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.

Excellent customer service. Patient, knowledgeable, and kind. Picked up a little hatchet and some…read moreexcellently priced sale items. Love this store

Had a great time kayaking on lake Monona. It was super easy…read moreto book & pay online. They sanitized the paddles and life vests and everything & it's easy to socially distance on the lake. Will definitely be renting from them again!

They have all the paddle options but best of all they also have sup yoga!…read more How does this even work? They have buoys with carabiners where you clip the end of your paddle to so you don't drift off. The instructor and staff helps you get clipped in. And then from there the instructor guides you through a yoga session in water, sun, wind elements.

I've been a member with Brittingham for 2 years now and I absolutely love it. They staff are…read morefriendly and the lake access is unparalleled. You can select lake membership or get access to all 3 (Monona, Mendota, Wingra) for about $150 and it is WORTH IT. I don't have to lug my own kayak and paddles from home and to the lake every time I want to get on the lake. I have rented the electric little putt putt boats and those were also fun! The staff are always lovely and welcoming. They are fun and customer service oriented. I'll keep coming back.

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.

They came in clutch!!! After another boat company cancelled our event 45 minutes beforehand, they…read morewere able to rent us a pontoon and it was so easy! Made the weekend so much better after a shitty earlier experience. Very flexible!!

I was charged for a boat rental but was never provided the boat. I called Capital Boat Club and…read morerequested a boat rental reservation, I spoke to Paul and he would not take my reservation and directed me to their website where I placed a reservation for a boat in early June of 2022 for July 1, 2022. I arrived for my reservation one hour early for the reservation and was told I didn't provide a Wisconsin license and they could not rent the boat. I asked them to cancel the reservation and they refused and charged my credit card for the rental. It would have been very helpful if they required a Wisconsin license prior to accepting the rental. I would also add Paul was extremely rude and not certain how he feels justified to charge for a service that was never provided. If you are looking to rent a boat in Madison, you should pass on Capital Boat Club.

They are great and taught me how to scuba dive. Don and his wife are the perfect balance of nice…read moreand cool but still serious about diving so you won't get hurt ect. It is a fun and safe experience if you do it right with the right people. You get all your gear provided 100% and they really care about your safety and success. I was underweight and worried about being cold and they gave me brand new wet suit that was extra thick and plenty warm.

I've been diving with Breezeway Bubbles for the past 6 years. My wife and I started out with a Try…read moreSCUBA class because we weren't really sure if it was something we would enjoy, and it was a life-changing experience! From the beginning, we really liked the vibe that they gave off, and they have treated us like family ever since. The staff are very positive and patient with divers, and they put a lot into seeing their students succeed. They are also very responsive to calls and messages, and have always been willing to work with their schedule to make classes fit with ours. We've now done 9 dive trips with them and they have all been awesome. They do such a great job putting together trips and taking care of the hassles of travel (finding reputable dive operators, planning out the logistics, making sure you have everything you need to know about travelling to your destination in advance of the trip, laying out any taxes and fees you will be charged by foreign governments and dive operators, etc). I can't recommend Breezeway Bubbles enough whether you are interested in getting certified, continuing your education, buying diving (or snorkeling) gear, or going on a trip.

Catching the last bit of summer rays, complete with a cool dip at the pool! Never been here before…read morebut it was a reasonable option to try. We were pleased with the overall upkeep of grounds and facilities. Lifeguards are on duty everywhere so there is a feeling of safety letting your kids swim as they please. There's a cool water slide and separate diving pool. Large area is sectioned off for different age ranges. Rules are followed and most patrons are respectful. A few bandaids, hairs, bugs and dirt along the bottom and around the pool kept me from posting a higher review. Overall a good sport and we might come back.

This place could use a little upkeep/cleaning, but this spot still amazed me. Very reasonable…read moreprices for entry (and concessions)! My two girls and I spent the entire afternoon here with my sister and nephew. There's a diving pool with slide behind what you see in the pics, as well as a playground area, in addition to the main pool with several divided sections.

We were blown away by how bike friendly Madison is!…read more We brought our 6 year old kid's bike with us in the car, and my husband and I used the Madison BCycle bike share bikes. We biked from our hotel downtown to the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and were pleasantly surprised by how easy that was, because of the trails! This trail is great, easy, and scenic enough.

This is such a fun trail! Madison is such a bike friendly and active town!! When I moved here about…read more9 months ago that was the first thing I realized... how active and bike friendly everything is! I love it. I often come here with my dog or for just an afternoon weekend trek! The location around the lakes is perfect and they keep adding amenities to update the space.