The Showboat Branson Belle passing Table Rock Dam
Silver Dollar City

Showboat Branson Belle

The Showboat Branson Belle sails on Table Rock Lake from 4800 Historic State Highway 165, with a show and a three-course meal. General seating starts at $69, the Captain's Club at $110, and kids 4 to 11 pay from $49, all plus tax. Through December 23, the cruises carry the Christmas show.

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Fares and times
Checked November 7, 2026From $693-course meal

Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri · Photo: Doug Wertman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 · Credits

Fares

Fares by seating

Arrive at least an hour before the cruise time; boarding starts then. Kids 3 and under ride free on regular cruises but still need a reservation; pick a highchair seat when you book. To sit together, buy all tickets in one order. All fares are per person, plus tax. Season pass holders get a discount on regular cruises in general seating, for the pass holder only: with a 2026 pass, Gold saves up to 15% and Diamond up to 25%; with a 2027 pass, Silver saves 15%, Gold 25% and Diamond 35%.

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Showboat Branson Belle fares
SeatingAges 12+Ages 4–11
Captain's ClubFrom $110$80 plus tax
General seating, tier 1From $75$55 plus tax
General seating, tier 2From $69$49 plus tax

Santa's Pancakes & PJs

A December cruise in pajamas, with pancakes: $49 for ages 2 to 9, $59 from age 10, plus tax, free for 1 and under. Reservations are required, and Santa's part starts an hour before the cruise. Departures on December 5, 12, 19 and 22 at 8 am; December 6, 13 and 20 to 23 at 9 am and noon.

Santa's Pancakes & PJs fares
Price
Ages 2–9$49
Ages 10+$59
1 and underFree
Our verdict

Is the Showboat worth the money?

If you want dinner and a show in one evening, yes: the fare covers the cruise, the show and a three-course meal, and kids 3 and under ride free on regular cruises. Tier 2 is the cheapest way on board; pay more only if you want to sit close to the stage.

Best value

General seating, tier 2

From $69ages 12+; kids 4–11 $49 plus tax

The back of the main floor, the sides and the upper balcony.

Closer to the stage

General seating, tier 1

From $75ages 12+; kids 4–11 $55 plus tax

The main floor closest to the stage.

The best seats

Captain's Club

From $110ages 12+; kids 4–11 $80 plus tax

The center balcony and the front row of the mezzanine, with a premium menu.

Departures

The next cruise days

The boat doesn't sail every day; the cruise calendar has every date.

Showboat Branson Belle departures
DayDeparturesCruise
Tue, Nov 1012:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Wed, Nov 1112:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Thu, Nov 1212:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Fri, Nov 1312:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Sat, Nov 1412:30 pm, 4 pm and 7:30 pmChristmas show
Tue, Nov 1712:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Wed, Nov 1812:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Thu, Nov 1912:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Fri, Nov 2012:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Sat, Nov 2112:30 pm, 4 pm and 7:30 pmChristmas show
Tue, Nov 2412:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Wed, Nov 2512:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Thu, Nov 2612:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Fri, Nov 2712:30 pm, 4 pm and 7:30 pmChristmas show
Sat, Nov 2812:30 pm, 4 pm and 7:30 pmChristmas show
Sun, Nov 2912:30 pm and 4 pmChristmas show
Tue, Dec 14 pmChristmas show
Wed, Dec 24 pmChristmas show
Thu, Dec 34 pmChristmas show
Fri, Dec 44 pmChristmas show
Sat, Dec 512:30 pm, 4 pm and 7:30 pmChristmas show
Tue, Dec 84 pmChristmas show
Wed, Dec 94 pmChristmas show
Thu, Dec 104 pmChristmas show
On board

How a cruise runs

Plan about an hour at the landing before sailing.

  1. 1 hour before sailing

    Pick up tickets

    Collect your tickets and table number at the Showboat box office at White River Landing. Parking is level, with room for 350 cars.

  2. Board

    Photographers take your picture on the way in; you can buy it later. Find your table in the three-level dining theater.

  3. Dinner

    The three-course meal is served at your table, with coffee, tea, soda and water included.

  4. The show

    The main part of the show follows the meal, and the performers sign autographs.

  5. Before docking

    Out on deck

    You get 20 to 30 minutes on the outside decks before the boat returns to the dock.

This season's show

Silver Dollar City's own Rivertown Ramblers, with songs from yesterday, current hits and plenty of laughs. Their main show ran from March 10 to October 31, 2026; from November 6 to December 23 they perform the Christmas show, with the same three-course meal.

The boat

A paddlewheel showboat 265 feet long and 78 feet wide. The dining theater has three levels facing the stage, with big windows on every interior deck.

Dessert

The vanilla creme cake is baked from scratch by Silver Dollar City's bakers and comes with triple-berry sauce, whipped cream and fresh berries.

Drinks
Coffee, iced tea, soda and water included; no alcohol on board
Extras
Specialty coffee, hot chocolate and frozen drinks in souvenir mugs
Service
Everything served at your table, no buffet lines
Special meals
Allergen-free, vegetarian and vegan; tell your server when you sit down
Accessibility
Elevators to every interior deck and accessible restrooms; mention a wheelchair when booking
Safety
Crew trained in first aid and an EMT on every cruise; insulin can be refrigerated
Cameras
Photos anywhere; video only on the outer decks
Smoking
Outdoors on the second deck only
Payment
Cashless; cash-to-card kiosks at White River Landing
Cancel
At least 24 hours before the cruise for a refund
Parking
Level lot for 350 cars at White River Landing, with two shops while you wait
Stay nearby

Hotels closest to the Showboat

Drive times by road to the dock, without traffic.

  1. Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa and Convention CenterPhoto: Expedia

    1 / 7

    Photos: ExpediaCheck prices on Expedia

    Table Rock Dam and Highway 165 8.4/10 on Expedia

    Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa and Convention Center

    Parking $15 a nightPets: 2 cats or dogs up to 50 lb, $150 a stayBreakfast extra

    2.2 miles, 5 min to the dock.

    • Good for A lake stay with a marina, boating and fishing
    • Good for A spa day: Spa Chateau with sauna and steam room
    • Skip if You want free parking

    Check prices on Expedia Photos, rules and fees

  • Club Wyndham Branson at The MeadowsTable Rock Dam and Highway 165 9.0 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets3.6 miles, 8 min to the dock.Check prices
  • The Suites at Fall CreekTable Rock Dam and Highway 165 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets3.8 miles, 8 min to the dock.Check prices

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What people ask

Quick answers

Where is the Showboat Branson Belle?

It sails from 4800 Historic State Highway 165 on Table Rock Lake. From the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing it's 11 miles, 19 minutes by car, without traffic.

How much is the Showboat Branson Belle?

General seating starts at $69 for ages 12 and up and $49 for kids 4 to 11, plus tax. The Captain's Club starts at $110, or $80 for kids. Ages 3 and under ride free on regular cruises but still need a reservation.

What show is on the Showboat Branson Belle?

The Rivertown Ramblers, Silver Dollar City's in-house singers and band. From November 6 to December 23, 2026, they perform a Christmas show; the rest of the season it's their main show of music and laughs.

Does the Showboat Branson Belle serve alcohol?

No. Coffee, iced tea, soda and water come with the meal, and specialty coffee and frozen drinks cost extra.

How big is the Showboat Branson Belle?

265 feet long and 78 feet wide, with a three-level dining theater and an open top deck by the wheelhouse.

Will I get seasick on the Showboat?

Very unlikely. The boat is stable and Table Rock Lake is calm.

Is the Showboat Branson Belle wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevators reach every interior deck and all restrooms are accessible; say you use a wheelchair when you book.

Can you cancel Showboat tickets?

Yes, with a refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the cruise.