Anthrocon River Cruises
In partnership with the Gateway Clipper Fleet, Anthrocon is offering River Cruises during the convention with options for sightseeing and/or cocktail cruises.
What are the Anthrocon River Cruises?
The River Cruises are a great way to enjoy the sights and scenery around Pittsburgh while gently cruising along the Allegheny River.
Boarding takes place at the Convention Center Riverfront Plaza, right outside the convention center. Fursuits are welcome aboard any cruise, and there will be water provided on-board.
Anthrocon 2024 Cruise Options
There are several cruise options from Thursday to Sunday of the convention. For more information about the cruise ships, visit the Gateway Clipper Fleet website.
Only buy tickets using the button link below. Do not buy from the Gateway Clipper Fleet website, or any other sources that claim to have tickets.
The cruises will only board at the convention center. There are no other boarding or drop-off points.
Ultrasponsors that plan on attending a cruise as part of Ultrasponsor perks will be contacted separately to confirm their options. Please do not purchase a ticket separately.
Thursday, July 4th
Sightseeing Cruise
Boarding Time: Boarding begins at 12:30 PM
Cruise Time: Cruise sails from 1 to 2 PM
Price: $25
Boat: The Queen
Available tickets: 200
Amenities: Bottled Water and Fursuit Friendly Straws
Friday, July 5th
Sightseeing Cruise
Boarding Time: Boarding begins at 2:30 PM
Cruise Time: Cruise sails from 3 to 4 PM
Price: $25
Boat: The Princess
Available tickets: 200
Amenities: Bottled Water and Fursuit Friendly Straws
Saturday, July 6th
Evening Cocktail Cruise
Boarding Time: Boarding begins at 6:30 PM
Cruise Time: Cruise sails from 7 to 9 PM
Price: $65
Boat: The Princess
Available tickets: 200
Amenities: Hors d'oeuvre, light snacks, drink tickets + cash bar
Sunday, July 7th
Sightseeing Cruise
Boarding Time: Boarding begins at 12:30 PM
Cruise Time: Cruise sails from 1 to 2 PM
Price: $25
Boat: The Princess
Available tickets: 200
Amenities: Bottled Water and Fursuit Friendly Straws
Boarding process
Photographer: Blue Hasia
Boarding process
Boarding will take place at the Convention Center Riverfront Plaza, in front of the convention center. There are no other boarding or drop-off points. A complimentary bottle of water will be offered to all passengers and long straws will be supplied for fursuiter use.
The boats have both open decks and closed air conditioned decks so the cruises will be sailing rain or shine.
You do not need a con badge to board the cruise. However, you will need your cruise tickets for boarding, in either printed or electronic format.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can board the cruise without needing to show your Anthrocon badge. However, please remember to bring your confirmed ticket with you in either electronic or printed format.
For Ultrasponsors, bring your registration badge with you as it will count as your admission.
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Boarding will begin at the earliest time listed for each cruise. We recommend you arrive 30 minutes before the posted cruise time to allow for enough time to board.
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The Gateway Clipper Fleet has three boats that will be servicing our cruises, depending on the type: The Princess, The Three Rivers Queen, and The Duchess. More information about the boats can be found on the Gateway Clipper Fleet website.
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Yes! The Anthrocon River Cruises welcome all fursuiters on board. However, only the Sightseeing Cruises are optimized for fursuiters and there are no dedicated changing facilities nor storage rooms on board, so please arrive already in-costume with your ticket.
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There is no dedicated headless lounge on board, but there is plenty of room inside the ship to be able to rest and relax while you cool down.
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The drink tickets are redeemable on board for any drink up to $8.50 in value. Additional drinks can be purchased.
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Unfortunately, no. Once the boat has set sailed, it will not be able to change its course. Please ensure that you have everything with you and do not have any scheduling conflicts while you are on board the cruise.
Refund policy for cruises
The deadline to request a refund for an Anthrocon River Cruise is June 14th, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT. Refund requests after this time will not be granted.
The cruises will set sail rain or shine. If conditions on the river itself prevent a safe departure and the cruise is cancelled, refunds will be issued for that cruise.
Refunds will not be issued if you miss the boarding time for your cruise.
Refund requests must made by email to [email protected]. We need your LEGAL NAME, EMAIL USED FOR PURCHASE, CRUISE THAT TICKETS WERE PURCHASED FOR and NUMBER OF TICKETS PURCHASED to properly identify you for a refund. We cannot accept refund requests through social media or other methods.
Refunds must be approved/requested by the person who purchased the tickets.
Banner photo: Blue Hasia