My wife and I went out with Capt. Bob last year on July 4th (2023) and we liked him and everything…read moreabout his service so we came back this year with our adult children... and we'll be back to see Pittsburgh from the three rivers with Capt. Bob again and again. If you're considering a day on Pittsburgh's rivers, there's no one better. (He's been boating on the rivers since he was 11!) I'm serious... book him. You'll love it!

Captain Bob made our day VERY special. Jacob (my fiancé) proposed to me on the boat tour in front…read moreof the Acrisure stadium and it was just perfect!!! I highly recommend you do this boat tour if you're on the fence. Captain Bob keeps his boats very clean and is very knowledgeable of the city so you'll learn a lot from him.

What a wonderful experience renting our kayaks. They are so friendly and accommodating to…read moreeverything we needed. The staff is awesome and we will definitely be back with friends to have the same experience again. Thank you so much for your guidance.

The family wanted to paddle board so I called to reserve 3, my husband kayaks and my 2 kids and I…read morepaddle board. I was told they take no reservations over the phone. It's a cash only business. However, I was told they had 5-6 available, so we rushed straight there. When we got there we were told there was only 1 paddle board. We reluctantly rented a hydrobike, a paddleboard and 2 kayaks. I didn't want to waste my money to pay for something we didn't want, and my kids were disappointed, but if they only had 1, what else could we do after driving the whole way there and only having a couple hour window to spend together before my oldest had to work? I asked to be put on a waitlist for one and the lady literally said, "Well, I guess I could start one, but you would have to be up here to get it." So I asked if one came in, could we be first in line and she said yes. I then watched one come in, so I gave her the kayak chip and asked to exchange it for a paddle board chip, but she said that the paddle boarder had to pay first. With time ticking on our rentals we waited for her to come up and pay and then watched her leave. Afterward, I was told that there was still no paddle board available. So we gave up and walked down to the dock and I explained that we had a chip for a hydrobike, a paddleboard, and 2 kayaks but that we wanted another paddleboard or 2, and pointed to the pile of them laying there. The dock worker assured me that they had 4 available and as we were talking another came in. He walked up with me to the table where you get the chips and they told him that the paperwork showed that there were none available, and so we couldn't get one. Seriously? We went back down to the dock and one of the guys got 2 paddle boards out for us, but then saw the chips we had and put one back. I asked if we could keep it since there were plenty available and one of the employees yelled at me and said that there must be people waiting for them or they would've given us a chip for one. There were 5 paddleboards, no one waiting but us since she had no wait list and didn't start one but told us we could have one if one came in. We never did get another paddle board and our hour was cut short as we waited for them. This place is incompetently and poorly run, and they didn't even try to remedy our situation by physically looking to see that there were boards available. How hard is that? Common sense is not strong with these folks! We received no apology and no extra time on our rental. On a rare occasion when I had my kids available together on a beautiful day and we all wanted to have fun paddle boarding together, we couldn't because the paperwork said that none were available, even though there were 5! You can't make this stuff up!!!

We had a great time cruising! It's expensive, but a fun way to celebrate a special occasion with…read morefriends. Captain Chris was enjoyable and expertly navigated the choppy waters when necessary.

The lady on the phone was awesome. She guided us very nicely and explained me all about the boat…read moreride. We were all excited but the moment we entered the boat I immediately felt an unwelcomed kind of vibe from our boat captain. Nothing happened the way the lady explained: 1. The captain totally silent and didn't even explained anything. I had to ask him and then only he talked and said about the river and the buildings 2. There was no bathroom break and we had to hurriedly run out to find the bathroom 3. The most irritating part was when we said that he expected $100 tip.... Really dude. You expected $100 for a SHITTY service. Hello NO..... $1 would be even too much One good thing is that he waited for us to get the purse that was left because we hurried out. Well this boat ride would have been different if we were whites

I enjoy the concept of the boat club but it's definitely overpriced. The staff that was present…read morewhen we visited was great. We appreciate you. Surprisingly, Pittsburgh is an interesting place to boat with the bridges & downtown views. Unfortunately for our nations' cities, there were many people living in tents under the bridges. This is what being liberal does to US cities. Shameful. But thanks for the outing experience FBC

Freedom boat club has made my husband fall in love with the city of Pittsburgh (he's not a native)…read moreand boating! We joined last year shortly after the franchise opened and have never looked back. Just show up, take the boat out and have fun. Then bring it back and you're done, the dock masters do the rest! No cleaning, storage, or maintenance!! Prior to joining FBC, neither my husband nor I had operated a boat before. The dock masters host trainings and go out with you on the water to ensure your safety and that you feel comfortable learning the ins and outs of boating. Want more practice? They're willing to come out with you and work with you any day. The owner Michael and his staff have been wonderful, even putting together social events for members in the off season which have been a lot of fun! One of the best perks of FBC is having access to over 100 reciprocal locations (the Florida clubs are great during the Pittsburgh winters!!). We can't wait for boating season 2020.

The largest park in the Pittsburgh area (Allegheny County) with a 75 acre lake!…read moreThe lake is great for water activities like fishing or kayaking. There's an ice rink for winter ice skating. Paved walking trails. Wooded areas. Golfing. Swimming pool. Nature center. Hockey courts. Basketball. Tennis courts. Off-leash dog park. So much more! Need an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life? Take a quick trip from Pittsburgh to North Park and let nature do its thing!

Golf Course Review: I had a fantastic time golfing at North…read morePark Golf Course for the first time. I am fairly new to this sport, so this was the perfect course to practice on. My tee time to play the back nine was at 6:40am, and I finished around 8:20am. My round was $18.00 including the cart. Every employee I talked to was kind and made sure I enjoyed myself. The course and cart path are both well taken care of. I can not wait to come back and play the front nine!

Review 200! Yeah! I was reserving this milestone review for somewhere special. I recently had a…read morepretty rocking birthday weekend full of wonderful places to fill this slot but I had to go with one that truly embodies my physical lifestyle, so naturally I had to choose Kayak Pittsburgh. Being a newbie I wasn't sure what to expect, other than I was pretty sure it was going to be awesome. The prices to rent are very affordable and definitely worth the experience. We didn't spend as much time on the river as we would have liked to, do to some upcoming reservations later in the day, but now that I have gotten a taste of it I am dead set on going back as much as I can. We started by heading up the river, but there are much more scenic views down river. Cruising down past the stadiums than over to the point to get a victorious picture of me hoisting my oar in front of the fountain. Such a wonderful way to see the city. Since we were on a tight schedule there wasn't much time for relaxing so it was basically nonstop paddling. This is a serious upper body workout. Heading back up the river was challenging at times, but still so much fun and a great workout! Can't wait to go back.

Just go, for goodness sake. This is a unique way to experience Pittsburgh that will be…read moreunforgettable. Make sure you take sunglasses, a hat and a dry bag. The rental rates are very reasonable, especially if you become a Venture Outdoors member. They give you a little paddle talk before you go and help you get in and out of the water. It's a lot less scary than you may think, as you wear a safety vest and tipping over is pretty rare. I recommend you get the solo boats over the tandems, they are just easier to maneuver and a lot more fun.

I was part of a "Holiday Work Party" event and it was first time on any one of the Gateway Clippers…read moreFleet and let alone the entrance and boardwalk It was clean and beautifully decorated for the Holidays which got me all excited right away!! There was a photographer ready to take a picture pre boarding and a large friendly staff helping everyone aboard. The boat was very clean, and had three levels in which each deck was also clean and accessible. The bathrooms were very clean and the it was warm and cozy with holiday decor for our very large group. The food was served buffet style and had gluten free and vegan options for passengers via pre order. We had a great bartender and wonderful waiters and waitresses constantly cleaning finished glasses and dishes. We also had a DJ with dancing and just a great time all around. The boat began disembarking as we were eating and before we knew it the views were beautiful along the River front with all of the city lights and Sister Bridges lit up Round trip I believe it was about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Simply Awesome I recommend if you are thinking of hosting a company party I highly recommend the Gateway Clipper Fleet for any event! We are already booking for next years Company Party!! It was a great success and the staff loved it!! Bon Voyage

It was a great experience and tour! The tour was really full of a lot of great history!read more

Had a great time this year, however due to circumstances beyond our control the water events were…read morecancelled. I know bummer... In lieu of that great vendors were on deck, amazing comfort foods, bands, and a huge Ferris Wheel preoccupied your time for this 3 day event. Always packed with lots of people...it's another of of the Burgh's faithful traditions. Great event for families.

I don't gotta Regatta. July 4th marked my first Regatta experience since 1997 (its 20th…read moreanniversary), and to be truthful, it's a borefest for me more than anything. The boats whizz by, nothing ever floats in the Anything That Floats race, the food is overpriced ($5 for Italian Ice?), the portable johns get backed up, the heat wears you down (I've been told I'm unenthusiastic about the Regatta because I'm ' always too cool for the room.' The irony...), and the amount of litter is uncanny, but the patrons were much better behaved than they were the last time I came down here (I and my fellow volunteers packed up after being advised to do so by the police due to the many fights that broke out. The free concert was headlined by Morris Day and the Time with Cameo as support. Heh.). It's something to do, and the fireworks are always a treat even if our city goes overboard with them, using any occasion (ball game, concert, New Year's, etcetera, boom, boom, flash, fizz, pop, etcetera) to set them off all year round (Are Zambelli and those kickbacks to local government officials to blame?).