Oktoberfest Beer & Dinner Cruises
Friday, September 18, 2026 | 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM
Oktoberfest on the Lake
Prost to an Unforgettable Night!
Gather your friends, don your lederhosen, and raise your steins high — it’s time for Oktoberfest on Lake Coeur d’Alene!
Enjoy a hand-picked lineup of German beers available for purchase, paired perfectly with a German-inspired dinner buffet crafted by The Coeur d’Alene Resort’s talented chefs. From warm pretzels to hearty German-inspired favorites, there’s plenty to dig into.
The lively Whack a Mole Band will set the soundtrack for the evening as you take in the crisp air, clinking glasses, and unbeatable lake scenery.
Ages 21+
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Cruise Details
Join us aboard and let us celebrate Oktoberfest together! Oktoberfest attire is encouraged - bring on the lederhosen!
Cruise Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Cruise Length: 90 minutes
First Cruise: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (boarding at 4 pm)
Second Cruise: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (boarding at 6:30 pm)
Boarding Location: Independence Point (Boarding Directions)
Tickets Include:
- A German-Inspired Dinner Buffet
- German Beer Selections Available on Board*
Ticket Price(s):
- Adults (Ages 21+) - $63.50
(ID is Required)
*Please note: Ages 21+ only cruise. Beer available for purchase on board.
Oktoberfest Menu
Come hungry for an Oktoberfest-inspired spread featuring Bavarian pretzels, beer mac & cheese, hearty German-inspired sides, pork prime rib, and Black Forest cake.
Warm Bavarian Pretzels
Served with beer cheese fondue and whole-grain mustard.
Bavarian Kraut Salad
Sauerkraut and shredded carrots tossed in a cider vinaigrette.
Beer Mac & Cheese
Creamy mac and cheese made with sharp cheddar and Oktoberfest lager.
Braised Red Cabbage with Apple
Slow-braised red cabbage with apples and warm spices.
Creamy Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes with a subtle kick of horseradish.
Honey-Mustard Glazed Pork Prime Rib
Tender pork prime rib finished with a honey-mustard glaze and rosemary jus, served with roasted root vegetables.
Black Forest Cake
Chocolate sponge layered with cherries and whipped cream.
Make It a Weekend of Oktoberfest
Our Oktoberfest Beer & Dinner Cruise is proud to be part of Downtown Coeur d’Alene’s Oktoberfest celebrations. Begin your weekend with the Tapping of the Keg downtown, then continue the festivities with a scenic dinner cruise on the lake. Whether you're sampling brews at the biergartens on Sherman Avenue or clinking steins aboard our cruise, Oktoberfest in CDA brings the flavor, fun, and atmosphere all weekend long. Prost to an unforgettable fall celebration!