Yes, if you ask a deckhand, and patiently wait to request permission to board, you will climb to the top deck, the Pilot's Room, man the enormous wheel, and attempt to navigate her through the Rivers of America!!

You will be expected to sign the Log, and your River Boat Pilot's License is 'signed' by Walt Disney. This license is valid for one year from the date of issuance!! Of course, if you are found to be less than brave of heart and sound nerve, well, you will be thrust back in time to the days of sailing ships... to swab the decks of the Columbia... Hawkeye does enjoy giving abject torments!!