Showboat Branson Belle
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My husband and I were both really looking forward to the cruise, but we were both really unhappy with the food and the show. The food was TV dinner quality, fake mashed potatos and unidentified beef cuts with synthetic gravey. The show was 4 people dancing recital dances and singing as well as any church soloists. Rent a boat to see the lake and see another show.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 12 2009
We had a great time. The dinner cruise food was great and the show was awesome. It was very relaxing and entertaining. I can't wait to go back again!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 26 2009
The Showboat was the best experience I had in Branson. My family and I were welcomed aboard by an employee as we walked in and were presented with excelent service. The entertainment was also quite interesting. They had a tranquilitist, many dances and singing performances and a few magic acts. There was a few faults too. The only restrooms I know of are only located upstairs. This might be a problem with elderly or small children (but keep in mind there are elevators).
Reviewed by: Becky R from on Feb 26 2009
I personally loved the time i had on the showboat, the food was apsolutely delicious and the dessert (cheesecake) was great. We had plenty of time to enjoy the food so we were not rushed and we had a great view of the lake. The server was very friendly and had very good manners. When we were done with our meals we went to a huge beautiful room where we were very comfertably seated. First there was singing and dancing (very talented people and were very amazing) But what really blew me away were Tod Oliver and his amazing dogs. Tod performed numerous hillarious jokes and tricks. Tod was very friendly to his dogs and the dogs seemed to enjoy doing it. Tod also did a trick throughout the whole show where it looked like the dogs were talking (real dogs.) After the show we went into another room where everyone got to pet the dogs and there weren't long lines either. After we were done they parked the ship safely to the dock and we got off.
Reviewed by: Leslie from on Nov 13 2008
I also have worked on the showboat as a server. The accusations of the former disgruntled employee who doesn't know how to write properly are false! The showboat takes great strides to make sure that everything is safe and clean all the time. I personally have witnessed the preparation of food in the galley and hair nets and gloves are always used. Please do not be led astray by the bitter employee who probably got fired for something he did wrong and is angry. Every last thing he says is false. The showboat is an amazing attraction and has been known as one of the best in Branson for many years.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 11 2008
stay away if all possible it bad. i use to work in the galley of the branson bell. the staff down stairs kid you not wore no glove while preparing the food the boss larry said were gloves only out side in view of customer no hair net while preparing food. and the staff at the preparing table i worked at ate food with there hands and same hands but back in food when i got something to eat after i got off worked i grabbed it my self and i still got sick. there mold and the flors are messy in the galley people wash dishes and pick dirty plates people ate off off wiped off on there shirt and started making sald. and saw 3 mice down in the galley i told larry and he said dont worry those are the galley rats . they are ok and they dont wash dishes very good where they cook the paddle whell food is dirty and never cleaned the cook never was his hands messing with raw meet and then touching the cooked meat with his hands beth is dirty and the old ladies are even groos they cough and spit in the sald i would not lie i had to quit because of this because i like telling people about my experince working in branson. i went to work for the dixi stampde and they are a lot cleaner inthe kitchen they make you wear face mask 2 pair of gloves and hair net even if your bald head like me. stay away from the branson bell. more on top of thatthey have a schedule to keep 15 min sald 30 min dinner to cleqan up and 10 min dessert and get tips these servers make 250.00 a week not inculding tips. the workers down stairs dropped a pice of chicken on the floor she picked it up and put it on a plate gross. i never work there or go back there again i got mad at my mom when she brought my kids there . i left work and went to get mcdonalds for my kids and mom so they did not have to eat what i saw down stairs i always wore gloves and hair net . but you decied when you see it the food is bad they give you small serving you pay 45.00 or more for ticket and the roast beff is only they said 1200 a person for the full corse meal and when i worked there the captian crashed the boat in to a bunch of trees out in the middle of the lake so if you want to puit your kids in danger go ahead be my guest rember i told you how bad this place was that from a galley worker in the very bottom of boat.
Reviewed by: eddie from on Oct 10 2008
I loved the showbaoat. I have benn going to branson for years but didnt ride the showboat until this june but i defnitley dont regret it. The price was reasonable for me being a silver dollar city passholder but can be expensive if you aren't a passholder. The food was great, along with the view. The show exceeded my expectations and turned out to be one of my favorite shows on our trip. All and all it is a great thing to do while in Branson.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 09 2008
the view was great the food awsome and the show was great this had something for everyone young and old before we boarded the boat we strolled through the stores and the garden how wonderful
Reviewed by: MARY ann from on Jun 17 2008
We just attended the Sunday 4:00pm show this past weekend. The food was suprisingly good and the dessert was great! The entertainment was fun, engaging and entertaining. We were a bit disappointed that Todd Oliver & his dogs were not performing on the 4pom crusie but the Emcee (chris) and the Russian Dancers were awesome! I hope to go again next year and see Todd Oliver on an 8pm cruise.
Reviewed by: Amber from on Apr 29 2008
More than I expected. I went to the 12:00 show and especially liked the blonde guy in the boxer shorts! The dinning room is huge and I can't believe they fit a show that big on the boat. I hope to see more in the future.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 05 2008
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My husband and I were both really looking forward to the cruise, but we were both really unhappy with the food and the show. The food was TV dinner quality, fake mashed potatos and unidentified beef cuts with synthetic gravey. The show was 4 people dancing recital dances and singing as well as any church soloists. Rent a boat to see the lake and see another show.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 12 2009
We had a great time. The dinner cruise food was great and the show was awesome. It was very relaxing and entertaining. I can't wait to go back again!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 26 2009
The Showboat was the best experience I had in Branson. My family and I were welcomed aboard by an employee as we walked in and were presented with excelent service. The entertainment was also quite interesting. They had a tranquilitist, many dances and singing performances and a few magic acts. There was a few faults too. The only restrooms I know of are only located upstairs. This might be a problem with elderly or small children (but keep in mind there are elevators).
Reviewed by: Becky R from on Feb 26 2009
I personally loved the time i had on the showboat, the food was apsolutely delicious and the dessert (cheesecake) was great. We had plenty of time to enjoy the food so we were not rushed and we had a great view of the lake. The server was very friendly and had very good manners. When we were done with our meals we went to a huge beautiful room where we were very comfertably seated. First there was singing and dancing (very talented people and were very amazing) But what really blew me away were Tod Oliver and his amazing dogs. Tod performed numerous hillarious jokes and tricks. Tod was very friendly to his dogs and the dogs seemed to enjoy doing it. Tod also did a trick throughout the whole show where it looked like the dogs were talking (real dogs.) After the show we went into another room where everyone got to pet the dogs and there weren't long lines either. After we were done they parked the ship safely to the dock and we got off.
Reviewed by: Leslie from on Nov 13 2008
I also have worked on the showboat as a server. The accusations of the former disgruntled employee who doesn't know how to write properly are false! The showboat takes great strides to make sure that everything is safe and clean all the time. I personally have witnessed the preparation of food in the galley and hair nets and gloves are always used. Please do not be led astray by the bitter employee who probably got fired for something he did wrong and is angry. Every last thing he says is false. The showboat is an amazing attraction and has been known as one of the best in Branson for many years.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 11 2008
stay away if all possible it bad. i use to work in the galley of the branson bell. the staff down stairs kid you not wore no glove while preparing the food the boss larry said were gloves only out side in view of customer no hair net while preparing food. and the staff at the preparing table i worked at ate food with there hands and same hands but back in food when i got something to eat after i got off worked i grabbed it my self and i still got sick. there mold and the flors are messy in the galley people wash dishes and pick dirty plates people ate off off wiped off on there shirt and started making sald. and saw 3 mice down in the galley i told larry and he said dont worry those are the galley rats . they are ok and they dont wash dishes very good where they cook the paddle whell food is dirty and never cleaned the cook never was his hands messing with raw meet and then touching the cooked meat with his hands beth is dirty and the old ladies are even groos they cough and spit in the sald i would not lie i had to quit because of this because i like telling people about my experince working in branson. i went to work for the dixi stampde and they are a lot cleaner inthe kitchen they make you wear face mask 2 pair of gloves and hair net even if your bald head like me. stay away from the branson bell. more on top of thatthey have a schedule to keep 15 min sald 30 min dinner to cleqan up and 10 min dessert and get tips these servers make 250.00 a week not inculding tips. the workers down stairs dropped a pice of chicken on the floor she picked it up and put it on a plate gross. i never work there or go back there again i got mad at my mom when she brought my kids there . i left work and went to get mcdonalds for my kids and mom so they did not have to eat what i saw down stairs i always wore gloves and hair net . but you decied when you see it the food is bad they give you small serving you pay 45.00 or more for ticket and the roast beff is only they said 1200 a person for the full corse meal and when i worked there the captian crashed the boat in to a bunch of trees out in the middle of the lake so if you want to puit your kids in danger go ahead be my guest rember i told you how bad this place was that from a galley worker in the very bottom of boat.
Reviewed by: eddie from on Oct 10 2008
I loved the showbaoat. I have benn going to branson for years but didnt ride the showboat until this june but i defnitley dont regret it. The price was reasonable for me being a silver dollar city passholder but can be expensive if you aren't a passholder. The food was great, along with the view. The show exceeded my expectations and turned out to be one of my favorite shows on our trip. All and all it is a great thing to do while in Branson.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 09 2008
the view was great the food awsome and the show was great this had something for everyone young and old before we boarded the boat we strolled through the stores and the garden how wonderful
Reviewed by: MARY ann from on Jun 17 2008
We just attended the Sunday 4:00pm show this past weekend. The food was suprisingly good and the dessert was great! The entertainment was fun, engaging and entertaining. We were a bit disappointed that Todd Oliver & his dogs were not performing on the 4pom crusie but the Emcee (chris) and the Russian Dancers were awesome! I hope to go again next year and see Todd Oliver on an 8pm cruise.
Reviewed by: Amber from on Apr 29 2008
More than I expected. I went to the 12:00 show and especially liked the blonde guy in the boxer shorts! The dinning room is huge and I can't believe they fit a show that big on the boat. I hope to see more in the future.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 05 2008
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