Colonel Paddlewheel Boat is an authentic replica of an 1800-style Paddlewheeler. The charming 800-passenger paddlewheel boat takes guests on year-round hour-long cruises in Offatts Bayou.  The boat also features climate-controlled Galveston and Texas Rooms with large dance floors, which can be booked for private dinners and parties.

Cruise Schedule
The Colonel Paddlewheel Boat will sail Wednesdays - Sundays at 2 p.m.

Spring Break Special Schedule
March 13 - March 20
2 p.m., 4 p.m. plus 6:30 p.m. Sunset Cruise daily
March 21
2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Due to weather interference and occasional schedule changes, we encourage you to please call 1-800-582-4673 to verify the schedule.

Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruise
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruises are scheduled periodically. Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, nonstop dancing and cash bar. $45 per person.

Call to check the dinner cruise schedule. Please make your reservation by Thursday before the scheduled dinner cruise at 1-800-582-4673.

Dining and Entertainment
The Colonel Paddlewheel boat offers a wide array of menus ranging from cocktail parties to full dinners. Dixieland Jazz Bands, dance bands, pianists, strolling violins, banjos, and other entertainment are available.

Please call in advance for reservations for dinner cruises. Group rates are also available.

For dinner cruise reservations, please call 1-800-582-4673, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Private Party Rooms
The Texas Room and The Galveston Room are available for private parties during our regularly scheduled cruises. Each climate-controlled room has a 144 sq. foot dance floor and bar facilities in addition to the bar on the Promenade Deck. Dining capacity for The Texas Room is 240 and 200 for The Galveston Room. A stereo music and sound system is installed throughout with speaker jacks located in both rooms.