Hopkins Community Education

Enjoy a summer day on riverboat cruise down the St. Criox river. Take in the scenic landscape in this un-narrated cruise. 

Thursday June 26, 2025 (9:20AM - 4PM)

• 9:20 - 9:40 a.m. ---- Arrive and load bus
• 9:45 a.m. Bus leaves from the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins, MN. 
• 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. 

• 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. 
• 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 soft drinks are included in the price.
• 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 and leave Stillwater.
• 4:00 p.m. Estimated return time to Hopkins.

 Registration deadline is Sunday May 25th, 2025 --- There will be no refunds for cancellations after this date.