2025 Hakuna Matata Cruises:

The Hakuna Matata is a 49 passenger tour boat that can take you on a wonderful adventure on the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. It is an all-weather, 53’ foot, 49-passenger Coast Guard licensed tour boat. There is seating and cafe tables on both the upper and the lower decks. The first level of the boat is fully enclosed with large windows. The upper deck is a huge open air patio offering 360 degree views of the river, bluffs, islands and historical points of interest along the way making it perfect for nature, photography and family photos. The cruise is made even more comfortable as the boat has restrooms and the TIKI BAR offering a cash bar and light snacks. The Hakuna Matata cruises run May thru November; weather and river conditions permitting. A variety of scheduled cruising opportunities will be offered and the Hakuna Matata will also be available to rent for private parties such at weddings, bachlorette/bachelor, birthday, graduation, retirement and much more..

To book the Hakuna Matata for a private event, click here to view form, BUT you must email or call us to make reservations!

One And A Half Hour Fall Color Cruises:

Every Saturday and Sunday in October!

ALL ABOARD!! Be mesmerized by our majestic palisading bluffs and cruise 2 mighty rivers with our exciting fun-loving crew that offers a fun Tiki Bar with tropical cocktails for the adults and kiddy cocktails for the kids! Sit back and relax as we point out Mile Marker 0 of the Illinois River and if the spirit hits you, grab your sweetie and dance as we play fun and romantic island tunes!

$27/adults, $23/seniors 63+, $15/children

Please check times when booking as they may change. When making reservations, you will need to choose either upper level or lower level seating. The prices are the same for both levels.

May Specialty Cruises

Cinco de Mayo Dinner Cruise

5:30-7:30pm • May 2 • $55/person

NO TIME TO SIESTA IT’S TIME TO FIESTA!  PARTY ABOARD THE HAKUNA MATATA!!  Mexican Fiesta catered by the Award Winning Grafton Oyster Bar!  Harborita Menu:  $4.61+tax!! Harborita, Sunset Harborita, Peach Harborita, Strawberry Harborita!

Menu:

Grilled Chicken Enchiladas

Fried Mini Tacos

Nacho Station

Taco Station

 Featuring ground beef, grilled chicken, queso cheese sauce, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole.

Celebration Saturday Cruise! Theme: Cheers to Margarita's!

3:30-5pm • May 3 • $27/adults, $23/seniors 63+, $15/children

NO TIME FOR A SIESTA IT’S TIME TO FIESTA!  PARTY ABOARD THE HAKUNA MATATA!! 

It's Tequila Time!! Margarita's for $6!!

Mexican Hat Dance Contest! 2 Awards given to the "MOST FUN" dancers!!!

Cinco de mayo sunset cruise

5:30-7:30pm • May 3• $36/person 

NO TIME FOR A SIESTA IT’S TIME TO FIESTA!  PARTY ABOARD THE HAKUNA MATATA!! 

It's Tequila Time!!  Margarita's for $6!!

Mexican Hat Dance Contest! 2 Awards given to the "MOST FUN" dancers!!!

Celebration Saturday Cruise! Theme: Mother's Day

3:30-5:00 pm • May 10 • $27/adults, $23/seniors 63+, $15/children

THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT!

Cheers to Mom Bar Menu

Momosas:  $4.61 plus tax

Mommarita’s:  4.61 plus tax

Mom's all Receive a gift upon arrival!

Mother’s Day SUNSET CRUISE

5:30-7:30 pm • May 10 • $36/person

THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT!

Cheers to Mom Bar Menu

Momosas:  $4.61 plus tax 

Mommarit’s:  $4.61 plus tax

Mom's all Receive a gift upon arrival!

Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise

11am-1pm • May 11 • $55/person

THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT!  Cruise the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers while enjoying a delicious meal catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar!
Menu:

  • House Salad with choice of dressing

  • Carved smoked Ham

  • Fried Chicken

  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

  • Country Green Beans

  • Bread Pudding

Our Tiki Bar will be featuring “Cheers to Mom” Bar Menu: Momosas: $4.61+tax, Mommarita’s: $4.61+tax

Happy Mother’s Day!

Sunday Funday Cruise Theme: Mother's Day

1:30-2:30pm • May 11 • $27/adults, $23/seniors 63+, $15/children

THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT!

Cheers to Mom Bar Menu

Momosas:  $4.61 plus tax

Mommarit’s:  4.61 plus tax

Mom's all Receive a gift upon arrival!

happy hour sunset cruise

6-8pm • May 16 • $55/person

Happy Hour Cruise Menu: 

Appetizer Buffet

Cajun Tequila Wings

Toasted Ravioli

Fried Catfish Fritters with house made tarter sauce

Crab Cakes topped with Crawfish Cardinale Sauce

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Un-Wined Sunset Cruise

6-8pm • May 17 • $36/person

It is a beautiful day to sit and relax with a glass of wine! Sample 5 Wines While Cruising Our Beautiful Rivers! Tasting is Included in the Cost of the Cruise!

sunday brunch cruise

11am-1pm • May 18 • $55/person

Cruise the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers while enjoying a delicious brunch catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar.

Mimosas:  $4.61 plus tax

Bloody Mary's:  $4.61 plus tax

 Menu:

Fried Chicken 

Biscuits and Gravy      

Sausage Links                                    

Fried Potatoes               

Omelet Station

Assorted Pastries

Fresh Fruit Tray                                  

Pirate’s of the missisippi Sunset Cruise

6-8PM • May 24 & 25 • $36/person

ARRGH! Ahoy Mateys! The Captain has Invited You to Sail The Mississippi River! Pirate

Costume Contests:

Adult

Child

Couple

Cocktails Will Include: Mississippi Mudslides $6, Adult Pirate Punch $6, Pirate Lads Punch:  $3

Memorial Day remembrance Cruise

1:00-2:30pm • May 26 • $27/adults, $23/seniors 63+, $15/children

Bring flowers and add to our wreath that will be placed on the river in remembrance of all ourloved ones and our service men and women that we have lost.

June Specialty Cruises

Hawaiian Luau Dinner Sunset Cruise

6:30-8:30 June 6 $55/person

Our Captain and Crew Will Greet You with an Hawaiian Lei as You Board Our Hakuna Matata!
Join Us at the Tiki Bar for Beautiful Tropical Cocktails as we Set Sail on the Mississippi River!

Tropical Cocktails:  $6! 

Serving

TropicalSalad

Mango BBQ porktenderloin

Teriyaki beefskewers

Island stylefried rice

Hawaiian Baked beans

Hawaiian Luau Sunset Cruise

6:30-8:30pm • June 7 • $36/person

Our Captain and Crew Will Greet You with an Hawaiian Lei as You Board Our Hakuna Matata!
Join Us at the Tiki Bar for Beautiful Tropical Cocktails as we Set Sail on the Mississippi River!

Tropical Cocktails:  $6! 
Hula Hoop Contest
Best Couple LOL!  YES!
Best Child
Best Adult

            

Father’s Day Sunset dinner Cruise

6:30-8:30pm • June 13 • $55/person

 Dad's all recieve a gift upon arrival!!

Menu:

House salad with choice of dressing

BBQ Pork Steak Steak Kabobs

Ultimate Mac n’ Cheese

Baked Beans Sweet

corn on the cob

Celebrating Dad Sunset Cruise

6:30-8:30pm • June 14 • $36

Celebrating Dad Sunset Cruise $2 Beer to Coors Lt. and Ultra

Dad's all receive a gift upon arrival!

Father's Day Brunch Cruise

11:00-1:00pm • June 15 • $36/person

Treat your dad to a cruise and a wonderful Father’s Day Brunch catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar!

Father’s Day Brunch Cruise Menu:

House Salad with choice of dressing        

Fried Chicken                                          

BBQ Pork Steak                                      

Au Gratin Potatoes                        

Country Style Green Beans

Bread Pudding

  The perfect Father’s Day Gift!

Cheers to Dad Bar Menu:

Coors Light, Miller Light, Bud Light,  $2

Happy Father’s Day!

Un-Wined Sunset Cruise Sunset Cruise

6:30-8:30pm • June 21 • $36/person

It is a beautiful day to sit and relax with a glass of wine! Sample 5 Wines While Cruising Our Beautiful Rivers! Tasting is Included in the Cost of the Cruise.

Sunday Brunch Cruise

11:00-1:00pm • June 22 • $55/person

Cruise the Mississippi andIllinois Rivers while enjoying a delicious brunch catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar

Mimosas:  $4.61 plus tax

Bloody Mary's:  $4.61 plustax

Menu:

Fried Chicken 

Biscuits and Gravy      

Sausage Links                                    

Fried Potatoes               

Omelet Station

Assorted Pastries 

Fresh Fruit Tray              

Rock & Rolling in the USA Cruise

4:30-6pm • June 28 • $27/adults, $23/Military&Seniors, $15/kids

1:00-2:30 June 29

Still Like that Old-Time Rock 'n' Roll! And Let the River Just Sooth Your Soul!

Menu:  Adult Rootbeer Floats $6 Children's Rootbeer Floats $5

Rock & Rolling in the USA Sunset cruise

6:30-8:30pm • June 28 • $36/person

Still Like that Old-Time Rock 'n' Roll! And Let the River Just Sooth Your Soul!

Menu:  Adult Rootbeer Floats $6 Children's Rootbeer Floats $5

July Specialty Cruises

Rock & Rolling in the USA Happy Hour Sunset Cruise!

6:30-8:30pm • July 4 • $55/person

Still Like that Old-Time Rock 'n' Roll!
And Let the River Just Sooth Your Soul!

Appetizer Buffet

Cajun Tequila Wings

Toasted Ravioli

Fried Catfish Fritters with house made tarter sauce

Crab Cakes topped with Crawfish Cardinale Sauce

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Fireworks sunset cruise

6:30 - 8:30pm • July 5 • $36/person

Fireworks on the River is truly a sight to behold! Cruise with us from 6:30 - 8:30. At 8:30 our Hakuna Matata will return to Grafton Harbor and park on our dock where you will be able to stay aboard and watch the fireworks from the upper deck of our tourboat!! Be sure to bring your picnic baskets!! The Tiki Bar will remain open until after the Fireworks. (We do not allow beverages to be brought aboard, thank you!)

Jimmy Buffet Tribute Sunset Cruise

6:30- 8:30 pm • July 12 • $36/person

Calling all Jimmy Buffett fans!

  • Boat Drinks? Absolutely!

  • Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes? No Brainer!!

  • On Particular Harbor? Grafton Harbor of Course!!

  • Fins? Well They Say Once!!

    Cruise on the Illinois & Mississippi Rivers while sipping on $4.61+tax Harboritas! The crew will be dressed up in our best island attire and you can too!

sunday brunch cruise

11am-1pm • July 13 • $55/person

Cruise the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers while enjoying a delicious brunch catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar.

Mimosas:  $4.61 plus tax

Bloody Mary's:  $4.61 plus tax

 Menu:

Fried Chicken 

Biscuits and Gravy      

Sausage Links                                    

Fried Potatoes               

Omelet Station

Assorted Pastries

Fresh Fruit Tray   

 Happy Hour Sunset Cruise

6:30-8:30 July 18 $55/person

Menu:

Appetizer Buffet

Cajun Tequila Wings

Toasted Ravioli

Fried Catfish Fritters with house made tarter sauce

Crab Cakes topped with Crawfish Cardinale Sauce

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Hakuna Moscato Sunset Cruise

6:30 - 8:30pm • July 19 • $36/person

Hakuna Moscato What a Wonderful Wine! It is a beautiful day to sit and relax with a glass of wine! Special:  Glass of Mocato:  $5!! Taste 4 amazing flavors before you buy!

Pirate's of the Mississippi Sunset Cruise

6:15-8:15pm • July 26 • $36/person

ARRGH! Ahoy Mateys! The Captain has Invited You to Sail The Mississippi River!

Pirate Costume Contests:

Adult

Child

Couple

Cocktails Will Include: Mississippi Mudslides $6, Adult Pirate Punch $6, Pirate Lads Punch:  $3

Sunday Brunch cruise

11:00-1:00pm • July 27 • $55/person

Cruise the Mississippi andIllinois Rivers while enjoying a delicious brunch catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar

Mimosas:  $4.61 plus tax

Bloody Mary's:  $4.61 plus tax

Menu:

Fried Chicken 

Biscuits and Gravy      

Sausage Links                                    

Fried Potatoes               

Omelet Station

Assorted Pastries

Fresh Fruit Tray              

 

August Specialty Cruises

Hawaiian Luau sunset cruise

6:15-8:15pm • August 2 • $36/person

Our Captain and Crew Will Greet You with an Hawaiian Lei as You Board Our Hakuna Matata!
Join Us at the Tiki Bar for Beautiful Tropical Cocktails as we Set Sail on the Mississippi River!

Hula Hoop Contest
Best Couple LOL!  YES!
Best Child
Best Adult

Hawaiian Luau cruise

4:15-5:45pm • August 2 • $27/adults, $23/military&seniors, $15/kids

1:00-2:30pm August 3

Our Captain and Crew Will Greet You with an Hawaiian Lei as You Board Our Hakuna Matata!
Join Us at the Tiki Bar for Beautiful Tropical Cocktails as we Set Sail on the Mississippi River!


Hula Hoop Contest
Best Couple LOL!  YES!
Best Child
Best Adult

              

Hakuna Moscato Sunset Cruise

6-8pm • August 9 • $36/person

Hakuna Moscato What a Wonderful Wine! It is a beautiful day to sit and relax with a glass of wine! Special:  Glass of Mocato:  $5!! Taste 4 amazing flavors before you buy!

Sunday Brunch Cruise

11:00-1:00pm August 10 $55/person

Cruise the Mississippi andIllinois Rivers while enjoying a delicious brunch catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar

Mimosas:  $4.61 plus tax

Bloody Mary's:  $4.61 plustax

Menu:

Fried Chicken 

Biscuits and Gravy      

Sausage Links                                    

Fried Potatoes               

Omelet Station

Assorted Pastries

Fresh Fruit Tray     

parrot head sunset dinner cruise

6-8pm • August 15 • $55/person

Calling all JimmyBuffett fans!

  • Boat Drinks? Absolutely!

  • Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes? No Brainer!!

  • On Particular Harbor? Grafton Harbor of Course!!

  • Fins? Well They Say Once!!

Cruise on the Illinois & Mississippi Riverswhile sipping on $4.61+tax Harboritas! The crew will be dressed up in our bestisland attire and you can too!

Menu:  

Strawberry Fields Salad with Raspberry Vinegarette Dressing

Crab Cake Sliders

Jerk Chicken

Island Rice

Shrimp and Andouille Pasta

Key Lime Pie

Jimmy Buffett Tribute Sunset cruise

6:00-8pm • August 16 • $36/person

Calling all JimmyBuffett fans!

  • Boat Drinks? Absolutely!

  • Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes? No Brainer!!

  • On Particular Harbor? Grafton Harbor of Course!!

  • Fins? Well They Say Once!!

Cruise on the Illinois & Mississippi Riverswhile sipping on $4.61+tax Harboritas! The crew will be dressed up in our bestisland attire and you can too!

Coastal Cowboys & Cowgirls Sunset Cruise

5:45-7:45pm • August 23 • $36/person

Rounding-Up all Cowboys and Cowgirls for a Rootn' Tootn'n Good Time! We will be Riding Off into the Sunset While listening to the Tunes of Country Music. Wear Your best Cowboy and Cowgirls Attire! Dance Contest! Best Cowgirl Best Cowboy Best Couple

Sunday Brunch Cruise

11:00-1pm August 24 $55/person

Cruise the Mississippi andIllinois Rivers while enjoying a delicious brunch catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar

Mimosas:  $4.61 plus tax

Bloody Mary's:  $4.61 plustax

Menu:

Fried Chicken 

Biscuits and Gravy      

Sausage Links                                    

Fried Potatoes               

Omelet Station

Assorted Pastries

Fresh Fruit Tray       

Rock & Rolling in the USA Happy Hour Sunset Cruise

5:30-7:30PM • August 29 • $55/person

Still Like that Old-Time Rock 'n' Roll!
And Let the River Just Sooth Your Soul!

Appetizer Buffet

Cajun Tequila Wings

Toasted Ravioli

Fried Catfish Fritters with house made tarter sauce

Crab Cakes topped with Crawfish Cardinale Sauce

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Rock & Rolling in the USA Sunset Cruise!

5:30-7:30pm • August 30&31 • $36

Still Like that Old-Time Rock 'n' Roll! And Let the River Just Sooth Your Soul!

Menu:  Adult Rootbeer Floats $6 Children's Rootbeer Floats $5

September Specialty Cruises

Rock & Rolling in the USA! cruise

1-2:30pm • September 1 • $27/adults, $23/seniors 63+, $15/children

Still Like that Old-Time Rock 'n' Roll! And Let the River Just Sooth Your Soul!

Menu:  Adult Rootbeer Floats $6 Children's Rootbeer Floats $5

Hawaiian Luau Sunset Cruise

5:15-7:15 September 6 $36/Person

Hula Hoop Contest Best Couple LOL!  YES! Best Child Best Adult

taste of italy sunset dinner cruise

5:15-7:15pm • September 12• $55/person

We may not be on the Po River in Italy, but you can still enjoy some appetitoso Italian food prepared by the Award Winning Grafton Oyster Bar.  This two-hour sunset cruise promises a very romantic and relaxing evening.

 Menu:

Italian salad with red onion, pimentos, artichoke hearts, and Parmesan cheese

Toasted Ravioli

Lasagna

Chicken Marsala

Pasta Con Broccoli

Garlic Bread

Pirate's of the Mississippi Sunset Cruise

5:00-7:00pm • September 13 • $36/person

ARRGH! Ahoy Mateys! The Captain has Invited You to Sail The Mississippi River!

Pirate Costume Contests: Adult, Child, Couple

Cocktails Will Include: Mississippi Mudslides $6, Adult Pirate Punch $6, Pirate Lads Punch:  $3

sunday brunch cruise

11am-1pm • September 14 • $55/person

Cruise the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers while enjoying a delicious brunch catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar.

Mimosas:  $4.61 plus tax

Bloody Mary's:  $4.61 plus tax

 Menu:

Fried Chicken 

Biscuits and Gravy      

Sausage Links                                    

Fried Potatoes               

Omelet Station

Assorted Pastries

Fresh Fruit Tray         

Jimmy Buffett Tribute Sunset cruise

5-7pm • September 20 • $36/person

Calling all JimmyBuffett fans! Boat Drinks? Absolutely! Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes? No Brainer!! On Particular Harbor? Grafton Harbor of Course!! Fins? Well They Say Once!! —Cruise on the Illinois & Mississippi Riverswhile sipping on $4.61+tax Harboritas! The crew will be dressed up in our bestisland attire and you can too!

Happy Hour sunset Cruise

6-8pm • September 26 • $55/person

Appetizer Buffet

Cajun Tequila Wings

Toasted Ravioli

Fried Catfish Fritters with house made tarter sauce

Crab Cakes topped with Crawfish Cardinale Sauce

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Un-Wined Sunset Cruise

4:30-6:30pm • September 27 • $36/person

 It is a beautiful day to sit and relax with a glass of wine! Sample 5 Wines While Cruising Our Beautiful Rivers! Tasting is Included in the Cost of the Cruise. Price of Cruise

October & November Specialty Cruises

Wine & Dinner Sunset Cruise

5:00-7:00pm • October 3 • $55/person

Bring your sweetheart or your friends on a romantic sunset cruise and enjoy a delicious meal catered by Grafton Oyster Bar and a glass of wine from Grafton Harbor's Signature Collection. (The price of this cruise includes 1, 7-ounce pour)


Menu:

House salad with choice of dressing

Beef Medallions w/ Whiskey peppercorn cream sauce

Chicken Modiga

Cavatelli Pasta

Butter Roasted green beans

Bread Pudding

Glorious Fall Sunset Cruise

Every Saturday in October

4:30-6:30pm • October 4 • $36/person

4:30-6:30 October 11, 4:15-6:15 October 18 &, 4-6 October 25

Let the Enjoyment of Fall Return to Our Senses! Come Try Our Our Fabulous Fall Cocktails! ALL ABOARD!! Be mesmerized by our majestic palisading bluffs as they turn the magical colors of Fall!   Cruise 2 mighty rivers with our exciting fun loving crew that offers a variety of spootacular cocktails for the adults and kiddy cocktails for the kids! Sit back and relax as we point out Mile Marker 0 of the Illinois River and if the spirit hits you, grab your sweetie and dance as we play fun and romantic island tunes!  

Sunday Brunch cruise

11am-1pm • October 5 • $55/person

Cruise the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers while enjoying a delicious brunch catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar.

Mimosas:  $4.61 plus tax

Bloody Mary's:  $4.61 plus tax

 Menu:

Fried Chicken 

Carved Smoked Ham 

Sausage Links                                    

Fried Potatoes               

Omelet Station

Assorted Pastries

Fresh Fruit Tray

Fall Color Cruise Cruises

Every Saturday&Sunday in October

Adults:  $27 Military and Seniors:  $23 Kids 17 and Under $15

Let the Enjoyment of Fall Return to Our Senses With Our Famous: Serving Our Fabulous Fall Cocktails. ALL ABOARD!! Be mesmerized by our majestic palisading bluffs and cruise 2 mighty rivers with our exciting fun loving crew that offers a fun Tiki Bar with tropical cocktails for the adults and kiddy cocktails for the kids! Sit back and relax as we point out Mile Marker 0 of the Illinois River and if the spirit hits you, grab your sweetie and dance as we play fun and romantic island tunes! Price of Cruise

Coastal Cowboys & Cowgirls Sunset Cruise

4-6pm November 1 $36/person

Rounding-Up all Cowboys and Cowgirls for a Rootn' Tootn'n Good Time! We will be Riding Off into the Sunset While listening to the Tunes of Country Music. Wear Your best Cowboy and Cowgirls Attire! Dance Contest! Best Cowgirl Best Cowboy Best Couple