and encloses a paddle mechanism that is used to propel the boat through the water. The Swan Boats were first launched in 1877 by Irish immigrant and shipbuilder Robert Paget. The Paget family ...

The Swan Boats, first introduced by Irish immigrant Robert Paget in 1877, are propelled by a driver who sits atop a paddle wheel to pedal the vessel forward, according to the company’s website.

And if you have a few dollars, visitors recommend taking a 15-minute ride on a Swan Boat. The large paddle boats cost $4.75 to ride (or $3.25 for kids ages 2 to 15 and $4.25 for seniors ...

And if you have a few dollars, visitors recommend taking a 15-minute ride on a Swan Boat. The large paddle boats cost $4.75 to ride (or $3.25 for kids ages 2 to 15 and $4.25 for seniors ...