The City of Muscatine will temporarily close the downriver boat launch and adjacent parking lot near the Iowa Avenue entrance to Riverside Park on Tuesday, July 14, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accommodate the arrival and docking of the American Serenade, a river cruise ship operated by American Cruise Lines.
The American Serenade is expected to arrive in Muscatine around 10 p.m. Monday, July 13. Passengers will disembark Tuesday morning and explore Muscatine from approximately 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. before the ship departs at 1 p.m.
The stop is one of several scheduled visits by American Cruise Lines during the 2026 Mississippi River cruise season, bringing visitors to Muscatine’s riverfront, downtown businesses, restaurants, and attractions.
While the downriver boat launch will be unavailable during the visit, the upriver boat launch will remain open for public use.
City officials encourage residents to welcome cruise passengers and help showcase Muscatine’s hospitality, historic downtown, and scenic riverfront.
