River Cruises


For those interested in meeting up with other paddlers, Colorado Whitewater offers free river cruises arranged by volunteers. These trips allow you to step it up and try a new section of river with the support of experienced lead and sweeps who know that section. Or if you have a favorite run, then simply come along and have fun with a group of boaters! The trips are not a teaching or training exercise, and members who participate are responsible for their own conduct and safety. 

Learn more about leading or participating on a cruise.

In order to participate in any cruise, you must be a CW member and sign a waiver.  

To sign a CW waiver click here.

BECOME A CRUISE LEADER OR SWEEP: We can't do this without you!  We are always looking for experienced boaters to lead or sweep a trip. Contact cruises@coloradowhitewater.org to add your River Cruise to the schedule or lead one listed below.

Disclaimer

Participation in Colorado Whitewater cruises, including leading and sweeping cruises, is voluntary, and all participants are responsible for their own safety and equipment. Participation in any CW activity requires a signed annual waiver acknowledging and assuming the risks associated with whitewater paddling, including serious injury or death.

Cruise Leads and Sweeps are fellow volunteers and are not professional guides, instructors, or safety personnel. They coordinate logistics and provide peer guidance as part of a group of self-reliant paddlers.

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2025 Cruise Schedule:

Please use the schedule below to help plan on joining one of our cruises.
River & section names in BOLD will become blue signup links as Cruise Leaders and Sweeps are confirmed and we know the cruise is happening. Check back regularly for updates.

Cruise Leaders will follow up with additional details once you are signed up. Please note that your participation will be confirmed only after the Cruise Leader verifies your skill level is appropriate for the cruise.

For all cruises, prior experience running the listed class of whitewater is required. If you're unsure whether your skills match the cruise requirements, please reach out to the Cruise Leader for that trip or email us at cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

Note: All cruises are subject to rescheduling or cancellation due to river conditions and the availability of volunteer leaders and sweeps.
Interested in volunteering? We’d love your help! Please contact us at cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

April

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

  • Sunday August 3rd, Bridges, Poudre River Class III (laps upon laps)
  • Saturday August 9th, Rincon, Arkansas River Class III
  • Saturday August 16th, Royal Gorge, Arkansas River Class III/IV
  • Sunday August 17th, Shoshone, CO River Class III(+)
  • Saturday August 23rd, Lower Blue Class III
  • Saturday August 30th, Parkdale, Arkansas River Class III (Also Bailey Fest)
  • Sunday August 31st, Deckers/ Foxton, NFSP Class III/IV (Also Bailey Fest)

SEPTEMBER


OCTOBER

NOVEMBER


BECOME A CRUISE LEADER OR SWEEP: We are always looking for experienced boaters to lead or sweep a trip. Contact cruises@coloradowhitewater.org to add your River Cruise to the schedule.

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