The boat launch and parking lot downriver of the Iowa Avenue entrance to Riverside Park will be closed on Saturday, August 31, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to the arrival of the American Serenade, one of three cruise ships owned by the American Cruise Lines that will be stopping in Muscatine during the 2024 cruise season.
The parking lot will be closed to allow American Cruise Line buses to pick up passengers as they depart the ship and visit various destinations in Muscatine. Passengers will also have the opportunity to visit Downtown Muscatine area including the weekly Farmer’s Market in City of Muscatine Parking Lot 7 (across from City Hall).
The American Serenade will be arriving at approximately 10 p.m. on Friday with passengers disembarking to explore Muscatine from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The cruise ship is scheduled to depart Muscatine at 1 p.m. Saturday. Once the ship leaves the Port of Muscatine, the parking area will be opened for public use.