Rented the Swan paddle boat for an hour for some team bonding for work-- absolutely would/will…read moreagain! Super easy to book online, check in was seamless, staff was friendly and kind, and the experience was a whole lot of fun. I've lived in Madison for the majority of my life and can't believe I haven't taken advantage of this until now.

Always wonderful! The team at the boathouse are universally friendly and helpful, the events are…read morefun, and the lake is gorgeous. Membership is totally worth it!

We booked the night before and it was super cool experience. The captain was super knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. Everything was so easy and no stress. Definitely would recommend and return in the future.

I was in Madison this summer for a conference and my coworkers were able to get a pontoon boat with…read moredriver which was awesome. We catered a cheese platter and brought our own drinks and enjoyed two carefree hours of zipping along the lake. They have a bluetooth speaker so you can listen to your own tunes. We timed it so we were back for sunset on the dock which was just spectacular.

I took a cruise through a third party and I really enjoyed the historical tour and the experience,…read moreoverall. The variety of drinks and appetizers was outstanding. It exceeded my expectations. The crew was super nice and attentive. The Captain and his staff were all excellent. I'm already recommending this cruise and plan on doing it again.

Went on a private cruise for a rehearsal dinner. A unique idea for a rehearsal dinner and something…read morefun to do in Madison! The food was very average but I would expect that given the size of the boat and needing to transport food onto a boat. There were two people to serve drinks and food. Given that, it was a little bit of a wait at first for drinks. It would almost be better to have one person passing out a bunch of beers for people that don't care for cocktails to get them off the main floor so it doesn't get overly crowded. Overall, it was a nice experience and something fun to do!

Thank you so much to Joe and Bob for one of the best memories we ever made! We had a lovely friend…read morereunion and birthday celebration on the pontoon porch, and our kids (7 and 5 yo) were so happy to get to swim in the lake and "drive" the boat. Joe built the boat himself and the care and love he put into it shows. Thanks again, hopefully see you next summer! :)

We had a phenomenal time on the pontoon porch with a group of about 25. Joe was the delightful,…read moresweet, and skilled captain of the boat, who also grilled for us, which made for an easeful super fun outing.

Do not rent from this company. Rented a "luxury" 14 person pontoon in July 2024, and it was junk…read more Please see the pictures: the boat was literally held together with packing tape in places, including the canopy which was flapping in the wind after we opened it. Additionally, the reverse gear did not work...the employee told us before departure that the reverse was " a little tricky, it doesn't always take." The reality was that the boat did not operate in reverse and we had to use manpower to avoid running into other boats when we attempted to dock/anchor. This was the most disturbing aspect of the rental because it was a safety risk, never mind the damaged and taped sections. We tried to discuss with Madison Jet Ski, but good luck reaching someone. There is no one to call, and slow or non-responsive to email. As a last resort, we attempted to find resolution with our credit card company, but were presented with legalese that we signed away any recourse in event of a complaint. Buyer beware, you have to sign off on everything BEFORE you take the boat out. Once you get on the water and discover any issues, you're stuck. My attempts at recourse began in July, and it is now mid-October. I will not waste any more of my valuable time dealing with this company, but it is my hope that sharing my experience will help others avoid the same fate. You can do better than Madison Jet Ski and your ~$700 with other firms on Lake Mendota or Monona.

Cannot recommend enough! We booked last minute and Larry was more than accommodating. Super…read morefriendly and helpful, everything was perfect. The boat was gorgeous and ran beautifully, and they are even dog friendly! Thank you again Kaia and Larry.

I bought a boat for the first time about 4 years ago. I…read morewas in over my head and when I got stuck, Skipper Buds were my lifeline. They are awesome !! Friendly. So helpful and they now get my boat ready for winter every year. When I needed a prop replacement, they had a new in a couple of days and switched out my old prop with my new one for free. When I needed a new boat radio installed. Done in a day. I am so grateful to Jen, Brian and there excellent staff, They make me happy with my boat!!

I'm not sure the problem but they are getting extremely expensive to work with. I will never…read morerecommend them for anything. I think they are resorting to poor quality staff because of lack of experience. Heed the warning.

Horrible experience with their service and owner. I went to have a boat warranty transferred and a…read morefew other minor things. They told me it would take 2 hours to do and I would be out of there by noon. I drove from 3 hours away. Left my house at 5 in the morning. Got there took the cover off my boat and unhooked it. When I came back around noon they said it would still be a little bit. After sitting in my truck for another couple hours I went in to ask about it. Kept getting the run around. I was finally able to leave at 515 when they closed. They brought my boat out and didn't even clean the algae and scum off of it after pulling it out of the water. Then I look down the side of the boat and a huge scuff mark from hitting up against the dock. So the owner cleaned that rub mark off about 6 ft long. Then they locked up the doors and left didn't even offer to help me put my cover back on the boat. When putting the cover back on I realized why. There was grease all over my seadeck on the back platform. Then when I got inside the boat there was a chip out of my floor gel coat and random cuts in the main piece of seadeck. Also grease from dirty mechanic shoes inside the boat and the battery box covers were left off as well. I took the boat in on sept 11th 2025 and this review I'm finally leaving on Nov 7th 2025. After going back and forth with numerous phone calls that were never returned and text messages left unanswered. I was originally apologized too from the owner and he said he would get it all taken care of for me now the last message he sent me stated there was no way his mechanics caused the damage to my boat and when I responded I never got a response from him. I just simply wanted the damage to be fixed but now I guess I will be more money out of pocket to fix the damage caused by the neglect to my boat by their service team. I just purchased the boat and it had 190 hours on it and was still in like new condition. 2022 Mastercraft nxt24. I have never been ran around so much by a small business owner. He blames it on loosing his service manager. Just nothing but excuses from him. I have gave him more than enough time to remedy this situation and have gotten no where with it. Im honestly surprised my warranty got transferred through ilmor and mastercraft. I made sure to call and verify those things. Also you think that when I called to setup the appt and told him I was 3 hours away and that he was the closest mastercraft dealer to me that he would have looked up any recalls or warranty issues with my boat so we could get those taken care of while I was there also. I learned when I was there that my surf system tab sensors have a replacement for them. They didn't have them in stock so I couldn't get the work done while the boat was there. Now I have to find a different dealership to take the boat to and get this issue resolved. Nothing but bad business. I'm assuming he won't be around very much longer with how he conducts himself. I'm uploading photos and screen shots of messages as well to this review for proof. So disappointed....

We have visited Redline several times over the past year, and I cannot say enough about their…read moreexceptional customer service. The staff is professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. They are highly responsive to our needs and always eager to please. Most importantly, when they promise something, they deliver.

The Memorial Union Terrace is the place to be. As a Badger Alum, this is where you ought to be when…read moreyou're skipping class when the weather is nice: I know I certainly was. Don't tell your parents if you're thinking of attending from out of state, you know: $$$$, :O Live music, and food-places either from on the terrace itself or from inside the Memorial Union to bring meals out on a tray (Pro-tip: eastern-inside spots are generally better) Warning: Operations are *seasonal* - this year: 4/17/2026 to 10/27/2026 There's a not so subtle Madison, WI weather subtext message here

Highlight of the University of Wisconsin Madison tour! The view of the lake from this patio is…read moreamazing. No wonder it is the heart of the student cultural experience. We also loved their iconic colorful patio furniture.