We recently booked Paradise for a corporate event. It was so much fun! The waitstaff was amazing -…read moreefficient, quick, attentive - everything you'd want out of them. The captain was fun and quirky and pointed out some of the landmarks along the way. He also had mad DJ skills. I poked my head in and asked if I could "drive" and the Captain said yes! So much fun. Highly recommend.

We spontaneously booked this a day before and were pleasantly surprised at how easy the booking was…read moreand how enjoyable the ride was. Close, plentiful, cheap parking, no crowds as it is a relatively small boat. Inside and outside seating. Fun trek down the river ending with a cool demonstration of the lock and dam system. They have snacks and beverages on board.

Our cruise on the Magnolia Blossom was terrific! We chose a date late in October, but the boat is…read moreheated in the lower level and everyone in our group was very comfortable. Captain Dan helped me plan a wonderful corporate team event with about 20 people and everything went smoothly. We enjoyed the Fajita Bar, drinks, and beautiful scenery. We got to see a sunset and two bald eagles! The Magnolia Blossom is the very special boat and I highly recommend renting it out for your next private party/event. Thank you Captain Dan!

We had our wedding on the magnolia blossom and it was perfect. We had about 50 guests and the staff…read morehelped us plan everything including the buffet for dinner, the DJ, the officiant, and more! Couldn't have asked for a better day.

Great tour! Great tour guide. Last minute and got a ticket easy online!…read moreLoved my time on vacation! A lot of history and interesting facts from the guide. It is such a beautiful city and so much interesting information. Highly recommend !

The Lady Chateau is a luxury yacht with indoor and outdoor spaces and a personable, professional…read morecrew. The charter service operates from a little past flood season in the spring until early October. We chartered them for a groom's dinner. The boat is both elegant and comfortable. It is nicely appointed but they don't allow stiletto heels or black soled shoes (it wrecks the decks) so you have a good excuse to kick off your shoes and relax. The cruise was a great alternative to renting a hall or private room in a restaurant and the price is comparable. We had about 25 in our party. It POURED for most of our cruise, but the boat has a large indoor lounge area and there was enough seating for everyone. Besides the captain, we had two really friendly, competent servers who kept us all dry and made sure the bar and buffet stayed well stocked. Food is all buffet style, catered by the Lake Elmo Inn (yum!) and ranges from appetizer trays to full meals. Meals range from lunch buffet ($15/person) to Captain's Choice ($38/person) with a minimum of 20 people. Drinks extra; they have a compact but full bar. Summer on the St. Croix is fleeting and fabulous--take advantage of this while you can!

Lovely evening, great buffet, unfortunate storm caused delay off dock, late start to fireworks but…read moreoutside their control, Captain Dave and team worked hard to ensure a fabulous night - recommend for a new 4th of July experience.

Fun group cruise with a group sponsored by our realtor's company. It's a three decker boat allowing…read moreyou to choose what you like and where you want to enjoy the ride. The top deck is less bumpy, but it's warmer down below. Food for the cruise was a very good picnic buffet, all very tasty and hot. Pulled pork, chicken breasts, and brats with tater and macaroni salads and a variety of bars and cookies for deserts. Drinks were part of the deal and they were great, we all enjoyed ourselves. The staff is extremely nice and competent, you will enjoy yourself. Windy and cooler days are likely not as much fun but you will still enjoy yourself. Parking is metered street parking, the ride was $12 for the three hour tour.

A must do if you're visiting or as a local as well! For under $25 each you can see d time on the…read moreMississippi and the surrounding banks , hearing how it started and grew into the twin cities. Highly recommend and maybe do a couple of times a summer .

8 of us took the 1 1/2 hour Margarita cruise while attending the Special Olympics USA Games in…read moreMinneapolis. It was a beautiful night for a cruise. A taco bar was included; basic but tasty with both chicken and pork. Chips and salsa as an appetizer. Margaritas were 2/1. I would have liked a narration of the river but there was a map that listed the places we toured by. Definitely something fun to do while in the St. Paul area.

Took the night boat cruise with live music (by Charlie O). Gorgeous hot summer night which was…read moregreat as once the boat got moving there was a nice breeze. River was still so the cruise was very smooth. Music was great and Charlie was very entertaining. Kyle was on the boat from Winehaven with wine to taste. Great night, I would absolutely take this cruise again. Note if you take this summer night cruise, bring bug spray for the last 20 minutes or so, when the sun goes completely down the bugs come out.

The pricing was fair, the staff was friendly, the boat was clean, the scenery was beautiful. Prices…read moreat the snack bar were reasonable. The scenery was BEAUTIFUL. Highly recommended and its a nice thing to do with visitors from out of the area. We'll certainly do this again in the future.

As a caretaker for someone with disabilities, it isn't often that you experience much help when…read morevisiting various sites. Sometimes, staff members won't even acknowledge clients. However, from the start, the captain helped us get a wheelchair down the ramp and into the ship, the servers checked on us a few times, and when it was over, another staff member helped us get up the ramp. Not only did they help us up and down the ramp, but they also did it despite having it under control. They could have easily let us be. However, they went the extra mile and were so kind. My client felt so seen!

We were invited to a wedding on the river boat and it was such a fun time! The boat was clean, the…read morestaff were friendly, the accommodations were great, and the food was wonderful. We had a lovely time and would come again for this calming river boat ride experience.

Such a fun and inexpensive way to get out on Lake Minnetonka. They offer several different options…read morefrom both Excelsior and Wayzata. The boat is an old streetcar that was sunk into the lake & then brought back up to be reused. Loved being able to spend a couple hours on the lake & get a little history lesson too. Aside from being attacked by Japanese beetles on the way back, we couldn't have asked for a nicer Sunday.

Awesome time warp! Step back in time while taking in a truly MN experience - house and boat…read morewatching on Lake Minnetonka. The staff did an awesome job sharing the history of lake minnetonka and explaining the role of steamboats and depots in the area. Great staycation and enough to do around downtown wayzata or excelsior for a solid day of friends and family. We had grand parents, parents, tweens and kids and they all loved it. Only regret... Wish they would have also touched on the gangster era around the lake. Cool pre-read is the book Dillinger Slept here.

In the dead of winter, the art shanties are a fun activity at Lake Harriet. Always new and…read moresurprising shanties that come from the creative minds of the artists. You can dance, dress up and sing, learn about what lives below the ice, be a cat, cast a spell with Taylor Swift lyrics, and help aliens understand humans. This event epitomizes how Minnesotans don't let freezing temps keep them from enjoying the lake and expressing their creativity.

Minnesotans really know how to throw events no matter rain, shine, or winter. Reflecting on this…read morepast winter reminded me of the surreal experience of standing on top of this frozen lake having moved from a two season state. If you've never been when it's frozen over I would highly recommend coming during their kite festival which also happens during the art shanty exhibits. If you show up to the kite festival on a whim, no worries, the park will have kites for sale. I would highly encourage coming with footwear that has good traction or added cat tracks to get secure grip on the ice.

Really loved this museum!! Especially the observation deck and the movie at the end . There was a…read morebread tasting and a fool proof recipe given. It was informative in terms of understanding the city culture and flour milling. Great gift shop too! I highly recommend.

Really enjoyed the tour and the docent was very informative. Had a great time…read more .