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The Channel Cat Water Taxi has been recognized as a Locals Love Us winner and was showcased by National Geographic and the Mississippi River Geotourism Stewardship Council as one of the best destinations for travelers seeking an authentic experience of the region. The open-air boats are a leisurely way to enjoy the Mississippi River as it flows east to west for one of only a few times over its length. Bicyclists and their bikes are welcome on board the Channel Cat.

Download the Channel Cat App for real time schedules and announcements.

Operates seven days a week, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, then weekends only through October (weather permitting).

All-day tickets allow passengers to get on an off as they like to enjoy the 4 stops on both the Iowa and Illinois side of the Mississippi.

Adults: $8
Children age 2-10: $4
Children under two accompanied by an adult ride free

Landings:

Riverbend Commons, 2951 River Drive
Moline, IL
Located near the WIU-QC Campus and the Mills, the Riverbend Commons is the new home port for the Channel Cat. If you're looking for a quiet, inexpensive way to see the Mississippi, try a bicycle ride along the Great River Trail (Illinois) that extends 10 miles from Rock Island to Hampton.

Isle Casino Hotel, 17th St. & Isle Parkway
Bettendorf, Iowa​
Home of the Isle of Capri Casino with 70-item buffet restaurant and gift shop. Enjoy the scenic IA side of the Mississippi River and walk or bike the Mississippi River Trail and its connecting trails.

Village of East Davenport Lindsay Park
2100 E. River Drive Davenport, Iowa
Historical village dating back to 1851, located off Davenport's River Drive, is a shopper's and diner's paradise with unique stores and restaurants.

John Deere Commons
Behind the Radisson Hotel, 1415 River Drive
Moline, Illinois
Home of the TaxSlayer Center, Radisson Hotel, John Deere Pavilion, Centre Station, and Bass Street Chop House restaurant, with an outdoor deck and picturesque riverfront view. Visit downtown shops and restaurants.
Address: 2951 River Drive • Moline, IL 61265