BB riverboats offers relaxing river cruises

BB Riverboats gets its name from the initials of the people who were instrumental in starting the business. Ben Bernstein and Betty Blake which have since passed on. The company is now run by Ben Bernstein’s son Alan and his family. The boats are named Belle of Cincinnati, River Queen, and River’s Edge. All the cruises leave from the Newport, KY Landing Dock located at 101 Riverboat Row. Parking is free and if arriving early there is a nice indoor seating area with vending machines, and bathrooms. There are accessibility options for boarding including an elevator. How was the luncheon? I was on the River Queen for the captain’s lunch and there were plenty of options for the buffet. The tossed salad, fresh fruit salad, Kentucky hot brown, pasta dishes, cookies, brownies, chicken salad, and much more. All you care to eat which is included in the price of the fare. Wanda Haynes, Certified Sommelier. Credit: Wanda Haynes Any wine or cocktails on the boat? There are many choices of alcohol on the boat and served with a smile. Chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon Blanc, cocktails, and beer. The top deck has a bar and a bartender to serve guests as...