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BB Riverboats ~ Dinner Cruise on the Ohio River ~ GIVEAWAY {CLOSED}

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BB Riverboats Top of PageHave you ever gone on a BB Riverboats Dinner Cruise?  These cruises are a wonderful way to experience our city while having fun with friends or family.  Thanks to the kind folks at BB Riverboats we were able to try out their Christian Moerlein Beer & BBQ Dinner Cruise a few weeks back.  Not only did they give us tickets to take the cruise, they also gave me four tickets to give away on Family Friendly Cincinnati!  Before we get to the important details about the giveaway, let me tell you about our fabulous experience on the dinner cruise.

My husband and I went on the cruise with Amy Q. and her husband.  None of us had ever had the BB Riverboats Musicpleasure of a dinner cruise experience, so we had no idea what to expect.  We had a great table right next to a window, but looking around I realized that there really wasn’t a bad seat in the house, because there are so many windows in the dining room, it feels like every table is in close proximity to a window and a gorgeous view.  While we waited for everyone to board the boat and for the beer tasting to start we listened to the cool oldies rock played by The American Kings, a popular local band.  This band was so much fun and made us feel like we were at a party.

BB Riverboats Beer

BB Riverboats teamed up with Christian Moerlein Brewery to put together this cruise, so during the cruise we tasted four different brews from Moerlein (in great little beer glasses that we were able to keep after the cruise).  While we sampling the brews a representative from Moerlein talked about the beers we were tasting and gave us a talk about what made BB Riverboats Buffeteach beer different.  And during the tastings we were served a scrumptious salad, and then it was time for the buffet.  Oh, the buffet.  I’m going to go ahead and speak for my whole group…it was the best buffet we’ve ever been to!  Here’s what was on the menu: carved roast beef with BBQ Sauce, BBQ roasted chicken quarters, pulled pork, grilled marinated vegetables, southern style green beans, baked beans, Saratoga chips, coleslaw, potato salad, marinated cucumber, onions, and tomato salad and cheesecake for dessert.  Coffee, tea, water, and the four samples of beer are included in the price of the cruise, soft drinks and other alcoholic beverages are extra.  The food really was delicious.  I know that menu sounds like some of it is your typical backyard BBQ fare, but it really was better than any backyard BBQ I’ve ever been to.  After dinner we wandered around the decks pretending we were sight-seeing and taking in the beautiful views on both sides of the Ohio River.

You might be wondering if a Beer & BBQ Cruise is necessarily a “family friendly” outing, and to that I say YES it is!  We saw many families on this cruise, and I think had we brought the kids instead of friends they really would have had a blast too (but Mama needed an adult’s night out!).  My kids have been on other BB Riverboat cruises (Pirates!) and they love being out on the river on a big paddleboat and seeing the sights.  All of the kids on this riverboat dinner cruise seemed to be having so much fun, and there were kids of all ages…from infants to teenagers.  Riverboat cruises are not just for out-of-towners, they are a perfect outing for local families as well!  Are you looking for a special way to celebrate a birthday or anniversary?  Or perhaps you are taking a “staycation” this summer and looking for something fun & unique to do.  BB Riverboat cruises are perfect for any occasion.

BB Riverboats ViewChristian Moerlein Beer & BBQ Cruise are every Friday (through Labor Day).  They board at 6:30pm and sail from 7:30 until 10:00pm.  For more information about ticket prices and other cruises offered by BB Riverboats (there are quite a few different options…including some tours geared towards children) be sure to check out the BB Riverboats website.  And to read more about our BB Riverboats experience, check out The Little Things Blog BB Riverboats post.

 

——–THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! ————

 Now, on to the giveaway!  One lucky FFC reader will win 4 tickets for a BB Riverboats Christian Moerlein Beer & BBQ Cruise!

 WIN! WIN! WIN!

If you’d like a chance to win tickets for the Beer & BBQ Dinner Cruise, you are in luck.  BB Riverboats has given Family Friendly Cincinnati a four pack of tickets for one of the remaining Christian Moerlein Beer & BBQ Cruises for the Summer of 2013 of your choosing (Fridays through Labor Day).  Date is subject to availability.  Here’s how you can win:

RULES:  Must be 18 years of age to enter and live in the local area.  Must be able to attend one of the remaining Beer & BBQ Cruises on BB Riverboats.    Must leave a comment with email address in the post below.  Winner has 24 hours to respond after contacted or another winner will be drawn.

HOW TO ENTER:  Simply answer question number one below. Additional items are bonus entries. Leave a separate comment on this post for each one you complete. A total of five entries are possible.

Question 1: Why do you want to win this BB Riverboats Beer & BBQ Dinner Cruise?

Bonus Entries

That’s it…that’s FIVE ways to enter which means FIVE chances to win! Winner will be drawn (randomly) Tuesday, July 23rd at 2pm.  The winner will be announced on Facebook and emailed and has 24 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

Good luck!

Disclaimer:  In exchange for this giveaway, I received a complementary  Christian Moerlein Beer & BBQ Cruise  for four from BB Riverboats.  All opinions are 100% my own.

When not blogging for Family Friendly Cincinnati, you can find Katie writing at her personal blog, www.thelittlethingsjournal.blogspot.com.

 

Comments

  3. Joleen says

    I would like to have a night out. Rather than taking our kids, we would invite another couple who needs a break, too!

  4. sharon stark says

    I’ve been working my butt off and need something enjoyable to do. I love bbq and being on the water! Pick me please!!! Thanks

  5. Carol says

    I desperately need a night out and so does my BFF! I have never been on a BB Riverboat cruise, but I think it would be a perfect thing to do on a Friday night!

  10. Nikki Huth says

    18 years ago in August, I took my first ever BBRiverboat dinner cruise to see Hootie and The Blowfish concert at Riverbend. Just recently broken up, I had to find a date last minute. Needless to say…the night was amazing other than the company. The very next night…I met my husband down at Covington Landing, where you used to be (which we miss dearly)! But the running joke all these years has been that my husband gives me grief because he always tell people when I talk about that cruise…that it could have been him with me on that cruise…which could have been if I’d met him one day sooner! The night we did meet, we took a boat ride up the river and one week short of a year later we were married and returned to The Landing with the entire wedding party. Ah the memories on the river! This August, we will celebrate 17 yrs…if we won…I could finish the story with…after 18 yrs he finally got his BBRIVERBOAT cruise with me!!!!!!! And it would be a great experience to share with our two girls, 13 and 11♡ after all these yrs♥

  19. Heather Shults says

    I would love to win this 🙂 My husband and I could use a date out on the river. We haven’t had a romantic night out since our son was born 10 months ago. Plus, we have lived here for 2 years and have yet to do a riverboat experience. Thanks for the chance!

  20. Erica says

    I would love to win so my husband and our two boys could do this together! Sounds great!!

  23. Charlotte says

    I would love to win a BB Riverboat Cruise…because I think our city is beautiful and would love to see it from the river while on one of our iconic riverboats!! Always wanted to do this!

  24. Tracy says

    Would LOVE to win because our family of 3 has not had a vacation in 12 years due to my rescuing neglected, abused, and unwanted dogs. We foster them until adopted, and it keeps us at home here in Ohio. We would consider the cruise a much needed mini vacation that we could all take, and still be close to home for all our foster dogs. Thank you 🙂

  28. Sarah says

    I would love to win this because my husband loves beer and BBQ, and his birthday is August 4!

  30. Kathleen says

    We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Cincinnati and all things Cincinnati—Cincinnati chili, Graeters, Montogmery Inn…I want to add Christian Moerlein and BB Riverboats to the list!

  37. amy says

    I want to win so I could give my dad a night out. He just started dialysis (7 nights a week but still works 50 hours a week), he is not a drinker but he could enjoy the bbq (his favorite!!) and be the designated driver.

  39. jody r says

    Husband has promised me a trip for the last 20 yrs and never once happened so if I happen to win I will share with him and finally have a date night!

  41. katie collins says

    would love to win because we have never been would love to take my sis and bro in law

  42. Amy S says

    I would love to have a night out with my husband of 18 years without our six kids! We so need it!

  43. Jennifer lunsford says

    I Would love to win!!!I would take my 76 year old grandfather which has cancer and my wonderful grandmother. I am blessed to still have them and they love the river. This would be a great memory for us both.

  49. Christina Z says

    I would love to have a nice relaxed night on the river and it sounds like an amazing time!

  51. Mary says

    I tried to pin to Pinterest, not sure if I did it correctly…I was happy to subscribe to the news letter! Can’t wait to see what’s all out there to do…Hopefully I can get some time off to enjoy them with my husband!

  52. Mary says

    I would love to surprise my husband with a cruise on the Ohio! He is retired now but I am working. We do not get much of a chance to do something together these days, because of my work schedule. I would surely take a day off to go on this cruise! He would be so excited to spend the evening together, just relaxing on the river…Thank you

  53. Lisa Von Bargen says

    In the hurried pace that we all live in, we rarely have time to slow down and just enjoy one another. A BB Riverboat cruise allows our family to do exactly that. We can check out of our busy lives, enjoy some great food, the beautiful Ohio River, and relax for a change. Just thinking about it made my heart rate slow down a little….;)

  57. Angie says

    I have cruised on the Delta Queen with my late husband and A B&B cruise takes me back !

  64. Dianne Riemenschneider says

    Please pick me! I never win anything and right now I would appreciate a cruise to “take me away” from all my troubles. OMG…I would love this! It would make me motivated to go back to school to teach special ed students even though I wanted to be retired due to my husband is disabled. I love to smile, laugh and enjoy the outdoors especially on the water. One beautiful fun-filled day would make me the happiest person and I am sure I could make you smile, too!!!!!:)

  67. Elizabeth Baker says

    I can’t remember the last time my husband and I had a date night. I want to win this so my husband and I can have some adult time!

  68. Sarah M. says

    Celebrated our marriage on a B&B Riverboat 9 years ago and we would like to take another trip.

  70. Kelly Keaton says

    I would like to win the cruise tickets because my hubby & I work very hard and never seem to have the time or extra money to do nice things together. It would be an opportunity of a lifetime for us!!!!

  71. Jill Hymer says

    I haven’t been a riverboat cruise since my college days (over 20 years ago) and would love to go on one with my husband and 2 children. My kids love the river and would love to go on a B&B Riverboat cruise.

  72. Bev says

    Would love a weekend in Cincinnati! That is where he took me for our first weekend getaway!

  73. Ronda says

    We just found out about BBriverboats. My husband and I were wanting to get away for our 26th anniversary. We tried to get the evening dinner cruise and that night the boat was contracted out. We would love to experience seeing Cincinnati at night on the Riverboat.

  74. Svetlana Procopii says

    I wish I could win this cruise so I can go with my husband and have some time just for 2 of us- time we didn’t have in a very long time!

  75. Kelli Vanselow says

    I want to win this so I can take my mom, grandma, and grandpa on this cruise. My grandma and grandpa do not get out very much anymore and as a kid I grew up going on B&B riverboat cruises with them and my mom. This would be a great surprise for them and a way for them to enjoy a night out like we all used to!

  76. Barbara Clark says

    I would LOVE to win the BB Riverboat Dinner Cruise because in January I had cancer surgery and then almost exactly one month later-February 19th my husband had 2 strokes in the back of his head while he was in the hospital in ICU we never got to celebrate my birthday-feb.22 or our 36th wedding anniversary feb.24 and for that reason we need to get away and enjoy life as best as we can!!

  77. Kara says

    I want to win this dinner cruise because I LOVE Cincinnati and have never even been on any of the BB Riverboats! This would be a great night out for my close friends and me.

  78. Amy says

    I would love to win this cruise as my husband and I have never been on any type of cruise before. Also, my husband is a huge Christian Moerlein fan and we could use a night out together!

  84. Erica says

    This cruise sounds like a lot of fun! My husband and I have been wanting to take one for awhile now! I also heard they are very family friendly.

  85. Kelly Medina says

    I would love to win this cruise on BB Riverboats because I have never been on a cruise on the river. I would also love to take my husband for a surprise! What a cool giveaway!

  86. LeeAnn Staggs says

    Because of our four kids, my husband and I rarely get date nights. We even missed celebrating our 15th anniversary this past fall! This would be such a fun date night for us!

  88. Gina Epstein says

    would love to treat my husband and my parents. My parents had a hard winter with several weeks in the hospital. THey are healthy now,and know they would enjoy a riverboat cruise,and night in beautiful Cini.

  89. Gina Epstein says

    I would love to win tickets for 4 to the river boat cruise. I would enjoy taking my parents , they both were in the hospital for several weeks this past winter. They are finally feeling well, and I know they would enjoy the experience of a cruise,and the scenery of Cincinnati.

  90. Elizabeth says

    Well this sounds like our kinda’ deal. BBQ an Beer on a calming riverboat with scenic views. What more could someone ask for, pick me!
    I’m ready for a small getaway!

  91. Christine Hedrick says

    My Husband & I use to celebrate Our Birthday with BB Riverboat on a Sunday Brunch cruise because we Share the same Birthday , Sept. 10. We haven’t been able to afford it the past couple years since we’ve decided to take care of 4 Grandchildren. Don’t get me wrong, the price is Excellent for what ALL you get, but we have to put Our Priorities in Order. My husband & I haven’t been out together or had 30 minutes of Alone time in over 4 years! This would be Our Chance to have that MUCH NEEDED TIME TOGETHER before something bad happens , because we’re at our Breaking Point ! Thanks

  92. Karen W Stowe says

    My husband and I would love to win the BB Riverboat cruise because we enjoyed celebrating our First anniversary on your cruise and this created great memories for us to cherish. We also would enjoy spending time with our friends to share in the romantic trip.

  97. Sonja Andrus says

    I’d love to win this for my husband. It’s three of his favorite things: beer, bbq, and a riverboat. This would be an ideal surprise for him after surviving a summer at home with the kids!

  98. Kerrie says

    I moved to Cincinnati area in Sept 2012 and going on a BB Riverboat cruise is on my bucket list! I would really love to go, take photos of my new city and enjoy some amazing food/drinks!

  99. Stacey says

    Would totally love to win this because my husband & I did one on our 2end anniversary & our 7th is coming up this September so it would be cool to do it again. Especially since we have 2 going children now & date nights are few & far between! Liked you on Facebook 🙂

  100. Lisa Brown says

    I work at a Childrens hospital and If I was to win these tickets.. I would give them to an awesome
    girl who is in the hospital with cancer and to her mom. They’ve been through a lot. Anything to bring a smile to that girls face.

  101. Melody Sumner says

    I would love to take my dad and my husband , the two special men in my life. My dad is getting older and he has always loved taking a boat ride. I signed up one year for the Kide boat ride and I would bring all my family and we would make a day of it. . It would be great for a Friday night date with my dad and my husband

    my email [email protected]

  104. Christina Becker says

    I would love to win this, my Father passed away when I was 15. I am now 34 and a BB Riverboat cruise is something our family did every summer.No matter how broke or the hard times we were going through my parents always found a way to take my brother and I on a cruise each summer and get us a captains hat. My son is almost 15 and hasn’t been and I would love to take him and my new husband so I could share this with my family whom I love and could enjoy it they way it was enjoyed when I was a child with love and laughter. Those were some of my greatest memories with my Father. He grew up on the Ohio river in Bellevue,Ky and it holds a special place in my heart I grew up there until I was 11. So this would be very special if I could win and show my son and husband a little piece of my childhood memories 🙂
    Thank you
    Christina

  105. Jamie York says

    I want to win because it sounds like soo much fun!!! Love being on the Ohio River!

  106. Lee Ann Russell says

    I can’t think of a better way to spend an evening with my husband and maybe a couple of friends, never done anything like this before and would love a chance to do it….

  107. Gwen says

    I liked Family Friendly Cincinnati on Facebook and I already liked BB Riverboats on Facebook.

  109. Gwen says

    I would love to win this because my husband and I never get to do anything as a couple.

  110. Lenora R says

    Desperately need a day to get away with the family and enjoy a lovely river cruise and BBQ!! We’ve lived here for 2 years, and still not had a chance to check out the riverboat!

  111. Katie Gilding says

    It would be a fun way to celebrate the end of summer for me as a teacher and to celebrate my husband’s August birthday. Plus beer and BBQ couldn’t be better to enjoy on the river.

  112. Kim says

    Our 5 year anniversary is coming up and dinner cruise would be a fun way to celebrate!

  115. Jennifer P. says

    Re question no. 1
    I would love to win tickets for the riverboat.!! We moved here 6 years ago and still have never been out on the river. It would be such a neat experience for my husband and kids!

  117. Tanith says

    This seems like the most amazing Cincinnati Adventure, my boys LOVE boats we always sit by the riverside and watch them go by. We would love to win!

  121. Stephanie says

    My husband and I have never had a date night!This would be a great way to celebrate our anniversary coming up in August:)

  122. Sandy Smith says

    I asked my Mom where she wants to go for her 90th Birthday August 2, She said that big boat we went on in the Ohio River a few years back. Of course it was B & B Riverboats. She loved the dinner and the Ice Cream social as well. Lets take her again!!!

  124. Laura says

    I would love to win tickets to this dinner cruise because my husband and I have talked about going since last summer but we haven’t done it because we always are running around to places our kids want to go. Winning these tickets would be the perfect catalyst for us to do something we want!

  126. kerry says

    This is an easy question for me to answer. We have 5 kids. Ages are 22, 19, 3, 2, and a 9 month old. I would like to win because we need a romantic night out. [email protected]

  131. Stephanie Brown Eversole says

    I like Family Friendly Cincinnati and BB Riverboats on Facebook!

  133. Stephanie Brown Eversole says

    I would love to win this… my husband and I both love beer AND bbq, lol.

  135. Rhonda Adams says

    Question 1: Why do you want to win this BB Riverboats Beer & BBQ Dinner Cruise?

    I have been trying to come down for a Friday night cruise for two years now. We live in Ashland Ky and on several special occasions I have wanted to take a cruise with my husband either for our anniversary or our birthdays but we have just never gotten the chance. I was looking into taking the Aug 2nd curise for our anniversay. Winning this would be a great suprise for my husband.

  140. Tiffany Walters says

    We moved to the Cincinnati area last year from Texas. This would be such a special and memorable way to share and tour this beautiful city with my husband and children. Thank you for the opportunity!

  141. Deeda Leffert says

    I went to college in Cincy and I’d love to return for a visit. My husband and I have never been there together.

  142. Donna says

    I have been dying to go on a B&B Riverboat cruise for a long time. We can’t afford to go out very often and this would be such a romantic date night for my husband and I.

  143. jim gerace says

    Bonus 4 (and the last hoop to jump): I tweeted the tweet.

    …Now, PICK ME, PICK ME!

    😉

  147. jim gerace says

    Question 1: Why do you want to win this BB Riverboats Beer & BBQ Dinner Cruise?

    Answer: Three reasons –

    1. I love boating & cruises (on any body of water).
    2. I love beer & BBQ (on any body of water).
    3. I love to WIN (water has nothing to do with it).

  148. Mary G says

    I just checked out BB Riverboat Cruises Facebook page…looks gorgeous! I can picture my two young grandsons acting like Huck Finn now!

  149. Mary G says

    Who wouldn’t love this??? A summer’s evening cruise on this awesome BB Riverboat, an icy cold Moerlein to sip on, yummy barbecued meats and incomparable views of the river’s edge are causing me to grovel and beg to be chosen your winner! I’m celebrating a milestone birthday in August & have always wanted to go on a river cruise. It would be fantabulous to check this off my bucket list and combine it with a weekend getaway to Cinci! PICK ME, PICK ME!!!!

  159. Beth says

    I’d love to win this because my wonderful husband is from New Jersey and has never been on a riverboat, while I grew up going on them in Southern Indiana. And also because we’re HUGE fans of BBQ and Christian Moerlein beer! Thanks! 🙂

  164. Charlotte says

    I would love to win because I know my family would really enjoy this. We haven’t went anywhere this summer, so this would be a lovely gift and surprise to them! Plus, we’ve never been on the BB Riverboat, and it sure sounds wonderful! My mouth just started watering reading your post!

  176. Barb says

    I would love to take my mom. My dad passed away this month. My mom took care of him for many years. So she needs to start living her life now.

  177. Jeanne says

    We were just married and would love to win this cruise for a great night as we didn’t get a honeymoon yet!

  178. Rocky Tolley says

    I want to win simply to surprise my number one woman with a getaway she deserves!

  183. HeatherW says

    Because I never been on a boat before, this would be a great experience to be on such a nice boat with dinner with the family.

  184. HeatherW says

    Because I never been on a boat. It would be on a great boat like this with dinner, with family.

  185. Jessica says

    My family could really, really use a night of pure fun! A BB dinner cruise sounds like a one-night vacation–what could be better? We’re in the midst of trying to sell our house (no easy feat with toys everywhere), our dishwasher recently died a dramatic death, my husband’s smart phone had an unfortunate incident at the swimming pool–we’ve been in a run of rough luck lately, and could use a turn of good fortune! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  186. Shannon says

    Love to win the tickets, my family has never been on a boat together and having dinner on one is a bonus. This would be a great way to end the summer we love anything to do with BBQ!

  189. chastity says

    I would love to win this cruise to have some personal time with my love. We are trying to rekindle our love and this would be nice. We was suppose to take a cruise next month but we cancelled….this would b great!

  190. Rebecca says

    I want to win the cruise so my beer loving husband and BBQ loving me can have an affordable date! I’ve always wanted to go on a BB cruise. I also subscribed to the newsletter and followed on Pinterest! Thanks!

  200. Anastasia Pennington says

    My family moved to Cincy just last year. This would be a great way to experience another aspect of our wonderful new home!

  204. Linda S. says

    My fiancee’s birthday is coming up and this would be awesome to do with him to celebrate.

  205. kimberly says

    We have some guests coming to town and this would be a great way to show them the town!

  206. Lee says

    It’s been a long 10 years to say the least. My husband and I had business close after 11 long years, following that episode, we had a grandbaby born prematurely, to our teenage daughter, with a heart defect.

    We literally put everything, including our jobs, on hold to live in Cincinnati for 8 months with our daughter and grandson. (He did come through surgery and is doing well now.)

    We also care for our aging parents and a grandparent (one has Parkinson’s Disease) a few times a week.

    Our lives are filled with give, give, give … which is what we enjoy and want to do, but when it comes to spending time together (and alone), our time and money is very limited. We would CERTAINLY make time for this cruise!

  208. Pat Z says

    What a great way to spend a Friday night!! Great beer, great food with great friends on a great cruise!

  209. Pat Z says

    What an awesome way to spend a Friday night!! Great beer, great food with great friends on great cruise!

  210. Michelle Lowe says

    My husband and I have been Cincinnati Reds Fans for all of the 28 years we have been married. We have been to lots of games over the years and whenever we see the Riverboat cruise by I want to be there. We plan to visit again in August for my birthday and would love to make a weekend of it to enjoy the Beer & BBQ cruise.

  211. Linda says

    I would love to win this cruise my husband and I have never had a trip for just the two of us in the last 30 years. We have a mental and physically challenged child and we have not been away for anything this nice since she was 6 months old. I think that it would be great for the two of us to get to enjoy the sights and the water view of Cincy

  212. James W Moore says

    I love the Cincinnati river, riverfront, heritage, history, beer, Zoo, chili. We took a river cruise a while back and loved the lazy relaxing cruise down the river. I always wanted to do the Delta Queen but missed that chance. I plan on doing the Dinner train. We recently visted the Khrone Conservatory, Mt Adams, OTR and the Moerlien lager house. Lots of things to see and do and we are not done yet.

  214. sharon wagner says

    My hubby works as a farmer 18 hours a day- This would give me a good reason for him to take a night off. WE need a date night!

  222. Eric says

    My wife and I celebrated our Anniversary on a Dinner Cruise a few years back. Had a Wonderful evening. Hope to be able to experience the dinner cruise again. Thanks BB Riverboats for a great Dinner Cruise.

  223. Michelle says

    I would love to win these tickets. What a great way to surprise my husband and friends with the promises of BBQ, beer, and BB riverboats. We have a 2 year old and one on the way and we don’t get to have as much adult time as we would like. A relaxing evening having fun with friends sounds so wonderful and much needed. We haven’t had friend time without the little one in quite a while. Might be nice to carry on a conversation without Raffi playing in the background.
    (I also completed the requirements for the additional entries). Thanks for the giveaway! I love ffc!

  224. carol Bentley says

    I follow BB Riverboats on facebook, I have tried to get tickets just to go on a dinner cruise for the last 3 yrs and when I get ready to purchase there is always something that comes up that knocks us out from going. I’m going to make it on there one day I hope. Would really like to win, but if not that is ok to I will go one day!

  232. Taylor Lacey says

    I would love to win these tickets to spend a night out enjoying our incredible city with family and friends!

  233. Ken B says

    What a way to end the summer. Our grand kids have been visiting us from Missouri since the first of June and this would be an awesome way to end their summer vacation and ours. I liked you on Facebook along with BB Riverboats & also signed up for the newsletter…

  234. Mark says

    My wife deserves a nice night out to have fun while the four kids are at home with a sitter. She works very hard and is a great mom and wife.

  235. Kelly Keaton says

    I WOULD REALLY LOVE TO WIN THE TICKETS BECAUSE IT WOULD BE GREAT TO RELAX & ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL EVENING CRUISING THE RIVER ON AN AWESOME BOAT WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS!!!

  242. Lee Ann Russell says

    I would love to be able to take this cruise with my husband, we never have been able to take one before and this would be just incredible!

  245. Ali says

    I would love to take my husband on this cruise. Our 10th anniversary is this week and a BBQ and beer riverboat cruise would be a fun way to celebrate. We have lived here our whole lives but have never been on a riverboat!

  247. jamie smith says

    I want to win so I can take my neighbors out on fun night! Money is tight for us all and this would be great!

  248. Lee Ann Russell says

    I would love to go on one with my husband, daughter and her husband..we have never done anything like this and we all share the same anniversary and this would be great to together.

  249. Hark says

    Would love to check out the B&B, never thought about it otherwise and what a great treat for my wife to have a date night.

  251. Teresa says

    I would love to win this cruise because my fiancé and I are low income and never get to do anything together. It would be awesome to be able to share something so special together.

  252. Andrea mueller says

    I want to win these because I love BBQ my husband loves beer and its for our 22nd anniversary sep 7 so be a little early due to ending weekend before and cause we never get to have a night out without kids raising 3 and a grandchild plus we both work … So need this break

  256. Erin says

    My mom told me she would love to go on one of these and I would love to give her the trip with the family. She has been battling cancer and now we all try to do more family event for her.

  257. Pamela says

    I’d love to win because family finances are tight and this is my only shot at a birthday present this year.

  262. Shari says

    I would love to win a cruise because I Love Cincinnati and I love seeing the riverboats on the River and have Always wanted to go on one. It would be AWESOME!

  263. Wanda Hoeter says

    Would love to go, my husband recently had hip surgery and is ready for a night out.

  265. Garri says

    I’d love to win because I remember taking cruises with my family as a kid, and my husband and I can use a date night!

  266. Stefania says

    I would loooove to celebrate our 10 year anniversary with my husband on a BB Riverboat eating and drinking with the beautiful Cincinnati in the background!!! If I could surprise him with this type of plan.. it would be awesome!

  268. Melissa says

    I would love to win this cruise to take a break from the hustle and bustle and just relax. Living in Cincinnati and loving the water are two things I do, but I rarely get the opportunity to enjoy the river itself.

  269. Michele Tillapaugh says

    I would like to win a BB Riverboat Dinner Cruise because I’ve done it before and it was AWESOME…nothing like the view on both sides of the river while you leisurely have dinner, then stroll around deck to take photos afterward…brings you that relaxed feeling you just don’t get when you are off the boat and back in the real world again!

  272. Jessica. M says

    I would live to win because my husband and I need a much needed night out and this would be perfect!

  273. kimberly guy says

    i would love to win a bb cruise .i havnt been since i was a kid and would love to take my husband and son .its one of my childhood memories and will never forget it.

  274. Kim says

    I think I deserve a night out to experience the BB Riverboat Cruise and I love BBQ, this is why you should pick me to be the winner . I have never been on a cruise or riverboat and think it would be a fantastic experience .

  279. Ronda Roberts says

    This would be a blast for Hubby, me and a bunch of our couple friends! We are making plans now!

  280. Stephanie says

    We love, love, LOVE, Moerlein and go every chance we get. We have not been on the BB boats in a long time and had planned to come in August for my husband’s birthday so winning this would be perfect!

  285. Laura says

    I would love to win a B&B riverboat dinner cruise because I would love to take the kids on a riverboat

  286. Heather Kleeman says

    heck out Family Friendly Cincinnati and BB Riverboats on Facebook-Already liked BB and will Like family friends cincinnati

  288. Heather Kleeman says

    Question 1: Why do you want to win this BB Riverboats Beer & BBQ Dinner Cruise? :
    Would be a great way to celebrate with friends or family on our great OHIO river and see all the wonderful views that has to offer and of course enjoy all the great food and take in all the sounds on the cruise (Laughter, live music, you name it)

  289. Melissa Rasner says

    I would love to win cruise tickets because I have only been one time during a school field-trip and loved it. I took a lot of pictures but they were destroyed in a flooded basement and I would love to come enjoy and make new memories. I would buy them but being on a very fixed income, that is not a option. I would bring my kids, who are all grown now and have never been. We are all born and raised near Cincinnati. It would be a wonderful family experience as well as great experience for them.

  292. Theresa Moeggenberg says

    I want to win this cruise because it would be something fun and different to do and not to mention, it would be fun to take my sister out for some beers since she just had her first child!

  294. Amanda Moore says

    I would like to win this dinner cruise so my husband and I can actually have a date night. We have a two year old and one on the way so money is tight. He works two jobs as a police officer in a small town and security officer downtown and I am a teacher. We work opposite shifts and hardly ever get to see each other. This would be a greatly appreciated fun thing for us to do.

  296. Katrina Bray says

    I’d love to win this. My husband and I will celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary on August 15th and this would be PERFECT. We are blessed with a two year old that takes most of the money we make 🙂 And with four tickets we would take my Niece and her Fiancee as a pre wedding party!

  297. Sara Oehler says

    Because it would be a fun experience for by b-day coming up in a couple weeks!!!

  298. Angie says

    I need a date night! With 3 children (1 special needs) and working opposite shifts, I never spend quality time with my husband.

  299. Alethea Osborne says

    I would love to win this prize because I have been working two jobs for the last 2 months. I have 3 children 3, 5 and 10 that miss their mommy and we hardly ever get to do anything fun. Whether it be finances or just lack of time, they would love to do something fun and different.
    Their dad stays home with them so this would be a much needed outing for the whole family.
    Alethea

  300. Arden Steffen says

    Why do you want to win this BB Riverboats Beer & BBQ Dinner Cruise?

    When I was a eight my Mom took me on a BB riverboat cruise for my birthday with a couple of my friends. We all absolutely loved it and it is one of my favorites memories as a child. Unfortunately, my Mom died just a few short years later, very suddenly and now every time I see a BB riverboat I remember that day well and I am sure she is happy in heaven, that I have such a wonderful memory with her! Now I have twin little girls, one of them named for her, and I would love to take them on a cruise and tell them about my day with the grandmother they never met and make a memory of your very own:)

    Thanks for this opportunity!

  301. Khrys Crawford says

    Would love to win because my kids have been begging me to go on one of the riverboat cruises!

  302. Patti says

    Question 1: Why do you want to win this BB Riverboats Beer & BBQ Dinner Cruise?

    Hubby and I are avid explorers of the midwest and are always looking for a little something different to do and explore. We “discovered” Newport last year and need a reason to return and cruise!

  304. Khrys Crawford says

    Check out Family Friendly Cincinnati and BB Riverboats on Facebook – liked both on FB!

  306. Khrys Crawford says

    Tweet about this giveaway, including @FamFriendlyCin in your Tweet. – done

  310. Amanda says

    I love BB Riverboats,and Moerlein!! I didn’t realize they collaborated on a cruise, it would be an awesome date night for the hubby and I! 🙂

  312. Juanita Gober says

    I would love to win since my husband and I haven’t had a vacation since our honeymoon in 2009. 2 kids and 4 years later, our date nights and friend times are very few and just the typical dinner out. This would be something sweet for us to do with some good friends!

  314. Becky says

    My husband and I took a ride on the BB, when we were newly dating, 15 years ago. I would love to celebrate our 15th year together, 13th married, by cruising, dining, and drinking on a fun night with friends. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!

  317. Jamie Back says

    I would love to take my family on a BB Riverboats Beer & BBQ Dinner Cruise. So much to see on the Mighty Ohio River and what better way to see it than with great food and compay?

  321. tina says

    i’d like to win to take my older children out and have fun with them.

    don’t get a lot of one on one time with them

  328. Jeorganna says

    We went on the riverboat in Feb. 2013 we had so much fun, the only down side was it was so so very cold we didn’t get to go out on deck or up top to see the city! We would love to do it again sometime, but just a lot warmer.

  329. Leslie Arents says

    My husband and I did the Beer and BBQ cruise last year for our anniversary, and it was the firs time we had been on that particular cruise. It was a lot of fun, the food was delicious, and it was neat to hear the story of the Moerlein house from the master brewer who was on the boat as we cruised. Would love to win so we can go back this year!

  337. Elspeth M says

    I would love to win these tickets so I could take my honey and some friends out for a night. Also, I have yet to do a boating on the Ohio river since moving here. This sounds awesome!

  338. Lauren jones says

    I would love to win this cruise because we have never done anything like this before!

  339. Christina says

    I’d love to win the cruise so my husband and I could finally afford a date night!

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