Adult Trip: Stillwater River Cruise & Browsing Trip - July 7th

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

9:45 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. N., Monticello. Load in parking lot.

10:00 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building. (If low registration in St. Michael/Albertville the pick up will be in Monticello)

11:00 a.m. Arrive in Stillwater, the birthplace of Minnesota. It is former lumbering center located on the St. Croix River. This distinctive community has a wealth of 19th century Greek Revival, Queen Anne and Italianate architecture.It offers an excellent blend of history, scenery, shopping and culture.

Unload at the docks of the St. Croix Boat & Packet Company to board the scheduled cruise. Note: The boat staff is available to help guests who need assistance. Group Leader will need to advise the boat staff if someone needs help. They do have wheelchairs in the office to transport passengers. [Depending on water levels, there could be considerable walking from the bus parking area to the boat landing. Gangplanks could be steep, but there are railings.]

11:30 a.m. Depart for a cruise on the St. Croix River aboard one of the modern vessels from the St. Croix Boat & Packet Company fleet.It is climate controlled and fully accessible. Table seating is available on the first floor. Relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the St. Croix River. [This cruise is not narrated. Guests can bring cards, bingo or other games to play while cruising.]

11:45 a.m. A deli luncheon is served buffet style as you cruise the St. Croix River.
Menu: The Deli Luncheon has a variety of meats and cheeses, salads, and dessert bars. Coffee and water are included in the price. One drink ticket will be given out for a soft drink. Alcohol beverages are available for purchase.

1:30 p.m. The boat will return to the Stillwater Docks.Transfer passengers to Pedestrian Plaza in downtown Stillwater to shop. There are unique boutiques, specialty gift stores, art galleries, candy stores and more that reflect the variety of the community

2:45 p.m. Bus will return to Pedestrian Plaza to pick up passengers.

4:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello.

Registration Deadline: Monday, June 8th, No refunds after this date.