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Chartering Discovery

RiverQuest Charters:

A great venue for the imaginative host!

RiverQuest is the perfect setting for your next business or social event. Discovery is available during select weekday evening hours and on weekends in season.  Proceeds from charter business benefits the RiverQuest education programs that have served over 60,000 students since 1994.

Unique locations for...
Meetings & Retreats
Client Receptions
River Tours
Reunions
Birthday and Retirement Celebrations
Holiday Parties
Fireworks Nights
and more.

Vessel amenities include:
Stereo system with CD player
Heat and air conditioning
Galley with apartment size refrigerator
Canopy-covered observation deck
Passenger capacity up to 40

RiverQuest can add fun and interest
to your charter by including :
Bridge and Island History
Navigation Science
Freshwater Ecology

Lock & Dam Excursion
Customized Programs... or provide your own program.

 


Deposits:

A 50% non-refundable deposit, based on the hourly boat rental rate and length of reserved charter, will be required to reserve a date for the use of a specific vessel.  No reservation shall be confirmed prior to receipt of deposit via credit card, check, or purchase order, and must be accompanied by a signed contract.

Education Programs:

RiverQuest can add an educational component to your charter by providing trip narration, guided hands-on activities for kids (of all ages), and more.  There is an added fee per hour for this customized service depending upon vessel and program selected; please call for information.

Food Service:

Please call for information regarding catering on RiverQuest vessels.  If clients provide their own food, a $50 refundable deposit will be required to guarantee post-event cleanup.

RiverQuest is pleased to offer non-profit organizations a discount when using the vessels for educational programs. In order to receive this discount, non-profits must provide a copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter and a brief description of the program offered including speaker's name(s).

All proceeds from the charters are used to subsidize RiverQuest education programs.

Call 412-231-2712 for prices, options, and boat availability.