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