of wildlife and other great attractions on the sightseeing tour. Landmarks will include Baldknobber's, Branson's first roller skating rink; Historic Lake Taneycomo Bridge; Presbyterian Hill; the White River and Roark Creek; Mount Branson; Rockaway Beach; and the Powersite and Table Rock dams. Wildlife could include the American Bald Eagle, the Great Blue Heron, and the Morning Dove, as well as deer, foxes, and more!

Are food or drinks served during the cruise?

Yes! The Thanksgiving cruise will feature turkey and ham carving stations, mashed potatoes with gravy and dressing, roasted sweet potatoes, tossed mandarin orange salad, bread and butter, cranberry sauce, seasonal vegetables, and pumpkin cream pie. Coffee, hot tea, iced tea, soda, lemonade, and water are included in the ticket price. Alcoholic drinks are not included in the ticket price, but can be purchased with cash from our full bar on board. Snacks such as chips, candy, and popcorn range from $1 - $1.50 and can also be purchased during the cruise. Please bring extra cash with you if you'd like to purchase extra drinks and snacks on board!

Do you accept credit cards on board?

Yes! We accept Visa, Discover, Mastercard, or American Express at our snack bars on board. Please bring one of the above credit cards or cash with you in order to purchase additional snacks on board.

Can I bring my own food and beverages on board?

No, unfortunately personal foods and beverages are prohibited for insurance reasons. We will, however, have a delicious holiday meal that is included in your ticket price! We also have a full bar on board for purchases!

Can I bring alcohol on the boat?

No, you cannot bring your own personal alcoholic beverages on board. However, alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at our full bar on board.

Is there air conditioning/heating on board?

Yes, the lower deck is enclosed and climate controlled.

Is it customary to tip the crew?

Your crew works very hard to make sure you have the best experience possible aboard the Landing Princess. While tips are not required, they are greatly appreciated!

Is seating assigned on the cruise?

Yes. For our dinner cruises a seating chart will be designed that will place you with your group in a particular spot in the main cabin. Seating is assigned based on the order that the bookings come in. If you would like to request a particular spot, please let us know what your preferences are upon purchasing your tickets in a message to the seller. Keep in mind that we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your requests.

Are there life jackets on board?

Yes, the Landing Princess has more than enough life jackets available for all passengers at any time. However, you are not required to wear life jackets during the dinner cruise.

Is the boat wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Landing Princess is wheelchair accessible, and so are the restrooms on board. Do keep in mind that the entrance to the boat is only 30 inches wide, so some larger wheelchairs and electric scooters or Segways may be more difficult to accommodate. If you'd like to make a special request for boat side drop off or assistance, please click “Contact BransonTours”.

Is smoking allowed?

Yes, smoking is allowed on the outdoor decks in designated areas only.

Are restrooms available?

Yes! The Landing Princess has two clean restrooms on board (one for men and one for women). They are both wheelchair accessible as well.

Is the cruise suitable for pregnant women?

The dinner cruise aboard the Landing Princess should not be a problem for pregnant women as the waters are very calm and boat very stable. If you are concerned, you may want to consider consulting a doctor before attending the cruise.

Is there room to stow my belongings on board?

There is room on board to store limited belongings. If you have large personal belongings (such as a suitcase), we may ask you to keep them in our ticket booth which will be securely surveyed throughout the duration of the cruise.

Will I get seasick?

The Landing Princess is a large, stable boat and Lake Taneycomo has very calm waters. Therefore seasickness is very rare. If you are particularly prone to motion sickness, please do consider consulting your doctor before attending the cruise.

What else can I do around the meeting location?

There are plenty of great things to do at Branson Landing, from a Build-a-Bear workshop to various pro shops, fast food restaurants, and high end dining. All shops and restaurants are within walking distance from the meeting location, and historic downtown Branson is only a short two blocks away.

What about parking?

Free parking can be found at the north end of Branson Landing, near the corner of Branson Landing Boulevard and North Commercial Street next to Belks Department Store. Once you park, you can walk along Promenade Way through the shops of Branson Landing or head straight down to the boardwalk.

How far is the boat from the parking area?

The boat is about a 5 minute walk from the main parking area. If there is anyone in your party who would have difficulty walking that distance, you may drive up to the gate near the boat and drop them off before parking your car. To access the service road, please pull up to the motion sensor electronic arm, wait for the arm to rise, and drive up to the gate. Please note that there is no parking on the service road or by the gate, so after dropping your party off, please drive over to the main parking area.

Will there be souvenirs available for purchase?

Yes! We will have a gift shop opening on May 1st that will sell many different souvenirs.

Are gift certificates available?

Yes, gift certificates are available for any of our cruises on the Lake Queen or the Landing Princess. Please click “Contact BransonTours” if you're interested in purchasing a gift certificate.

Are private tours/charters available?

Yes! Private sightseeing tours and charters on the Lake Queen and private charters on the Landing Princess are a great idea for any corporate function or special event. If you are interested in chartering either of our boats, please click “Contact BransonTours” to inquire further.

Are group rates available?

Yes! An automatic discount of $8.12 per adult ticket will be applied to groups who purchase 20 adult tickets or more. Children's tickets will neither count toward the total amount of tickets nor be discounted if you qualify for the group rate.

Refund/Rescheduling Policy

Non-refundable, cannot be rescheduled.

Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded and cannot be rescheduled because your space is being guaranteed at the event.

Other Policies

Activity takes place rain or shine.

The activity will run rain or shine. In the event of severe or unsafe weather, dinner will still be served but the boat will remain dockside.

All participants are required to have tickets for this event.

Our boats are United States Coast Guard documented for a certain amount of passengers and we cannot exceed the capacity. This means that all passengers including infants and toddlers must have a ticket.

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