Dining & Specialty Cruises

Whether you have two guests in your party or 150, we will help you create the perfect outing. You’ll experience ever-changing 360-degree views of the Duluth Superior Harbor and Lake Superior. Combine this with delicious food, narrated tour highlights and music during your event. Also enjoy our family friendly Pizza Cruises; offered nightly. These cruises are not to be missed!

Vista Star Typical Dining Cruise Experience:

Welcome Aboard- You’ll know you’re in for a special evening the moment you step aboard our Vista Star. Tables are designed for family-style seating with other guests, reminiscent of ocean-going cruises. Enjoy a refreshing beverage and explore the boat and the upper deck while our crew casts off for a fabulous cruise on Lake Superior and the Duluth Harbor.

Bon Appetit- Enjoy a delicious meal provided by our featured caterer.

Oh, Beautiful- Savor your meal over  narrated highlights of the harbor with a never-ending view of Duluth’s unique skyline.

Relax- Take your drinks topside and relax on the outdoor observation deck. Enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the exquisite Duluth skyline.

Sunset Dinner Cruise by Bellisio's

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Enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise with beautiful music and narrated highlights of the harbor. Take in never-ending views of Duluth's unique skyline and harbor activity! Featuring a delicious dinner catered by Bellisio's including fresh Chopped Caesar Salad, French Bread Rolls, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables. Choose between Wild Rice Stuffed Chicken Mornay, 10-ounce Char-Grilled Sirloin Steak, or Four Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce as your entree. *Lil Captain's Meals for ages 10 and under; Chicken Tenders, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetables.

  • Cruise Length: 2 Hours
  • Vessel: Vista Star
  • Ticket Prices: From $54.95-$59.95

Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
Reservations Required.
Reserved Seating: 2, 4, 6 person tables available. Large parties will be seated in groupings together. Window seating is not guaranteed.
Discounted tickets available for groups of 20+.

Pizza Sightseeing Cruise

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Dinner shouldn’t slow down your fun. Jump aboard the second deck of the Vista Star for a narrated Waterfront tour while enjoying handmade pizza. During the 75 minutes it takes to eat elsewhere, we’ll get you close to the activity and into the spectacular scenery of our hardworking Duluth Superior harbor. Dinner includes freshly made pizza (cheese, sausage, pepperoni) provided by Grandma's Sports Garden and a small soda! Reservations required.

  • Cruise Length: 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
  • Vessel: Vista Star
  • Ticket Prices: $29.95

Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure.
Reservations Required.
Discounted tickets available for groups of 20+.
General Seating; first come, first serve.
*Vista Star second deck is is NOT wheelchair accessible.

Coffee and Colors

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See the beautiful hillsides of the Northland as they display incredible fall colors! Learn about the Harbor, Duluth's history, the science and ecology of the St. Louis River system, and view unique and historic bridges. Enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast pastries. **Please note that this tour will not go onto the lake under the Aerial Lift Bridge as it will explore the St Louis River system and surrounding foliage instead.

  • Cruise Length: 2 Hours
  • Vessel: Vista Queen
  • Ticket Prices: $18.95

Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure.
Vista Queen is NOT wheelchair accessible.

Harvest Dinner Cruise by Bellisio's

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Enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise with beautiful music and narrated highlights of the harbor. Take in never-ending views of Duluth`s unique skyline and harbor activity! Featuring a fall themed dinner created by Bellisio's Catering. Enjoy Fennel Roasted Pork Loin, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Italian Tossed Salad and French Bread Rolls. Vegetarian option of Butternut Squash Ravioli with Walnut Sage Butter is also available. *Lil Captain's Meals for ages 10 and under includes Chicken Tenders, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetables.

  • Cruise Length: 2 Hours
  • Vessel: Vista Star
  • Ticket Prices: From $59.95

Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
Reservations Required.
Reserved Seating: 2, 4, 6 person tables available. Large parties will be seated in groupings together. Window seating is not guaranteed.
Discounted tickets available for groups of 20+.

Food Allergy Disclaimer

Effort is made to instruct our staff and our catering partners on the severity of a food allergy. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from food vendors, it cannot be guaranteed that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Customers concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. Vista Fleet Cruises and our catering partners cannot assume any liability for adverse reactions to food consumed, or items one may come in contact with while eating on a catered event while on board the Vista Fleet. Guests with life threatening food allergies who may need to use an epi-pen should be carrying their own. Vista Fleet staff are not trained to administer epi-pens and cannot provide or administer them.