The below schedule and dining options have been temporarily suspended.
Our buffet service has been temporarily suspended and only à la carte service will be available.
À la carte must be purchased on the ship.
We are voluntarily closing on Mondays and Tuesdays, on a temporary basis,
in order to provide ample opportunity for additional deep cleaning of all Victory facilities.
The departing and arrival times, listed below, for Wednesday thru Sunday cruises remains the same.
Victory I Cruise Schedule: Boarding is one hour prior to departure | ||
Departs | Returns | |
Monday thru Saturday AM Cruises | 11 AM | 4:15 PM* |
Sunday thru Thursday PM Cruises | 7 PM | 12:30 AM* |
Friday PM Cruise | 7 PM | 1 AM* |
Saturday PM Cruise | 7 PM | 1 AM* |
Sunday Day Cruise | Noon | 6 PM* |
*All return times are approximate. |
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- The Grand Victoria Casino located on the Fox River. Oh, there are penny and two-cent games, too, mostly on the lower deck. But more than any other casino in Illinois, Grand Victoria caters to the upper end of the market. Yes, Grand Victoria is on a riverboat, the same one built for the casino’s opening in 1995.
Victory I Pricing Per Person For Cruise (Includes Port Fee/Parking/Federal Tax) | |||
Boarding | Advance Dining | Dining Purchase On Ship | |
Monday thru Saturday AM Cruises | $13 | $15 | $17.50 |
Sunday thru Tuesday PM Cruises | $13 | À La Carte Menu Available Only | |
Wednesday and Thursday PM Cruises | $13 | $15 | $17.50 |
Friday and Saturday PM Cruises | $13 | $20 | $22.50 |
Sunday Noon Cruise | $13 | $20 | $22.50 |
Buffet may have special pricing on holidays and special events. Atlantic Café is available on the Sunday Noon cruise, Monday AM cruise, Tuesday AM cruise and Wednesday through Saturday AM & PM cruises. Buffet is not available on the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday PM cruises. À la Carte menu is available, for your dining needs, on Deck 1 everyday. |
Minimum Age: 18 years of age to sail and/or gamble, 21 years of age to consume alcohol. Valid Government I.D. Required.
Proper attire required (shoes and shirts).
Wheelchair and handicap scooter accessible (except for Transportation for scooters). We have 3 elevators on board and we also have a marine crew that will be happy to assist you up and down the ramp; if necessary. If you require a wheelchair during the cruise, you would need to provide your own.
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General Riverboat Information
Information updated as of 12/31/97
Aztar Indiana Gaming Corp
Aztar Indiana Gaming Corp. | |||
Square Footage of Present Vessel | 38,360 sq. ft | ||
Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat Opening Permanent Pavilion Opening Date | December 8, 1995 December 8, 1995 October 17, 1996 | ||
Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 44,000 sq. ft. 4 Restaurants 2 Bars/Lounges 1 Premium Passenger Lounge 1 Retail Shop | ||
Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 2,500 300 | ||
Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | December 17, 1996 251 1 Restaurant/Buffet 5 Meeting Rooms Room Service | ||
Total Admissions for 1997 | 2,086,712 | ||
Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,359 73 | ||
Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,264 | ||
Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] |
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Casino Aztar 421 N. W. Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN 47708 PH: (812) 433-4000 Reservations:1-800-342-5386 |
Blue Chip Casino, Inc.
Blue Chip Casino, Inc. | |||
Square Footage of Present Vessel | 37,040 sq. ft | ||
Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat & Pavilion Opening | August 2 2, 1997 August 2 2, 1997 | ||
Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 87,500 sq. ft. 1 Restaurant 1 Restaurant w/bar 1 Lounge w/bar 1 Snack Bar | ||
Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 3,000 500 | ||
Projected Hotel Open Date * Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | December 1999 200 | ||
Total Admissions for 1997 | 1,14 2, 260 | ||
Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,199 51 | ||
Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,0 21 | ||
Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] |
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Blue Chip Casino 2 Easy Street Michigan City, IN 46360 PH: (219) 879-7711 Reservations: 1-888-879-7711 |
Empress Casino Hammond Corp.
Empress Casino Hammond Corp. | |
Square Footage of Present Vessel | 42,923 sq. ft |
Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat & Pavilion Opening | June 29, 1996 June 29, 1996 |
Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 107,000 sq. ft. 3 Restaurants 2 Bars 1 Retail Shop |
Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 2,450 185 |
Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | Not Applicable |
Total Admissions for 1997 | 5,498,234 |
Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,374 55 |
Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,697 |
Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] | Sunday - Saturday 8am-10am 10am-12pm 12pm-2pm 2pm-4pm 4pm-6pm 6pm-8pm 8pm-10pm 10pm-12am 12am-2am 2am-4am |
Empress Casino Hammond One Empress Place 825 Empress Drive Hammond, IN 43620 PH: (219) 473-7000 Reservations:1-888-436-7737 |
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort | |||
Square Footage of Present Vessel | 62,600 sq. ft | ||
Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat Opening Permanent Pavilion Opening | October 4, 1996 October 4, 1996 July 25, 1997 | ||
Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 125,000 sq. ft. 1 Restaurant 1 Restaurant w/bar 1 Lounge w/bar 1 Snack Bar | ||
Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 2,700 296 | ||
Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | July 25, 1997 201 pool | ||
Total Admissions for 1997 | 3,065,981 | ||
Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,314 80 | ||
Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,606 | ||
Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] |
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Grand Victoria Casino & Resort 600 Grand Victoria Drive Rising Sun, IN 47040 PH: (812) 438-1234 Reservations: 1-800-472-6311 |
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Indiana Gaming Company, L.P.
Indiana Gaming Company, L.P. | |||
Square Footage of Present Vessel | 75,000 sq. ft | ||
Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat and Pavilion Opening | December 13, 1996 December 10, 1997 | ||
Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 200,000 sq. ft. 1 Fine Dining Restaurant 1 Buffet Restaurant 1 Entertainment Lounge 1 Bar | ||
Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 4,000 400 | ||
Projected Hotel Open Date* Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | May 1, 1998 300 | ||
Total Admissions for 1997 | 3,282,884 | ||
Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,734 97 | ||
Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,587 | ||
Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] |
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Argosy Casino Lawrenceburg 777 Argosy Parkway Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 PH: (812) 539-8000 Reservations: 1-888-274-6797 |
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*Estimated DateMajestic Star Casino
Majestic Star Casino | |
Square Footage of Present Vessel | 43,000 sq. ft |
Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Pavilion Opening Permanent Boat Opening | June 11, 1996 June 11, 1996 October 27, 1997 |
Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 77,313 sq. ft. See Notes Below |
Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 3,000 500 |
Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | Not Applicable |
Total Admissions for 1997 | 2,821,022 |
Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,550 69 |
Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,132 |
Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] | Sunday-Saturday 8am-10am 10am-12pm 12pm-2pm 2pm-4pm 4pm-6pm 6pm-8pm 8pm-10pm 10pm-12am 12am-2am 2am-4am |
Majestic Star Casino One Buffington Harbor Buffington Harbor Gary, IN 46402 PH: (219) 977-7810 Reservations: 1-888-225-8259 |
BUFFINGTON HARBOR
Majestic Star Casino and Trump Indiana, Inc. share a docking area and pavilion facility known as Buffington Harbor, which provides the following amenities: Skyline Buffet Restaurant, Harbor Steakhouse, Lakeshore Lounge, Miller Pizza, a Retail Shop and Valet parking.
RDI/Caesar's Indiana
RDI/Caesar’s Indiana | |||
Square Footage of Present Vessel | 93,000 sq. ft | ||
Permanent Boat Opening Permanent Pavilion Opening | Unknown Unknown | ||
Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 170,000 sq. ft. 4 Restaurants Multi-purpose Coliseum Room 110 acre Nature Preserve Area 18 Hole Champion Golf Course Child Development Facilities Retail Shopping | ||
Capacity of Boat: Patrons** Crewmembers | Estimated 4,200 Estimated 800 | ||
Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | Unknown 500 | ||
Total Admissions for 1997 | Not Applicable | ||
Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 2,853 142 | ||
Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 90 | ||
Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] |
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Caesar’s Indiana Harrison Center 405 N. Capitol, Ste 102 Corydon, IN 47115 PH: (812) 738-3848 |
Showboat Marina Casino Partnership
Showboat Marina Casino Partnership | |
Square Footage of Present Vessel | 53,000 sq. ft |
Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat & Pavilion Opening | April 18, 1997 April 18, 1997 |
Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 105,000 sq. ft. 2 Restaurants 2 Bars Retail shop |
Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 3,750 500 |
Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | Not Applicable |
Total Admissions for 1997 | 3,453,747 |
Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,699 82 |
Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,392 |
Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] | Sunday-Saturday 9am –11am 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm 3pm-5pm 5pm-7pm 7pm-9pm 9pm-11pm 11pm-1am 1am-3am 3am-5am |
Showboat Mardi Gras Casino One Showboat Place East Chicago, IN 46312 PH: (219) 378-3000 Reservations: 1-800-746-9262 |
Showboat Marina Casino Partnership
Showboat Marina Casino Partnership | |
Square Footage of Present Vessel | 53,000 sq. ft |
Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat & Pavilion Opening | April 18, 1997 April 18, 1997 |
Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 105,000 sq. ft. 2 Restaurants 2 Bars Retail shop |
Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 3,750 500 |
Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | Not Applicable |
Total Admissions for 1997 | 3,453,747 |
Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,699 82 |
Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,392 |
Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] | Sunday-Saturday 9am –11am 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm 3pm-5pm 5pm-7pm 7pm-9pm 9pm-11pm 11pm-1am 1am-3am 3am-5am |
Showboat Mardi Gras Casino One Showboat Place East Chicago, IN 46312 PH: (219) 378-3000 Reservations: 1-800-746-9262 |
Trump Indiana, Inc.
Trump Indiana, Inc | |
Square Footage of Present Vessel | 37,300 sq. ft |
Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat & Pavilion Opening | June 11, 1996 June 11, 1996 |
Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 77,313 sq. ft. See Notes Below |
Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 2,595 250 |
Projected Hotel Open Date* Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | September 1998 300 Coffee Shop 2 Banquet Rooms Gift Shop |
Total Admissions for 1997 | 3,431,049 |
Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,393 59 |
Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,073 |
Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] | Sunday-Saturday 9am-11am 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm 3pm-5pm 5pm-7pm 7pm-9pm 9pm-11pm 11pm-1-am 1am-3am 3am-5am |
Trump Indiana, Inc. 6012 W. Industrial Blvd. Gary, IN 46406 PH: (219) 977-7020 Reservations: 1-888-218-7867 |
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Trump Indiana, Inc. and Majestic Star Casino share a docking area and pavilion facility known as Buffington Harbor, which provides the following amenities: Skyline Buffet Restaurant, Harbor Steakhouse, Lakeshore Lounge, Miller Pizza, a Retail Shop and Valet parking.