Full Moon Float

Come join us on our world famous Full Moon Float! Spend a magical evening paddling the Mississippi River and enjoy fine dining in a unique and unparalleled natural setting.

At our early evening meet up in Downtown STL, we’ll outfit you with everything you’ll need for the evening and shuttle you to our put-in upstream. Remember, no paddling experience or special equipment is necessary, we’ve got you covered! Our boat captains will then guide you along the river in our extraordinary 29 foot voyageur canoes until you arrive at a beautiful and uninhabited river island just in time for sunset and the “magic hour”. You’ll have time to explore the beach, take a swim, search for arrowheads, spot eagles, or simply sit back and crack a cold one while a “campfire gourmet” dinner is being prepared for you. After dining around the campfire, you can enjoy sharing stories with your new river friends, stargazing and soaking up the light of the full moon before paddling home. This Big Muddy Adventures signature trip is truly a night to remember!

Trip Information:

How often does this trip run? - This trip runs 2 evenings a month surrounding the full moon.

When are the Full Moon Floats in 2024?

  • Sunday, March 24th & Monday, March 25th (3:00pm)

  • Monday, April 22nd & Tuesday, April 23rd (4:00pm)

  • Wednesday, May 22nd & Thursday, May 23rd (5:00pm)

  • Thursday, June 20th & Friday, June 21st (5:00pm)

  • Friday, July 19th & Saturday, July 20th (5:00pm)

  • Monday, August 19th & Tuesday, August 20th (5:00pm)

  • Tuesday, September 17th & Wednesday, September 18th (4:00pm)

  • Wednesday, October 16th & Thursday, October 17th (3:00pm)

  • Friday, November 15th & Saturday, November 16th (2:00pm)

Who is this trip best for? - This trip is best for anyone over 18 who enjoys unique outdoor experiences, campfire cooking and who doesn’t mind staying up a bit late!

Where and when does this trip start and end? - This trip starts between 2 pm and 5 pm depending on when sunset takes place(Please see trip schedule above for times!) The meet-up location will be at a convenient spot in Downtown St. Louis. We will communicate the meet up location 2 days before the trip. Trips will end about 6 hours after the meet-up time at the levee in front of the Arch.

What is included in this trip? - We provide all necessary safety and paddling gear including life jackets, paddles, and dry bags. Our experienced river guides will be available to you the entire trip to assist you and answer all of your questions. No need to worry about transportation as our crew will shuttle you to the put-in from our meet-up location. We’ll provide a full campfire gourmet dinner (we are able to accommodate most dietary restrictions) and a cooler for any BYO beverages.

What do I need to bring? - Please make sure you bring the following items with you on your trip:

Required Gear:

  • River shoes/sandals with a backstrap, waterproof boots, or old sneakers that you don’t mind getting muddy or wet (NO FLIP FLOPS)

  • Weather appropriate clothing (We will have plenty of extra dry bags, so feel free to bring as many layers as you may need for comfort.)

  • Reusable water bottle

  • A headlamp or flashlight

Suggested Gear:

  • Camera

  • Hat

  • Sunscreen/bug spray (weather permitting)

  • Swimsuit and towel (weather permitting)

  • Change of clothes

  • Dry bag or box for personal items

  • Any adult beverages you’d like to enjoy on the island

  • Cash to tip your awesome guides

How much does this trip cost? - $95 per person