Saskatoon 
Explore the ‘City of Bridges‘ from a new perspective on Prairie Lily from the South Saskatchewan River. Prairie Lily is all ready to set sail from May 22nd.
Credit: Prairie Lily
Hop on board for a cruise through the Meewasin Valley, and take in the beauty of the South Saskatchewan River, the friendly city, and the expansive prairie sky.
The Prairie Lily, which sails from May 22 this year, was built in 1989 by Skipperliner in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was initially used as a sightseeing and charter boat called the Fiesta Queen on the Colorado River. Prairie River Cruises bought and moved it to Saskatoon in 2012, renaming it. Prairie Lily began sailing the South Saskatchewan River in 2013 and has a total capacity of 119 passengers.
Prairie Lily offers four options for cruising: Sightseeing Cruises, Dinner and Brunch Cruises, Feature Cruises, and you can also host your own event.
The sightseeing cruises are an hour long, with boarding beginning half an hour before departure. Snacks and beverages (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic) are available for purchase on board. The evening sightseeing cruises are offered at 2:00 pm and/or 4:00 pm from May to August. Sightseeing cruises will not be offered in September this year.
For those looking to indulge in a delicious meal while cruising, the Dinner and Weekend Brunch Cruises are a perfect choice. Chef Kevin from Flavours Catering prepares meals for these cruises, with dinner cruises departing at 6:30 pm and brunch cruises at 11:30 am on Saturdays and Sundays.
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For something extra special, the Prairie Lily offers Feature Cruises throughout the season. Events like the Nutrien Fireworks Festival and Sailing with a Sommelier Cruises (wine & food) are limited to 48 adult-only guests.
This year, the Sommelier Cruises are scheduled for Wednesdays in July and August, with the first one scheduled on Canada Day, July 1st. These 19+ tasting cruises will board at 6:45 pm and return at 8:30 pm.
Prairie Lily
The most popular Feature Cruise is the Nutrien Fireworks Festival during Labour Day weekend! The Prairie Lily offers a special cruise on the Saturday night of the festival, with a front-row seat to the fireworks show set to music. The evening includes a casual cruise with appetizers and sparkling wine on the upper deck, a delicious meal in the main dining cabins, and the fireworks show from the centre of the river at 9:30 pm.
The Prairie Lily dock is located in the Kinsmen Park Area on Spadina Crescent East, and parking is available for visitors at various locations in the area.
Whether you are a visitor in the city or an old-timer, grab your friends and family, and discover Saskatoon like never before on the Prairie Lily.
Trip Planning — Prairie Lily
What: The Prairie Lily offers cruises through Saskatoon’s Meewasin Valley, including sightseeing, dinner and brunch, feature and customizable events. The cruise offers themed meals from rivers around the world and hosts special events, such as sommelier tastings, fireworks cruises, and Saskatoon culture cruises.
When: May 22 to October 11, 2026
Where: Kinsmen Park, Saskatoon
How much:
Daytime Sightseeing Cruises: Adult: $30.00
Senior (65+)/Youth (12-17 years): $28.00
Child (2-11 years): $21.00
Infants (under 2): Free
(GST and PST are additional.)
Cruises with food (Weekend Brunch, Sommelier etc.): $60 and up, varies with events.
