Saint Louis, Missouri

United States

Gaze up at the iconic Gateway Arch while strolling the revitalized riverfront that seamlessly blends St. Louis's rich history with modern urban charm.

💱 Currency United States Dollar (USD)

🗣 Language English

🕐 Time Zone CDT (UTC-5)

☀️ Best Time to Visit Jun–Oct

🚢 Typical Duration 8-14 nights

💰 Price Range From $3,659 pp

⚓ Port Type Departure & Port of Call

🚤 Tender Port No

Gateway to Mississippi River cruises exploring America's heartland with visits to historic river towns and cultural landmarks.

Cruises that visit Saint Louis, Missouri

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Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 5:00 PM

Usually about 9 hours ashore

🛳 Embarkation port — worth arriving early

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The Gateway Arch Iconic symbol of America's expansion Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 42k 🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu

Saint Louis Zoo Free zoo with large mammals & penguins Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 40k 🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu

Forest Park Sprawling historic public space Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 34k 🕐 Closes soon · 10 PM

City Museum Offbeat discovery center & playground Museum · ★ 4.7 · 23k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu

Gateway Arch National Park Memorial park with an iconic landmark National park · ★ 4.7 · 15k

Saint Louis Galleria Nice mall with a Macy's and customized baseball hats with names or logos. Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 12k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station Sharks, blue lobsters & stingrays Aquarium · ★ 4.3 · 11k 🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu

Museum of Illusions - St. Louis Onsite services Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 10k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu

Game Show Battle Rooms - St. Louis (Chesterfield) Onsite services Tourist attraction · ★ 5 · 9k 🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu

Saint Louis Art Museum Wide-ranging art exhibits Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 9k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu

The Delmar Loop Good shops, boutiques, galleries, coffee shops, and restaurants Shopping mall · ★ 4.6 · 9k 🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu

Tower Grove Park A city treasure with many options for concerts, parties, walks and play. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 8k 🕐 Closes soon · 10 PM

Sugarfire Smoke House When visiting St. Louis, MO be sure to visit this restaurant. Barbecue · ★ 4.5 · 7k 🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu

St. Louis Premium Outlets Wide selection of stores, lots of seating in the walkways for weary feet. Outlet mall · ★ 4.4 · 7k 🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu

South County Center Not ridiculously crowded, and plenty of stores and parking. Shopping mall · ★ 4.1 · 6k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu

West County Center The only inside mall with a large variety of stores and always busy Shopping mall · ★ 4.4 · 4k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu

Anthonino's Taverna I can see why it's rated easily in the top 5 restaurants in St Louis. Italian · ★ 4.7 · 4k 🕐 Closes soon · 10 PM

Loughborough Commons The mall staff maintained good discipline and cleanliness. Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 4k 🕐 Closes soon · 10 PM

The Fountain on Locust This is probably my favorite restaurant in St. Louis. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 4k 🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu

Hampton Village Shopping Center Good selection of shops, and the property is up kept very well. Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 3k 🕐 Closes soon · 10 PM

Twisted Tree Steakhouse One of the best restaurants in St Louis. Steak · ★ 4.6 · 3k 🕐 Closes soon · 10 PM

Charlie Gitto's On the Hill This is the best restaurant in St. Louis, hands down. Italian · ★ 4.7 · 3k 🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM Thu

Citygarden Sculpture Park Wonderful walk through the woods and unique art to look at Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 3k 🕐 Closes soon · 10 PM

360 Rooftop Bar Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing views of Saint Louis. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 3k

St. Louis Union Station The aquarium, mirror maze and ropes course were all really really fun! Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 3k 🕐 Closes soon · 10 PM

The District of St. Louis Great place to shop Several shops /name brands Shopping mall · ★ 4.1 · 2k 🕐 Open · Closes 11:30 PM

Plaza Frontenac Great shopping.. expensive but affordable for certain budgets Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 2k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu

Eleven Eleven Mississippi It's one of the best restaurants we visited during our week in St. Louis. American · ★ 4.6 · 2k 🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu

Tin Roof Attended emo night, bar tenders 10/10 Band 10/10 Food 10/10 Highly recommend Live music bar · ★ 4.2 · 2k

Polite Society Restaurant and Bar One of the best spots in St Louis American · ★ 4.6 · 2k 🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM Thu

Narwhal's Crafted Nice atmosphere, good customer service and delicious drinks.🍸 Bar · ★ 4.7 · 2k

The St. Louis Wheel Mini golf, Carousel, or even feeding the fish in the pond. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 1k 🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu

St Louis Escape My family did the Frankenstein-themed escape room and had an absolute blast! Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 1k 🕐 Closed · Opens 1 PM Thu

Old Courthouse Fun thing to do: go into the center of the first floor and say something. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 1k 🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu

Venice Café Live band, cheap drinks, great atmosphere, crazy decor! Bar · ★ 4.8 · 1k

St. Louis Riverfront Plenty of space to walk around and explore nearby places. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 1k

Crafted Amazing service, amazing atmosphere and the espresso Martini flights! Cocktail bar · ★ 4.3 · 1k

The Crack Fox Kind patrons, kind bartenders, great atmosphere, tons of events. Bar · ★ 4.7 · 1k

Mississippi River Overlook There is a ramp that goes up 3 levels to get a birdseye view of St. Louis. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 1k 🕐 Closes soon · 10 PM

Thaxton Speakeasy The inside was gorgeous with the lighting, music and spacious lounge area. Lounge bar · ★ 4.6 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 8 PM Thu

Idol Wolf at 21c St. Louis Ate here 3 times out of my 3 day stay in St Louis Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 0k

Small Change STL Stunning cocktail menu, excellent service. Cocktail bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k

Hidden Gem Great drinks, great atmosphere, great service. Bar · ★ 4.3 · 0k

No Ordinary Rabbit A must-see in St Louis! Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k

The Hi-Hat Food, drink, music, people, and atmosphere. Bar · ★ 4.7 · 0k

St. Louis Union Station Mirror Maze Well worth the trip 🙂 I love a good mirror maze and this did not disappoint. Tourist attraction · ★ 3.5 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu

Kenny's Upstairs Good vibe, great cocktails, excellent staff. Bar · ★ 4.5 · 0k

Neon Museum of Saint Louis The museum/gallery is open Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Museum · ★ 4.7 · 0k

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Saint Louis, Missouri is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here — it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.

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About Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri, has established itself as a vibrant hub for river cruising along the Mississippi. Two premier cruise lines—American Cruise Lines and Viking River Cruises—operate from this port, offering 123 upcoming cruises that showcase the heartland's natural beauty and historic charm. Whether you're embarking on your river adventure or joining a cruise as a port of call, Saint Louis serves as an ideal launching point for 8-night journeys that wind through iconic river towns including Dubuque, Hannibal, Saint Paul, La Crosse, and Davenport.

The peak cruising season runs from June through October, with August and September drawing the most travelers eager to experience the Mississippi's golden season. During your time in port, you'll discover a city rich with American history and culture, from world-class museums to the iconic Gateway Arch that dominates the skyline. Saint Louis offers the perfect blend of pre-cruise exploration and seamless embarkation logistics for your river voyage.

Gateway Arch & Monument

Ride to the top of America's iconic 630-foot Gateway Arch for breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and St. Louis skyline. This engineering marvel celebrates westward expansion and offers an unforgettable perspective of the city and surrounding landscape from the observation deck.

Gooey Butter Cake Indulgence

Taste St. Louis's most famous dessert—rich, decadent gooey butter cake—at beloved local bakeries and restaurants. This sweet, custardy treat with crispy edges is a St. Louis institution that perfectly captures the city's unique culinary character and heritage.

City Museum's Quirky Wonders

Explore this one-of-a-kind attraction built inside a former shoe factory, featuring repurposed architectural salvage, caves, slides, and climbing structures. It's an imaginative playground for all ages that showcases St. Louis's creative spirit and industrial history in an utterly unique way.

The Delmar Loop Shopping District

Stroll through this vibrant neighborhood filled with independent boutiques, vintage shops, and eclectic galleries along the famous Delmar Boulevard. Browse local art, unique gifts, and quirky merchandise while soaking in the bohemian atmosphere that defines St. Louis's creative community.

City Museum & Riverfront Exploration

Walk the scenic St. Louis riverfront, visiting the historic Arch grounds and nearby attractions like the Old Courthouse. This area beautifully blends history, architecture, and river views, offering a genuine sense of St. Louis's pivotal role in American expansion and commerce.