• The first step to book a private or public cruise is to view our color brochure and/or this website in complete detail, select your cruise date(s), then call our office. This will answer many of your questions and save you time.
• We have two yachts on Lake Mendota (40, 50 capacity) & two yachts on Lake Monona (40, 66 capacity). All of our yachts have two restrooms.
• Cruises run rain or shine. In the event of continuous severe weather, the captain reserves the right to cancel the cruise.
• Lake Mendota sights include: Governors Mansion, State Capitol, UW Campus, natural areas & lakefront estates.
• Lake Monona sights include: Monona Terrace, State Capitol, several views of the downtown Madison skyline, natural areas & lakefront estates.
• Parking for Lake Mendota cruises is at the Mariner's Inn, 5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive, Madison.
• Parking for the Lake Monona cruises, departing from Machinery Row, 601 Williamson Street, is at the Monona Terrace, limited metered parking available at Law Park, downtown area parking ramps & on-street parking in the Williamson Street neighborhood.
• Parking for Lake Monona cruises, departing from Olin Park, is available in the Olin Park parking lot. Note: do not park in stalls designated for trailer parking.
• Private charter cruises are reserved when we receive your $500 deposit & a signed contract. Certain premium dates & times may have restrictions on group size & food/bar menu options.
• Public cruises are paid in full at the time the reservations are made. Cancellations (with a full refund) will be accepted up to 14 days prior to your scheduled cruise (if you have reserved more than 10 seats, see our detailed cancellation policy below).
• Pizza & Beer cruises are only available on the scheduled times & dates.
• Private charters - children over 1 year old are charged full cruise rate.
• Public cruises - children over 1 year old are charged the stated child rate.
• Cash Bar - each drink paid for by the individual.
• Partial Open Bar - fixed price per person for wine, champagne, beer, soda & juice.
• Open Bar - fixed price per person for all drinks.
• We do not have assigned seating on our cruises.
• The meals on our cruises are served buffet style.
• Weddings may take place on board (you provide officiant).
• The yacht always leaves on time for public and private cruises. Please report 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Policy

If you have reserved...

• 10 Seats or Less: Cancellations (with a full refund) will be accepted up to fourteen days (14) prior to your scheduled cruise.
• 11-25 Seats: Cancellations (with a full refund) will be accepted up to twenty-one days (21) prior to your scheduled cruise.
• Over 25 Seats: Your reservation is "non-cancelable", therefore you will not be able to receive any refund at any time.