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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 2025 Cruise Options
River Cruise options for Anthrocon 2025 are still being determined. We thank you for your patience and will announce further updates for cruise offerings on our social media and website once available.
Boarding process
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
Do I need my Anthrocon registration to board the cruise?
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.
What time should I arrive at the waterfront dock?
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.What boats are being used for the river cruises?
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.Can I take my fursuit onto the cruise?
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.Is there a fursuit headless lounge on board?
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.For the cocktail cruise, how do the drink tickets work?
The drink tickets are redeemable on board for any drink up to $8.50 in value. Additional drinks can be purchased.If I need to leave midway through the cruise, is there any option?
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.