I would like to begin by saying our driver was amazing and any star rating on here is only due to…read morehim. He provided us a fantastic ride despite the very disrespectful service we received from the ladies that work here. When we booked, it stated max capacity on the boat is 15 people. It did not make it clear that one of the 15 includes the driver. We booked this for a bachelorette party and when we arrived is when we learned we had to send someone home because there wasn't enough room on the boat (due to the captain being included in the 15 capacity max). We had a friendly conversation with a male worker when we returned from our ride and we expressed our disappointment in the communication of the boat capacity and requested a refund for the 1 rider. We did receive a refund which is great however the ladies that work here are disrespectful and commented to the bride when she was receiving the refund that "you have to assume that since you're from the Midwest you would know that the captain was included." Up until this point we had a fun time on the boat and a great conversation with the male worker as we figured everything out, but the comment from the young girl at the end was very unprofessional, disrespectful, and horrible way to end our experience at Oak Hill Marina.

Oak Hill Marina My wife Dara and I walked into Oak Hill…read moreMarina last fall with absolutely no intention of buying a boat from them. We had previously determined to purchase a competitor's boat. I knew very little about Regal Boats except my neighbor, who I truly respect, just bought one. After a short walk through a Regal on display, it became apparent to me that maybe I should pump the brakes on our purchase. I did a deep dive into Regal. It was obvious that the build quality was equal or exceeded their competition. Customer satisfaction is among the highest in the industry. I also noticed Oak Hill's boats were more than adequately powered. I grew up on the lake and there is nothing that kills water sports more than an under powered boat. Also, a heavily loaded, underpowered boat can have difficulty getting up on plane. With Regal's FasTrac Hull that is never an issue. After looking at multiple dealers, it became apparent to me that there was a plethora of new, in stock, under-powered boats being sold in the lake's region. As a dentist I tend to over study everything. I certainly did that with this boat purchase. One evening I was reading about Regal Boats and their history. The company is family owned and I understand carries no debt. I was reading this at a time when some manufacturers were going out of business. The boat I owned had been orphaned. The solvency and stability of Regal Boats matters when you're looking for parts and need support. All this regarding Regal Boats definitely factored into my decision-making process but one thing absolutely stood out. Regal as a company is distinctly different than the rest of boating industry. The company was started by a man who dedicated his company to honoring God. The company was founded on Christian family values. I remember thinking... Regal Boats are absolutely the best-looking boats on West Okoboji (so stated by a competitor's staff ...and my wife), possibly the best built, Oak Hill has an excellent reputation, and the manufacturer prioritizes family values. I wondered why would I even consider buying anything but a Regal? I bought the Regal and I could not be more confident in my purchase. I would suggest you also do a thorough evaluation before purchasing a new boat. My guess is you too will buy a Regal. Bill and Dara Strohman

Does any one else, when on a boat, instantly hear Adam Samberg in their mind? Serenading you about…read moreflippy floppies? Oh... no? Just me? My family was on vacation in Okoboji and decided renting a boat wasn't in the cards for us this trip-- but taking an excursion on the Queen II definitely was. Boy, am I glad we did! The open-air upper deck was just what we needed (the lower deck is inclosed). Pricing may be a bit steep? But it is no fuss, clean, has a good offering of refreshments, open to all ages, and it is actually quite fun to hear about the different parts of the lake via the narrative throughout. The Queen II was recently (last year or so) repaired/refreshed and it definitely shows. Overall, I'd do the Queen II again (even though I have frequented the lake decades of my life). And if you're new to the area, I definitely recommend you do so as well!

During our recent vacation at the Iowa Great Lakes, Gayle and I decided to try some different…read moreexperiences from previous years visits. I ride on the Queen II seemed that one such opportunity. The Queen II takes passengers around West Lake Okoboji at $15 per persons over 36" tall. This replica of the original steamer, the Queen, offers a unique view of this glacial blue water lake, the surrounding landscape and at a maximum depth of 136 feet.. The ride also comes with a history lesson from the captain. In the late 19th century, the lake region became a resort area and the small steamboats and sailboats could not keep up with the flow of vacationers. The Queen, a large steamer, was constructed, along with other larger boats, to accommodate this new need. By the 1920s, the construction of roads around the lakes brought about the demise of most of the fleet. The Queen stayed in service for those people who wished to see the lake by water. In 1973 the Queen was finally retired, after 89 years of service. The Queen II was commissioned and built in 1986 and she was designated the "Flagship of the Iowa Navy." They want you! They want you! They want you as a new recruit! The excursion lasted approximately 75 minutes and I particularly enjoyed the relaxation, the scenery, and the cool breeze. My son enjoyed taking pictures of the birds flying nearby looking for food. The cruise also gave me a few landmarks for future land exploration. Tickets can be purchased at the Queen II Dock, and when we go again, it might be kind of cool to sail around around Sunset.

We rented a pontoon boat from Triggs Bay resort. Staff was so helpful as not if us were very…read moreexperienced in driving boat. Helped us drive in and dock. We had a wonderful 4 hours out in the lake. Boat in great condition. Price was reasonable. Highly recommend! The rooms and pool area look very inviting. I would consider staying here next time I am in the Lake Okaboji area

Been coming here for decades our family always live our vacation at Triggs and it's a great place…read moreto spend time on the lake with family great and wonderful lake front property and kid and animal friendly

Everyone in the store, the shop, and the dock was very helpful. We had a lot of fun with the boat…read moreand tubing and all that. However, as amateurs, we actually damaged the boat. Blake - maybe the manager - was very understanding and helpful. They towed us in and kept costs down for us. Yes we had to pay, but that's expected. I have to highly recommend this company. I find the service to be exceptional even when we damaged their boat.

WHAT GREAT 4TH OF JULY PARTY! Parks Marina did another…read morewonderful job this year entertaining guests on their 4th of July freedom Cruise!

After having a bad experience with a competitor, we called Make a Wake in hopes of salvaging our…read morevacation. Make a Wake did just that! It was obviously a busy day for them but they were extremely friendly, responsive and knowledgeable. They got us in on short notice and out on the lake as quickly as possible. Thanks Make a Wake! Vacation: Saved!!

We rented a very nice pontoon boat for 3 hours on Monday August 10th. The boat was nice and…read morecomfortable however the top speed was 10 miles per hour. We were very disappointed. Not that we wanted to go very fast but faster than 10 miles per hour would have been nice. I called the office back and we went back and the guys looked at the motor. They said nothing was wrong with the boat and that pontoon boats typically go slow and I understand that but NOT THAT slow. If i would have known that I wouldn't have booked this boat. When we returned it was awkward. None of the staff would talk to us. When we left I said thank you and goodbye and then they said thank you. They never said sorry or really tried to make it right with us. On the boat ride we witnessed other pontoon boats flying past us. If it was a busy day on the lake it would have been dangerous going at that slow of a speed.

These guys make it extremely simple to set up a Gas account. Their neighbors, parks marina, won't…read moreset anything up unless you've bought a boat there

Even though Mau Marine is 500+ miles away from my home in Chicago, it was worth every penny to buy…read morea boat from them. It's no secret that boat dealers have a less-than-stellar reputation in the industry for being forgetful, reactive, and aloof to customers' needs. I can honestly say this didn't happen once with Mau, and they thoroughly impressed me. Everybody I encountered, from Lee in sales to Joe in finance to Shaun/Seth/Justin in parts/service, handled their respective roles with utmost professionalism and friendliness. It's a shame that the geographical separation makes doing business with them pretty much impossible because I would love to have them continue maintaining my boat. Heaps of integrity at this place - if you are in the market for a boat or boat service or even flip-flops (they sell them there), you should have no reservations about working with them. They're great people.

Dave and Pat Swanson, the owners and operators of Blue Water Divers, are some of the greatest…read morepeople in the business of scuba diving that I have ever come across (and I have dove MANY places in the world). They are ethical, honest and strive to keep you coming back, unlike many larger outfits that I have experienced which seek "diver in, diver out..." in the name of greater financial equity. Blue Water Divers is a 5 Star Padi facility (the highest rating possible). They offer guided boat dives, fill both Air & NITROX, offer extensive equipment rental (including dry suits), instruct Open Water Diver certification as well as: Advanced Open Water Diver (which I have recently completed with them), Rescue Diver, Master Scuba Diver, Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor. They also offer specialty courses such as: Night Diver, Dry Suit Diver, Altitude Diver, Deep Diver, Underwater Videographer, Underwater Photographer, Ice Diver, DPV, Wreck Diver, Enriched Air, Search & Recovery, Boat Diver & Navigation. The ONLY draw back to Blue Water Divers is their pricing. It can be a little on the high side, but I don't mind paying a little more to keep them running strong! Highly recommended.

I dived with Dave Swanson back in 2000 as part of my 50 Dives in 50 States project (An American…read moreUnderwater Odyssey - 50 Dives in 50 States). Dave and Pat Swanson were great and I found more diversity of underwater life in Lake Okoboji than I could possible imagine. I highly recommend Blue Water Divers. Best to Dave and Pat!