It’s a way to roll down the river in style. The Hiawatha offers passengers breathtaking views of the western arm of the Susquehanna River in Lycoming County.

WILLIAMSPORT, PA. – It has become a tradition on Newswatch 16 this morning on the Friday leading up to Memorial Weekend. This is a trip on the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat to highlight key summer time plans for the season.

Ryan Leckey of Newswatch 16 jumped aboard the boat on Friday May 28, 2021.

Ryan was joined by Hiawatha crew members to talk about the 2021 season as it slips into action.

The boat’s most popular activities begin on Memorial Day with a free veteran / military cruise.

Other activities that will be offered over the next few months are princess cruises, concert cruises, brunch cruises and much more! Get tickets online and learn about all the activities on tap with this link.

Brief information

  • WHEN: Monday, Memorial Day, May 27th
  • TIME: The trips start at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
  • WHERE: The journey begins at Susquehanna State Park, 2205 Hiawatha Boulevard, Williamsport
  • PRICE: Adults: USD 12 (13 years and older); Seniors $ 11 (ages 60+); Child: USD 8 (ages 3–12); Infants: Free (2 years and younger)
  • All veterans, active military and reservists travel for FREE!
  • Memorial Day Cruise tickets must be purchased online. Go to this linkThen click “Explore the 2021 Season” and then click Memorial Day Cruise. Once the window loads, click on the actual date which shows May 31st and select your travel time.

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