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Valley Gem Sternwheeler call: 740.373.7862 physical location: 601 Front St. Marietta, OH 45750

Groups

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Please consider including the Valley Gem in your plans We cruise Mid-April thru October. Groups have several options to choose from:

• Reserve Seats on a Public Tour. This is a nice option for groups of 2 to 50 people. Groups of 20 or more paying as 1, save $2.00 per adult ticket on sightseeing cruises, most dinner cruises, and most fall cruises. Please check out the Google calendar or brochure for schedule. Groups larger than 50 should schedule a private cruise.
• Per Person Private Charter with meal. Bus groups, rehearsal dinners, corporations and reunions enjoy the simplicity of this option Please visit Packages for details. Easy as 1-2-3.

1. Call for a reservation.
2. Choose your meal.
3. Guest count due 10 days prior to cruise date.

• Numbers may go up after this time, but they may not go down.

General Information

Food: On all charters you may bring your own food or choose a package.

Drinks: You may bring your own alcohol. Alcohol is not permitted to be served in glass.

Decorations:  Simplicity is best. You may use any of the greenery onboard as well as our other decorative items, including votives with flameless candles.  You may not use lit candles or confetti.

Tablecloths make a dramatic difference. We will order them for you. The rental price includes tablecloths, linen napkins, black skirting, and set-up.  Napkins are available in a variety of colors. You may rent white or ivory skirting if you prefer.

• In two-hours, cruise around Marietta Island, upstream, or around Muskingum Island, downstream.
• In three-hours, cruise downstream past Muskingum, Halfway, and Neal Islands, almost to Parkersburg, or upstream and be in sight of Willow Island Lock and Dam.  If the cruise is during daylight hours, you may go thru the hand-operated lock at Devola on the Muskingum River.  
• In four-hours, cruise upstream through Willow Island Lock and Dam.  

 Retainers of $100.00 per hour are required to hold your reservation. Once you book your date, you will receive a contract. Please sign and return the contract with your retainer within two weeks. The balance is due by the day of the cruise.

• Tables and Chairs- all set up and ready to go!
• Sound System for announcements and more
• Climate-Controlled Lower Deck Seats 98
• with Buffet
• Upper deck has 100 chairs +  round tables
• Handicapped Accessible Lower Deck
• Live Commentary (upon request)
• Microphones
• Potable Water
• 450 lb. Ice Machine
• Open Cooler
• Fast Coffeemakers
• Restrooms