Well informed guide. Learned about the life of the people and the animals living along the riverread more

We had a very enjoyable trip! We learned a lot, relaxed and saw the amazing wildlife along the…read morebeautiful Mississippi River!

This cruise was fantastic. My wife and I had taken the luncheon tour. Between the scenery being…read morebeautiful, the meal was just as exceptional. Captain Brian kept us informed about the lore of the river, (without having a need to keep talking just to say words), while Stacy kept our glasses full and Steve, our bellies.

Well that certainly was fun! Perfect day in the sub, with the breeze off the river. Life is good!…read moreCaptain Brian told us all sorts of things about the river. He was very friendly and personable. The cruise was just so relaxing and perfect. Not crowded. And best of all, totally affordable! We'll do this again, for certain.

Great experience today with Captain Aaron and his son Mississippi... I mean, River. LOL…read more Aaron was friendly, had tons of information and was great with everyone on board, from 8 to 80. He shared all sorts of great information and even let my niece drive the boat for a few minutes. She LOVED that so much. Great value for your dollar as well. Definitely check out Captain Aaron and you might just end up with a fun selfie on your phone too.

Fantastic experience. Lots of interesting information and fun. Boat is comfortable and snacks and…read moredrinks for sale.

Nice 1 1/2 hour cruse up and down the Mississippi River. This was a lunch cruse that started at…read more11:00. You could either do the cruse with food, or without. We shared the boat with about 25 people and all of us had the meal. It was early spring, so I'm sure the boat fills up as the weather improves and travelers are out and about. Our lunch was sliced turkey, Swedish meatballs with potatoes and carrots. The turkey was hand carved and the rest was buffet style. Food was decent and there was plenty available. Coffee and tea were included, but other beverages, including a full bar, was available for a charge. The trip itself was nice. The highlight was going through a railroad bridge. (Twice - going up and down) A large section of the bridge has to turn to open a space for the boat to go through. Otherwise the views were a bit pedestrian, some nice homes along the river and a few uninhabited islands. There were some bird watchers on our trip who got really excited when they spotted a couple of Eagles nesting in a tree along the river. The captain does a nice job as a narrator/guide to bring the area to life with interesting stories and historical facts. Overall this is a nice relaxing trip. Sit back and learnt some history of the area and Mississippi River, and enjoy the ride. It's always fun to be on the water! Glad I did the trip, probably wouldn't need to do it again.

Well maintained paddle boat which deserves high marks. From launch to meal service, staff was…read morefriendly and welcoming. About a 2 hour ride in total. Highly recommend!

Great value. Sunday dinner, 2 hour cruise. Dinner and tap beer included for $29.95. Honestly we…read morebooked for the entertainment and were pleasantly suprised how good the food was for the price. We saw eagles nesting, barges going by, and the peacefulness of the Mississippi River. Great way to see the sunset. Would recommend.

I booked an evening dinner cruise event on the Spirit of Dubuque for myself, my wife, and some…read morecolleagues from Germany. I wanted to give them a flavor of Iowa and show them the mighty Mississippi river. Unfortunately, I gave them a bad flavor of Iowa. The experience was not at all what I expected. I had thought we would have a nice dining experience with wait staff, classy music, and good decor. Instead, the boat interior was very dated, it smelled of smoke embedded in the carpet and walls from years past, and the dinner was a buffet line. The foot was alright, but nothing great. The worst part of it all-- the entertainment was an old bluegrass/country/folk singer who played noisily over an old, cracking speaker system. We couldn't hear anything we were saying to each other and the music was not good. His guitar work was decent, but he certainly could not carry a vocal tune. Finally we decided just to ditch the dining area and go on top of the boat for views of the river and valley. It was nice up there, but the exhaust from the old diesel engines was quite strong. There's no getting around that (it was an old river boat) and I don't fault them for it. But still, it nauseated my wife. We didn't want to go back downstairs to the noise, and so we just waited out upstairs until the trip was finally over. This is definitely targeted towards older, retired couples who want value experiences and a buffet meal before they head back to the casinos. I do not recommend.

Gg We rented a…read morehouseboat for 4 days with six guys. It was an amazing experience. The boat had everything you need for a comfortable voyage. For example, the kitchen was better equipped than many Airbnb rentals I've stayed at. SS Rentals staff was so professional. We've never piloted a boat that big before. It felt intimidating until Bob walked us thru the process. Even navigating the lock was a piece of cake. The scenery and wildlife was out of this world. I just can't say enough good things about SS Rentals or our experience.

Great, great, great. We rented a houseboat and loved it. Ok it was expensive but we had a great…read moretime. Bob gave us the orientation and even lent us his fishing poles. The kids (adult kids) had a great time fishing and we caught a ton of fish. I called a few days before the trip and the very nice lady answered all our questions. The new owner was very accommodating and hands on. He was the guy adding oil to the engines and fueling the boat. Gotta love a hands in owner. Only suggestion is to bring more food and beverages and worms than you think. There isn't any place to stop and pick up needed items. If you have a small fishing boat, bring it! You can catch fish from a houseboat, but it is limited. Bring a Bluetooth speaker. There is a sound system but radio only. You should do this!

We contacted Alex seeking information on doing some bass fishing on the Mississippi River near La…read moreCrosse. Alex was very informative and answered all our questions. You could tell Alex was very knowledgeable and customer service oriented. After talking to Alex, and watching his YouTube videos, we booked a half day on the water in the middle of May. Quick breakdown: Alex communicated great leading up to the day of the trip and told us exactly where to go on the day of the trip. We arrived a few minutes early and Alex was waiting the dock for us. After a quick safety briefing. We pushed out and had a great fishing day. We caught largemouth and smallmouth and even a bonus fish (pike). We fished a variety of baits but we caught them on crank baits, chatter baits, and senkos. The fish were mostly post spawn and were kinda in that funk between spawning and guarding fry. Alex never stopped working to get us on fish, he moved spots frequently with the changing conditions. Alex's boat fishes very well and he has all the modern tools to help get on fish. He has quality equipment and it was all ready for our success. Alex prices were fair considering the cost of fuel, equipment and his time. Alex does not provide lunch or snacks but that is ok because he tells you up front and that allows you to bring whatever you like. All said, Alex is great and we look forward to booking another trip with him. 5/5

I took my son and grandson on a guided catfish trip with Alex from River Bent outfitters and we had…read morean absolute great time. We drove down from Tomahawk and were able to land 10 fish highlighted by a 20-12 lb and 13-3 lb Flathead and a monster 14-14 lb Channel. It was a trip none of us will ever forget. Alex was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly and kept the boys entertained the entire night, I would defiantly recommend River Bent Outfitters and we plan on going again in the near future.

We had a fun relaxing day floating down the river. Kids floated and swam in the river. Owners could…read morenot have been more helpful and pleasant. We definitely will be doing it again next year.

My fiancé and I booked a float trip with Grant River Tubin' Co for our bachelor/bachelorette party…read morein July, and it could not have worked out more perfectly! JR and Lynne were so helpful in coordinating our trip -- They both were very responsive through email and accommodating for our needs, even when they changed several times! They were even able to pull through on a special request that we had for a closed-bottom tube for my sister, who was pregnant and could not be submerged in the water during the trip. Not to mention that the trip along the river is just gorgeous!! We are not local, but would definitely make the trip back for another trip, and would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone!

Not worth the $85 per person. The first winery wasn't good at all. The second was ok. The brewery…read morewas fun, but all still not worth the $85. Have a friend be your DD and save yourselves the money! Seriously.

I decided to plan a private wine tour for my best friend's bachelorette party and I could not be…read moremore happy with the service and tour we received during our time in Iowa! Dennis was great from the very start! Answering all (and I had a lot) of questions and the day went off without a hitch! He was very knowledgeable about the area and all of the wineries we were visiting. Not to mention putting up with a group of 10 women...could not have asked for a better guide. If you are looking for a great time, while drinking delicious wine, you've found your spot!! Thank you again for making this a weekend to remember.

The staff are all so friendly! It was our first time kayaking with a group of people. They did a…read moregreat job explaining and answering all of our questions. They offer many different options to take. Would definitely recommend them and we will be coming back!

The family who runs this are really great. Excellent canoes, beautiful stretch of river and perfect…read morecustomer service. Our time on the water was seamless and we got to truly relax and enjoy the majesty of the Driftless