Great New Year's party!! We had a blast on the Harriott II for their New Year's Eve celebration! Make sure you book indoor seating because it was cold when we went. There were assigned tables, but with people you didn't know. Our table partners were not very friendly so it was awkward. The live Music was absolutely awesome. The food provided was great. The bar service could've been better and seemed like we got the worst server out of everyone. Very awkward. Overall, we had a fantastic time. Right before midnight, the oar pulled up right where the fireworks were going to be so we had an outstanding view. They take your photo before boarding and sell them for $19 at the end, which I thought was very reasonable in pricing. read more

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Company outing Montgomery housing authority.. This was my 3rd time on thus cruise.. the company/atmosphere was ok due to there was another party along with ours.. I hate to be petty, but the food was not a sucess... I will leave it like that.. read more

We were recommended to come here by a fellow native, seemed like a nice date night recommendation, so we tried it. We must have went on a pretty slow night Friday. We got tickets to the third deck, which was not crowded at all. (A plus for us it was chill+ view + and seat selection was available) There was live entertainment & the band was great + also a cash bar. Our waiter/server, definitely made sure we're good. The music keep us in a nice vibe.. One Star taken for the food it mediocre nothing spectacular a basic burger. Came with a drink and chips the value was there, but maybe the sit dinner food quality was better? We didn't select that price point.. & one star taken for the bathroom That was the worst part. The bathrooms were not what I expected, I wish they could renovate and give it a little more room think of a porter potty size and even more tiny & confined space than that! I suggest bug spray and a deck of cards to keep busy.. didn't see any animals or fish at all I thought we would encounter some, either way it was very relaxing to enjoy the afternoon outside on the Harriott ll.. Fun crowd, live music, views $30 per ticket wasn't bad for a 2 hr plus ride so I'd recommend! read more

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Birthday celebration that was planned 9 months prior to the brawl. It was like meeting a celebrity when the co-captain greeted us. Unfortunately the food on Saturdays leave one disappointing. Just precooked burgers (juicy, warm but lacking seasonings, bag of chips. Still it was a great & different way to celebrate a friend's birthday! The DJ, (DJ TRIPE AAA) was entertaining. The boat is clean and in outstanding shape. There were several parties from Bham and they all were just prepared properly and went off without a hitch. A bunch of complete strangers just having a good time, eating, drinking, enjoying watching the sights and chatting on Harriet2! read more

This little river cruise was a pleasant experience. You cruise around the river at a slow pace and just enjoy the scenery and fresh air. There are 3 levels. The top level is open so you have an awesome view of the river and downtown Montgomery. They offer lunch and dinner cruises. They have special event cruises that sometimes include live music and/or a DJ. There's even a party cruise on late nights on the weekends. Harriott offers cruises for all occasions and all audiences. I was there this time on an elementary school field trip. It was one of our many stops on a tour of historic downtown Montgomery. The kids loved it! read more

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My family and I had an AWESOME time!!!!!!! It exceeded our expectations and we will definitely take a few more rides on the river. The Wild Cat Band kept me on my feet the entire time. They know how to perform and entertain the audience. The staff was attentive to our needs and the alcoholic beverages were nice!!! This is a beautiful and relaxing way to spend a nice evening read more

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This was awesome! This was my birthday gift from my wife this weekend (birthday today! ) Being out there on the water, the lighting, the atmosphere, the great meal, it was an amazing time. This was my first time on a boat and definitely my first dinner cruise! She surprised with the whole trip. We went on the Christmas edition, with Santa and Christmas music. Our dinner was filet minion and crab cake. Which both of our steaks were cooked perfectly! My only suggestion would be the music possibly. To have a little something more contemporary. We will definitely be back when it is warm! We love it! read more

The Friday night dinner cruise seem like a good idea BUT not so much . First off, there was no A/c on the boat nor were the lights working. I don't recall signing up for a candle light dinner! $45 for cold pork loin , mash potatoes were decent and the green beans were straight out of the can . The drink menu (cash bar) could have had better selections . No craft beers and a very low end wine menu-- I can be a snob when it comes to beverages but I think this is a fair assessment. There was live entertainment which was decent but would have been better if he wasn't screaming in the mic! I think the biggest "no" for me were the spiders that literally were all over outside of the boat on the deck as well as ppl smoking cigarettes. I really had high expectations for this dinner cruise but it failed the test. read more

SOMETHING WAS DEFINITELY MISSING! We took the cruise but opted not to have dinner. Let's be clear, I would never consider a dinner cruise unless I am doing the cooking. Also, I don't enjoy tightly closed and crowded quarters with loud music so being on the perimeter of the boat was perfect. It was a nice relaxing time and a great way to end our stay in Montgomery. It was a perfect night with cool breezes and a beautiful sunset. However two hours was too long for this particular cruise. There was no wildlife to be seen and not a lot of sites to see along the route. It would have been perfect had I been on a chaise with a head set truly relaxing and tuning everything out. After an hour of cruising with no planned activity or agenda, I was ready to jump ship. I would much rather have a history cruise that could hold my interest. At the very least, they should consider setting up tables with board games so that there are some on-going activities. However, this would likely compromise the number of people they could fit on the ship and would not be cost-effective for them. If you are going to be on the perimeter of the boat, I suggest that you bring something to occupy your time, (travel games, or something fun and interactive). This would be the perfect activity to pair with spades and Uno, or maybe some people just prefer their "chill" time. Although It was nice meeting other couples, I simply needed more. Oh well, now I know! **** You will want to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to boarding because people will get there early and the line will be very long. *****Once you get on the boat grab a seat first, you can go and purchase food later. If you don't snag a seat, you may be standing up the entire time. ****You may have your picture taken if you wish. You will pick it up after the cruise. ****Bring a headset just in case you want to chill with your phone. ****If you are not coming with a large group, you may consider a small travel game or deck of cards to occupy some of your time. read more

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The Harriott II has always been a special and unique venue. It is always been a family and one dear to my heart. Everyone from Captain to deckhand, bartenders, servers, managers, ticket sells, any part of the crew. It is not a job for the faint of heart. Everyone that is there is there because they want to be. It's not because the hours are the best. Or you always know your schedule. Each crew-member takes pride in their job, and being a part of the Harriott II! I truly believe if you can make it on that boat, you can make it anywhere. Hospitality is at center everything they do and they go above and beyond to make sure each passenger has a great time and if something does come up, they do their best to make it right. The entertainers that come to play they don't pick this venue because it's the easiest to load in/out of . There's times cruises are canceled last minute because of the weather or water conditions or change in reservations. The camaraderie and mutual respect that has been cultivated throughout the staff is inspiring. Yes, it's a business and each person has a job to do, but at the end of the day the relationships go much deeper. I've had the privilege to be a guest on multiple occasions, celebrated birthdays, a singer & entertainer at times, stepped in to be an extra set of hands and serve when needed. (Those galley stairs are no joke!) This boat is special not just because my aunt Lainey is one of the managers & Captain Jim is my uncle. It's more than that. When I first moved back to Alabama in 2013, after my late husband died; This boat and all the crew were a part of my healing. It was a safe place, a place to leave all your cares on the dock, even if it's for two hours at a time. When I slowly started dating again, they had to pass the Riverboat test. if they can survive the whole crew & bands maybe they can hang . I have since remarried and Captain Jim officiated our wedding It's been a place safe to bring my children. When they were going through a loss no child should experience at such tender ages, Each person became another dad, another Uncle, a big brother, big sister, an auntie. They made time to put a smile on their faces. The Riverboat and crew helped raise my baby girls(that are not so little anymore )and each of them have gotten to work and learn something new each time they are there. I've always loved how culturally diverse the Harriott II has been and that's always how I wanted to raise my daughters. You see all ages, races, genders, etc. are there on the same boat just to have a good time. Getting to see Montgomery in a different light and get to see the beautiful scenery and sunsets and throw in 3 different decks of entertainment--you feel like you've been transported to Savannah or New Orleans. Seeing firsthand how it's evolved and grown and been transformed over the years has been really special. I've been there and helped the crew getting ready for one of the holidays or themed cruises, and so much heart goes into the riverboat and creating the special space for each public and private event. So when the internet blew up & I was seeing texts and calls and videos, these weren't some strangers-- this hit us close to home! read more

If I could leave a zero star I would this is the worst place I've ever been to in my life I highly recommend that no one pays their money to go because it's not gonna be what you think! read more

My family and I celebrated my mother's milestone birthday last week with a dinner cruise aboard the Harriott. We reserved an entire deck celebrating with a group of 76 family and friends. The food was okay but the servers were awesome, constantly checking to make sure the honoree was happy -- as well as her family. Our main deck was filled with wonderful jazz and R&B music performed by Mr. John Bull & Band. Of course we turned up with lots of laughter and dancing. As we moved about the riverboat to the upper deck, we discovered a DJ playing pop/contemporary music. Many of our guests danced so until they were drenched with sweat. The highlight of the evening was when my mother got a chance to wear the captain's hat and steer the boat. The huge smile on her face from the entire evening-- as well as the smiles from our guests -- confirmed their enjoyment of everything that was offered. Last, I would have given the riverboat a 5-star rating had it not been for the slow telephone response time by the event coordinator. My siblings and I were coordinating this event from 2 different states outside of Montgomery, so prompt responses to our voice message(s) would have been appreciated. In closing, I would have no problem doing another dinner cruise with this venue. Once on the boat, the entire crew did everything they could to make sure our evening was memorable -- and fun and memorable it was! Thanks again to the entire crew and I look forward to riding again. read more

While spending the weekend in Montgomery we were hoping to take in a river cruise on the Harriott II, but it looked very quiet, so I guess no day cruise on this particular Saturday. We've been on the cruise before, but it was an evening cruise and once it got dark, there was nothing to see until we came around the bend and saw the lights of Montgomery. While you are at the Harriott II area, make sure you see the sign identifying February 26, 1961 as the day the Alabama River rose to over 58 feet and look straight ahead to the pole that shows the high water mark. Wow! read more

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Fun 2 hour cruise down the Alabama River. Tickets were $20 for adults. You can but drinks (alcoholic and non) on board along with snacks (think nachos, hot dogs, chips, ice cream, candy). The boat had three levels; the first and third has a band while the second had a "dj". The "dj" plugged in an ipod or played a bad quality cd on the sound system. I recommend the first and third floors for the fun and good music. read more

I had family members visiting from Monroe La and Alaska. We had a wonderful time. The DJ was awesome, people friendly and the food was superb. read more

This cruise is hands down the best thing to do in Montgomery! The staff are friendly and the music is awesome. The cruise is well worth the money. I can't begin to thank the manager of the boat enough as she managed to find and hold my wallet as I left it on the boat the day before. She is a lifesaver and I can't thank her enough! read more