La Crosse Queen

The current vessel, La Crosse Queen VII was built in 2008 at Skipperliner Marine on French Island, Wisconsin.

The La Crosse Queen has a split sternwheel and each is run by a twin diesel engine that powers hydraulic motors which turn the paddles.

Sometime in the night of April 14–15, 2010, the La Crosse Queen's office sank into the Mississippi river leaving most of the barge underwater.

[4] The barge was temporarily replaced with a yacht for summer 2010 where the staff was able to continue office functions, however there was no gift shop during this time.

The boat also offers private charters for special occasions, conventions, class reunions, receptions, weddings, business parties, and family get-togethers.