MUSCATINE, Iowa – The downriver boat launch and adjacent parking lot near the Iowa Avenue entrance to Riverside Park will be temporarily closed beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, to accommodate the arrival of the American Serenade, a river cruise ship operated by American Cruise Lines.
The American Serenade will arrive Monday evening with passengers coming ashore to explore the community from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. The vessel will depart Muscatine at 1 p.m. with the boat launch and parking area opened once the vessel has cleared.
While the downriver launch will be closed during this time, the upriver boat launch will remain open for public use, ensuring continued access for boaters and anglers. Residents are encouraged to extend a warm Muscatine welcome to cruise passengers and share the city’s hospitality, charm, and unique attractions.