Our cruise on the Magnolia Blossom was terrific! We chose a date late in October, but the boat is…read moreheated in the lower level and everyone in our group was very comfortable. Captain Dan helped me plan a wonderful corporate team event with about 20 people and everything went smoothly. We enjoyed the Fajita Bar, drinks, and beautiful scenery. We got to see a sunset and two bald eagles! The Magnolia Blossom is the very special boat and I highly recommend renting it out for your next private party/event. Thank you Captain Dan!

We had our wedding on the magnolia blossom and it was perfect. We had about 50 guests and the staff…read morehelped us plan everything including the buffet for dinner, the DJ, the officiant, and more! Couldn't have asked for a better day.

We had an excellent experience with Bay to Bay Boat Club! Awesome boat plus super friendly and…read moreknowledgeable staff who really took the time to make sure we were taken care of.

Bay to Bay is amazing. We've been coming here for years. What to love:…read more-exceptional service no matter who you speak with. Tom has the highest standards for his team -best boats around- top of the line, quality boats, practically brand new -ease of use.... Literally show up, they load the boat, drive it out of the dock and off you go. Tom remembers all his customers, cares about them, his crew and his boats! Five stars all the time, every time

This is the "beach" we grew up at. So many memories of my dad bringing me here whenever I wanted to…read morego for a swim. It's usually really nice and clean. The fishing area is separated from the swimming area. Area to wash off the sand when you are done for the day. Plenty of parking. Playground nearby for kiddos who don't want to swim. Bring your beach toys for a nice day at the lake. Great place for picnic too.

This is a smaller beach which has its pros and cons…read more Pros: family friendly, easily walkable, grills, dog friendly Cons: can get crowded, drinks are not permitted So, I believe it is perfect for a stroll and a family grill. However, if you are looking for a hang out with your 21+ friends to drink and lay out I would recommend another beach. They have a beautiful dock for some quiet reading and fishing. However, I have yet to go down there because it's always being used.

My brother in law has been going to Bay Rentals for years to rent jet skis and brought us to…read moreexperience a day on the lake. We had so much fun and the jet skis were fast and in good shape. The employees were friendly and Kent, the owner, is a great guy. We'll come back every year now.

Overall we got to have fun on the lake but I will say these machines are a bit beat up and seem to…read moreneed a tune up. As I would turn the machine would lose a lot of power and my partner ran out of gas with a hour left, so they didn't fill up both machines asine still had half a tank left. $600 deposit and make sure to take a good video of the machines. The process of receiving instruction was a little odd as a younger kid was giving us rules then a seemingly drunk older man in a truck kept talking over him who I assume is the owner? Kind of a weird dynamic going on here. The process of taking off and riding was good no issues there.

Poor customer service and hidden charges when something goes wrong. Be extremely careful if…read morerenting from this company.

Excellent company to deal with for jet ski rentals. Priced right and they were so very helpful for…read moreus , especially since we are not from the area . We will definately rent from them again in the future .

Had a great experience renting from this place. I've rented from the same company at numerous…read morelocations and never had any issues. I would recommend this place time and time again and will be using them for years to come for easy and convenient boat rentals!

From the owner: In Minnesota, boating is fantastic. The trouble is, boat ownership is filled with hassles and…read moreexpense. If you want a summer filled with boating fun in all kinds of boats (over 80) and on the best bodies of water in the state without all of the hassles of boat ownership, Your Boat Club is for you. A Your Boat Club membership will save you time and money. Plus, it is very easy to use, and as a member you get to use a variety of boats at all our lakes. What more could you want?

Looking back on July 31, our family held a beautiful, non-traditional Celebration of Life for my…read moremother on Lake Minnetonka. It was a perfect two-hour tour, accommodating about 30+ guests, including a pastor who was able to come on board to lead the service. Everything looked pristine, with white tablecloths on all the tables, and they were so accommodating in letting us bring in our own floral arrangements to personalize the space. The setup was incredibly quick and easy, thanks to their modern amenities, including a casting system for the television and a Bluetooth-compatible sound system for our music. we held a biodegradable floral release off of the back of the boat for a memorial service. A special thank you to Stephanie for helping us coordinate and to Captain Todd and all of the amazing staff for being so accommodating. Despite some rain, they made sure everything was flawless for our small, intimate event. This wasn't our first time with Paradise Charter Cruises; we have enjoyed many casual cruises and family events with them on Lake Minnetonka over the years. Every time has been wonderful, and this was yet another perfect event to honor my mom. To top it all off, my husband, my eight-year-old son, and I returned for a follow-up cruise a couple of days later to enjoy the lake and reflect on the celebration. they gave my son special captain privileges which were part of an amazing memory. This is a fantastic company and we highly recommend them.

A group of 8 of us got a Groupon for brunch and we had a BLAST! Captain Doug was an amazing and…read moreshowed us around the lake. We saw huge mansions and he gave us a little backstory on some homes. The food was yummy. We ordered a bunch of different drinks. Spicy margaritas, Moscow mules, spicy bloody Mary's. They were all delicious. Would go again for a girls day out or a romantic date! Definitely recommend!

Phoebe, RJ, Emma, Presslee were are staff experts on our boat lunch cruise today. What a great…read morecrew...efficient and so very pleasant. What a lovely day out on the lake.

We booked a family cruise for a Sunday Evening. It was a 3 hr cruise. We boarded a few minutes…read moreafter 4 and returned right at 7. They have a large parking lot w/ a lot attendant directing. It was a nice 2 lvl yacht w/ 2 bathrooms. I think the original food promoted was ribs and southern fried chicken but we actually had appetizers (meatballs & eggrolls) and 2 different salads, rolls and chicken alfredo for the main dish. They had an assortment of desserts. We actually had ribs and chicken the day before so the pasta was great. They offered free soda & had a cash bar. You could sit on either level, w/ options to see the front or back of the yacht. the lower lvl had indoor seating. We were able to play music. The 2 staff we had on the boat were nice & very personable. Loved the touristy facts we got while on the lake. Lake Minnetonka is filled with gems. Such a fun time with family!

In the dead of winter, the art shanties are a fun activity at Lake Harriet. Always new and…read moresurprising shanties that come from the creative minds of the artists. You can dance, dress up and sing, learn about what lives below the ice, be a cat, cast a spell with Taylor Swift lyrics, and help aliens understand humans. This event epitomizes how Minnesotans don't let freezing temps keep them from enjoying the lake and expressing their creativity.

Minnesotans really know how to throw events no matter rain, shine, or winter. Reflecting on this…read morepast winter reminded me of the surreal experience of standing on top of this frozen lake having moved from a two season state. If you've never been when it's frozen over I would highly recommend coming during their kite festival which also happens during the art shanty exhibits. If you show up to the kite festival on a whim, no worries, the park will have kites for sale. I would highly encourage coming with footwear that has good traction or added cat tracks to get secure grip on the ice.