Holiday Boat Charters is the ultimate summer activity in CLE! They provide private and custom…read morecruises including cocktail and dinner cruises. I enjoyed my time on the Holiday Boat during River Rally two years in the row (2024 and 2025), sharing this experience in my review. River Rally Experience: River Rally is organized by the Canalway Partners on annual basis as a festival designed to celebrate our river resources. Holiday Boat Charters ride is one of the highlighted events. The experience is complimentary and around 45 minutes. Boating requires signature of the waiver, wait in short line, and boarding all day long boat rides. The boat boards at Hart Crane Memorial Park and floats down the Cuyahoga River. There is just the right amount of introduction to the experience and some overview of sights by the captain. The staff is very supportive as you get in and out of the boat. Boat Amenities: This is a medium sized boat with seating (wooden benches and couch-like benches). The seating is located at both sides of the boat and the front allowing you to experience all river views. The boat has a full stocked bar. I really enjoyed my experience on the Holiday Boat Charters. The sights of the city from the Holiday boat are unmatched. You must make it part of your summer! I look forward to next year's River Rally and looking into booking a private experience.

What can I say! Best experience ever. The crew is extremely professional yet down to earth. They…read moremake your 2 hours aboard truly special. Great bartender and service. Don't hesitate to book this charter boat for your wedding, corporate function or just for a great 2 hour tour. Can't wait to go aboard again

This Rico guy is an IDIOT! He decided to just randomly cancel my reservation last minute. I had…read morebooked a jet ski the day before and this clown thinks it's fine to just randomly cancel my booking 2 hours before I'm supposed to be on the water. No call, no attempt to reschedule, nothing. Completely unprofessional and I would book with caution if I were you. I had to reschedule with competitor's services. I stopped by because Rico's Rental was on the way and his brother said he was at his other job. Take the open reservation times off your website if you can't honor the commitments. See below:

Rico was easy to work with and got us going right away. He had everything needed included…read moresunglasses and waterproof cases for the phones. the jetskis we rented were clean and powerful. He was there before our time to make sure we were ready. No issues and i would highly recommend using Rico's Rental's for future rentals.

The workers are really nice. They have kayaks and paddle boards. Within 25 minutes you can be in…read moreLake Erie. It's a fine trail to Lake Erie, but not the most serene. The path is full of boats and houses. If you're looking for a peaceful path full of trees and nature, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a simple place to kayak for an hour or 2, this is a great option.

Seemed like a family running it, nice people but the checkin/checkout procedures were unorganized…read moreand unclear. A lady with a clipboard standing near a picnic table, which we were supposed to know worked there, but didn't know because it was our first time. And she wasn't wearing anything like a labeled shirt that would inform us she worked there. Also being our first time there we were not familiar with the route of the river and no one asked us or offered advice. When I did ask them which way to go, I was asked "Didn't you see the map?" Apparently I was supposed to see a map mural on the side of the building, but missed it when trying to figure out how to checkin. They also didn't mention the whitecaps in the lake or that there were restaurants along the way. The river route was very busy with boaters and other kayakers. There was also a very low bridge you have to duck under. On the positive side, we found it was nice to be able to kayak to the Castaways restaurant. They have a public kayak dock to pull up to, it was great. They have good food too. It was okay, but not welcoming for new people who are not familiar with the area.

Olde River Yacht Club is overflowing with character, yet somehow manages to stay under the radar,…read morewhich I adore. While EYC seems to capture a lot of attention in this area, Olde River is just charmingly around the corner. It also has the benefit of being one of the only yacht clubs truly against the industrial backdrop of CLE. Its unique in that sense-- the rust belt chic industrial life sits in the background of everything you do there. Factories, big ships, etc. With about 200 slips, vessels of all size can find a home here and they do yearly leases. They have a stunning pool (particularly at night) and nice programming throughout the year, like Cavs watch parties and "Dive-In" showings of newer movies. They also do Adults Only swimming, which is an A+ in my book, and have frequent live musicians, which is pretty rare for Cleveland area clubs. The proximity is super close to Downtown Cleveland, and is hidden away just off the Edgewater exit but near the fishing pier and the park. The restaurant menu is small but mighty with daily specials rotating in and out, and the food is standard yacht club fare (salads, burgers, etc.) Overall, Olde River is a lovely option for boaters young and old as well as new and experienced. The crowd is remarkably diverse and welcoming!

Katie the bartender is super dope and does such a great job. great selection of beer, and I really…read moreenjoyed relaxing by the pool before going to my boat.

Staff is wonderfull! The history and tradition of this club…read moreis amazing. The downstairs bar staff is the best...........and the waiters are engaged and so positive..........smiles all around!

I have eaten at the CYC innumerable times dating back 40+ years. I'll start by acknowledging my…read moreprivilege is being raised by a family that can afford such a club membership and the ability to eat out. That being said, I compare today's lunch experience to that I might get at a nicer sit-down restaurant. We had our choice of tables out on the patio which were well-frequented on a beautiful day like today. Sunny and warm but not too hot. Umbrellas over the table providing the necessary shade. Being a member, my mom was greeted warmly by staff she knew quite well. We were handed nice menus which offered several decent salads - something that makes my stomach smile. I quickly landed on what I wanted. In theory I was "buying" for belated Mother's Day - but it would go on Mom's bill. I checked out the prices for the salads and they seemed OK - but then again, none included a protein. If I wanted a protein, add $6-7 more dollars to the $14 salad charge. They did offer 1/2 sizes so I expected a large, non-protein salad when I ordered. Mom got a sandwich which came with a side. She ordered fruit but later added fries when she smelled the order brought out to the table near us. I had a Diet Coke and we both drank water. I quickly emptied my soda - and it was NEVER refilled. Big strike in my book. Thinking back, our waters were also never revisited. Oversight or is that just the rule - 1 fill unless you ask for another? Don't know. We were there for an early lunch and were in no rush. Looking back, the food took a reasonable amount of time to come out. Mom's sandwich was "small" but "very good." Most of the fruit cup was melon which she does not eat. So I did. That left 2 grapes and 2 pieces of pineapple for her. She said the fries were very good, too. My salad was fair to smaller size when compared to what I had imagined. It was good tasting but not that filling. I am definitely glad I didn't get the smaller order as that would have been tiny. We finished eating at our leisure and continued to chat. At no time was there a need for us to hurry and there always open tables available. The atmosphere was light and friendly - very casual as I saw people eating after church like we were but also dressed in shorts and t's. Mom comes here often and I was more than happy to join her as it was her pick for her day. I doubt I would revisit a place like this if it were a public restaurant. But back to where I started, I'm just grateful that I have the opportunity to eat here and with my mom.

Great club! Except bar and good service is sooooo slow. An hour to make a burger?!! Please.read more

We were guests of my BIL and SIL so this is what this review is based on. We spent the majority of…read morethe time at the pool. It's small and on 4th or July was crowded, but it wasn't crazy. We had a really fun time with everyone though. A nice mixed crowd and everyone was really polite. The workers were amazing. Service was great. We ordered food from the restaurant and everyone was happy with what we received. They do have a gluten-free bun so that was a nice bonus for me. Fries are made in a shared fryer so I was able to get a veggie instead. The picnic area has nice views of Lake Erie. There is a small playground as well. The docks looked nice from what we could see as well.

This marks our second engagement with Lake Erie Charter Services, and on both occasions, the…read moreexperience has been exceptional. The team consistently demonstrated a high level of responsiveness to our requirements. We encourage clients to arrive with a positive disposition, prepared for an enjoyable experience.

Captain Tom was an incredible host. Superb boat and equipment coupled with years of experience on…read moreLake Erie led to a phenomenal experience. The weather was a little "iffy" when we went out, but Tom kept us safe by putting us on fish near the harbor till the storm passed, then took us out farther where we slayed the walleye! We'll return- highly recommend using Tom if you're looking to fill your ice chest with walleye!

Recently Captain Walt & First mate Bruce took us out for a 1/2 day walleye fishing charter & our…read moregroup had a blast with them, they were very flexible with their schedule (booked only a few days out) & were able to reschedule us to the next day when the weather didn't cooperate with our original schedule. The trip itself was pretty non stop, although we had to throw a number of fish back due to the size limits we had a pretty continuous flow of catches for the entire 5 hours that we were out there. Walt & Bruce will be the first stop next time I need a charter in the Cleveland area & I'd recommend to anyone who's looking for a great captain to take them out.