Major Riviera

01/28/2025

We encourage everyone to go follow our combined page: Valley Gem and Major Riviera for all the updates regarding our events!
We want to thank everyone for supporting us as we work to provide a winter season.

The Valley Gem is a genuine sternwheel passenger vessel. The Major|Riviera is a passenger barge, passenger vessel combination unit working in tandem. The vessels are USCG inspected traveling the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers for public and private events.

07/31/2024

Our website now features ONE calendar with twice the amount of fun! When buying tickets online, guests can now view all of the events available each day for both the Major/Riviera and Valley Gem Sternwheeler. There are so many chances to take a riverboat cruise this season, so don’t miss out!

Check out: www.valleygemsternwheeler.com

07/24/2024

Are you interested in learning more about the history of our area and the riverboat captains that came before us? Join us for our 2nd annual Dinner with Historical Figures on August 2nd from 6:30-8:30pm.

Guests will enjoy a 2 hr cruise, dinner, and hear the tales of trailblazing captains presented by The Company.

Purchase tickets now by calling 740-373-7862 or visit www.valleygemsternwheeler.com and select “Book Major/Riviera.”

07/23/2024

Assemble your teams and join us for food and fun on the river for our 80s movie trivia night! Next Thursday, August 1st 6:30-8:30pm. Teams will compete for prize basket perfect for your next at-home movie night.

Tickets are on sale now and include dinner, coke products, and a 2 hr cruise. Bar services will be available throughout the evening.

Call 740-373-7862 or select “Book Major/Riviera.” At www.valleygemsternwheeler.com

07/22/2024

Join us for another unique dining experience as we cruise the Ohio River! Our Farm to Table Dinner Cruise is this Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm. Our Chef, Casandra Clark has prepared a delicious menu featuring locally sourced ingredients which will be served family style to your table.

SPACE IS LIMITED! Make sure to make your reservation. Call 740-373-7862 or visit www.valleygemsternwheeler.com and select “Book Major/Riviera.”

07/12/2024

In 1806, Anne Elliot, the daughter of a baronet, falls in love with Captain Wentworth, despite his lack of fortune and prospects. Against her heart, she is persuaded to break off her engagement by Lady Russell, a close family friend who has been like a mother to Anne. Eight years later, brokenhearted, despondent, and ill-used by her family, Anne encounters Captain Wentworth once more, only to learn that he is now rich, very successful—and looking for a wife. The prior years of bitterness and resentment will truly test their love for each other, as well as Anne's will to resist the persuasion of others.

Cruise and dine with us as The Company at the Major/Riviera presents “Persuasion”, a one-act adaptation of the Jane Austen novel. We’re looking forward to bringing you this timeless tale of love and longing as we cruise down the river in this unique theatrical dining experience!

Tickets available now at valleygemsternwheeler.com (Select Major/Riviera booking)

Dates: July 13, 19, & 20

06/26/2024

Sense & Sensibility is BACK for our final weekend of performances!

Our Summer of Jane Austen Series continues this weekend with our one-act adaptation of Sense and Sensibility! Performances are June 28th and 29th from 6:30-8:30pm.

Guests will cruise the Ohio River and enjoy a delicious dinner followed by the show.

“At the dawn of the Regency, two sisters, Elinor and Marianne are thrust into poverty by their brother’s scheming and manipulative wife. Reduced to living with their mother in a tiny cottage with their prospects for marriage nearly ruined, the sisters are nevertheless courted by three dynamic men, each with a dark secret.”

740-373-7862 or visit www.valleygemsternwheeler.com and select “Book Major/Riviera.”

06/17/2024

The Great Race is coming to Marietta this weekend! Make sure to include our Race Luncheon in your plans on Saturday from 11am-1pm. We’ll be serving up a menu perfect for the occasion:

Classic Burger Bar (beef and turkey burgers with all of your favorite fixings)
“Pit Stop” Pork and Peppers
Car-prese Pasta Salad
Piston Potato Salad
And Snow Cone cupcakes for dessert.

Book your seats now! 740-373-7862 or select “Book Major/Riviera.” On our website. 🏎️🏁🏆

06/12/2024

Come and enjoy some of the Great Race Weekend on the Major Riviera

Cruise the Ohio river on June 22nd from 11am- 1pm and enjoy a picnic style meal. The luncheon menu will be inspired by the race.

Ticket price includes 2-hour cruise, lunch, coffee, tea, water, and coke products. Our bar will also be open throughout the cruise. $38 for adults, $36 for Seniors 55+, $28 for kids 3-12 yrs. Reservations required. 740-373-7862 or select “Book Major/Riviera” at www.valleygemsternwheeler.com

06/10/2024

Our Summer of Jane Austen Series continues this weekend with our one-act adaptation of Sense and Sensibility! Performances are June 15th, 28th and 29th from 6:30-8:30pm.

Guests will cruise the Ohio River and enjoy a delicious dinner followed by the show.

“At the dawn of the Regency, two sisters, Elinor and Marianne are thrust into poverty by their brother’s scheming and manipulative wife. Reduced to living with their mother in a tiny cottage with their prospects for marriage nearly ruined, the sisters are nevertheless courted by three dynamic men, each with a dark secret.”

BOOK NOW! Save 15% off your order by using code: JANE24

740-373-7862 or visit www.valleygemsternwheeler.com and select “Book Major/Riviera.”

06/07/2024

Our next Mixology class is on June 21st from 7-9pm. Every day is a National Holiday, and we’ve created a wonderful cocktail list and menu to celebrate June 21st! Because, every day deserves to be celebrated.

Come cruise on the river and learn how to make 3 cocktails and enjoy them with a paired menu item.
Seating is LIMITED and goes fast! 21+ Book today:

🎫- Select “Book Major/Riviera” on www.valleygemsternwheeler.com 740-373-7862

*Spirits used this month will be Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, and some flavored liqueurs