Review for the Lake History Cruise, 1-2:30pm on July 2, 2020. They also have other cruise options…read moresuch as the Birds of Prey Cruise (June-Sept.), Island & Eagle Watching Tour (Spring & Fall), Full Moon Dessert Cruise (June-Sept.) and Sunset Dessert & Eagle Watching Cruise. This was a nice cruise around Lake Pond Oreille & I learned a lot of history about the area. Linda was a great "first mate" and tour narrator. Kimberly did an excellent job as "second mate," providing many detailed maps and info sheets/pictures through out the cruise. Our captain (AJ was his name I think) was a good driver and didn't make anyone lose their lunch. Everyone was very attentive and always checking in to see if we needed anything. We learned about submarines used by the US Navy on this lake, ice age facts, geology and so much more! Booking online was smooth as was the check-in at the boat. Seating was plentiful and if you chose to sit on the top (open air, chilly 52 degrees) they offered you a blanket. There is a bathroom on board in case you have to go. They also serve snacks and drinks (soda, beer, wine, cocktails) and have apparel available for purchase as well. TIPS: - Arrive 15-20 minutes before the cruise is scheduled to depart and you'll have prime choice of seating (approx. 10-12 chairs) - Bring your camera (& binoculars if you have some) because we saw bald eagles and other beautiful sites. - If you're a tipper, you may tip online at the time of booking or bring cash to tip afterwards. - If you bring your kids, they can have a chance to sit in the captains chair and drive the boat (the little boy on our cruise even got his own captain certificate!). Lake History Cruise - Ticket Prices: Adult (Ages 13-59): $25 Child (Ages 3-12): $18 Toddler (Ages 2 and under): Free Senior (Ages 60+): $23 Thanks for the enjoyable cruise and for making us feel very welcome in Sandpoint. We'll definitely be recommending this to others who visit.

*Warning* this is a negative review. I am a disabled veteran. My wife booked an eagle / castle…read moretour with this company. We took our Nephew, Niece, and their 8 year old. We arrived at the Cruise Shack about an hour early and couldn't find a parking place. We went around the lot 8 or 9 times without finding a parking spot (the Cruise company doesn't have any designated parking for its guests). As we decided to leave, my wife called the company and asked to be rescheduled or refunded and they answer was no. They told her to go park about a mile away and walk. She said that I was disabled and couldn't walk that far in the 85 degree heat (she is also a disabled vet). They then said to drop me off and then go find a parking place. She said she couldn't walk that far either. The person on the phone said well I don't know what to do for you. About 35 minutes later we get a call from the Cruise company and asked if we were coming. It was the same guy who basically just told us too bad. My wife said we just had a 10 minute conversation with you about not being able to find parking and so we left to go home. The guy said well there's a parking place right out front right now. My wife said thanks and hung up. Both people were on speakerphone for me while I was driving. Don't expect to get any satisfaction if something goes wrong with your reservation and don't expect to find parking unless you are willing to drive around for quite a while or walk a mile. Fortunately, our credit card company is refunding the charge.

We were happy for the chance to book a dinner cruise at the spur of the moment. They take you…read morearound the lake for about two hours. The captain, who was very congenial, explains the sites along the way and some history of the area and the lake. We learned a lot! Our cruise was probably less than half booked. There was plenty of food and everything tasted good. The staff on hand was friendly and competent. The dock is easy to find. Parking was ample, although paid. My spouse had a delicious huckleberry lemonade. I had an (overpriced) glass of wine. They did promise more than one dessert (I think?) and only had one. I felt sorry for anyone who didn't like chocolate cuz that's what it was. Surprisingly nice bathrooms for onboard a small boat. Lovely views. Very pleasant overall with nice music playing as well.

I highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Coeur d'Alene! For us, everything went perfectly:…read morethe cruise left right on time, lasted about 2 hours, and was filled with great music, food, and drinks. To be honest, I'm often not impressed with food in American venues -- and I definitely didn't expect much from a dinner cruise. But to my surprise, everything was excellent: the fish, the steak, the perfectly seasoned potatoes, and the fresh salads. Service was great too, which made the whole experience even better. We had such a fun time with friends and took tons of photos along the way. P.S. Bring something warm -- after sunset it gets noticeably cooler out on the water! Would absolutely do it again next time we're in town.

We went on the Haunted Eastside and Serial Killer tour. The owner, driver, and tour guide Chet went…read moreabove and beyond for us on our tour. We were treated so well. Chet and Roger answer all our questions and take their time. They're so thorough and well informed. This is the second tour we went on and we have so much fun doing this. My family comes from Omak to do this. We learn a lot about the history of Spokane and have a great time as a family. We'd all like to say thank you to Inland Empire Tours for making our Thanksgiving holiday really special and fun. I would recommend doing this to anyone it's really a great time and time well spent.

Penny conducted an awesome tour of Spokane highlights for my out-of-town tourist/guests. For three…read more hours, she navigated through some of Spokane's highlights telling interesting stories and a bit about the history and geography of this wonderful location. I recommend this company to anyone needing an overview of Spokane.

Are you looking for an adventure? Action Water Sports is your first stop in Sandpoint. Whether…read moreyou want a tour of the lake, want to rent a boat, need a kayak or ski lesson...Pat Holland and his crew are the people for You! They are professional, on time and focused on delivering the best experience possible for their clients. We went with Pat for a two hour trip around the lake on the 2nd day of June-we were treated to a great tour, complete with the history of the area, the conservation of resources in place and the complete affection of a community member, business owner and environmentalist for a place he calls home! We will be back!! Thanks, Pat.

Great experience with AWS renting a Sea Doo. Great equipment, easy rental process, and Hunter was…read morefantastic to work with- professional, polite, and very helpful. Easy to find the location, pricy but on par with other businesses in the area, and convenient. Unlike the disgruntled reviewers below, we listened carefully to the very reasonable policies of the company and had no issues with just following their basic rules to ensure safety of the equipment and ourselves. We will definitely come back!

Thank you Captain Kurt for a great day of fishing with our group of 5! Pend Oreille charters was…read moreeasy to book and we had a great experience. The boat is clean, comfortable and Captain Kurt is a knowledgeable cappy-tain who has been fishing Lake Pend Oreille for a long time! He was on time, pleasant and had all kinds of gear as well as good fishing stories. We caught a HUGE Kampool Rainbow trout weighing in at 18 pounds and 33 inches. We would definitely choose Pend Oreille charters again. Pro tip: make sure there are no bananas on the boat before take off

Captain Bob is the guy. And his boat is the boat. Totally professional & fun to hang out with too…read more He took really good care of all of us.

Great experience renting with Lake Escapes. The boat looked and ran like it was new and had all…read morethe toys we needed for a great day on the lake. Delivery and pickup were punctual and flawless. Everything was perfect!

Super glad I rented from these guys. The selection was great, prices were reasonable, and…read moreeverything went quite smoothly. Garrett and Chris were awesome! They took the time to walk me through the features of my incredible rental, answered questions regarding where to go on the lake and made this rookie quite comfortable with his high end ride. There any many rental companies in the area, chose wisely, I know I did!!!

Nice staff / owners :…read more lack customer service and attention to details on maintenance of equipment. This poor maintenance procedures cause their patrons fun and fulfillment of there rental investment. SKI boot totally ripped could not use , wake board boot ripped barely functional. only one size large size board so some people could not use. Radio on boat did not work Jet Ski broke after couple of hours. blamed us , asked for use of another one for couple of hours - request denied. dont think we would come back . these new owners need to update their equipment and maintenance procedures.

Had the best day on the lake on the pontoon boat. They provided us with Inter-tubes and knee boards…read morewhich made it such a fun adventure with friends. Jordan was so nice and helpful with getting everyone on and off the boat. Would definitely recommend Crown Jewel to anyone!

Jerry is knowledgeable and kind. I enjoyed a tour of Sand Creek from his beautiful handmade kayaks…read more Seriously, these things are gorgeous! You have no idea. I couldn't think of a better way to spend a weekend.

From the owner: Awesome Tours on our beautiful handmade Kayaks.read more

CDA resort is the pinnacle of resorts in the US. They have all the amenities, services and…read morefriendliness you could ever hope for. Our stay was special and so damn fun. Special shout out to Captain Bunker on the way to the infinity pool and Caleb at the front desk.

My husband and I moved to the Spokane area earlier this year, so we have been excited to get to…read moreknow the surrounding areas. Coeur d' Alene has been on my list as everyone says how great it is. So, a friend flew to visit over the summer and we spent 2 nights at the resort in their North Wing room. Then another friend came to visit this month, so we returned (with a much better experience). Arrival: Both visits were easy and we self parked. Be aware that there is an elevator from the parking garage to the resort and it is not the same one that will bring you to your room. Easy if you don't have a lot of stuff, but one visit I brought my dog and I could have used a luggage cart. So unload up front and then go park. Check in: Very quick. No wait. On the 2nd stay we were allowed to check in early which was nice. Rooms: North Wing- yikes. It does say on the site it is for the "value minded traveler." It shows. Summer is expensive there and since we were going to be outside the majority of the time it wasn't horrible. However, the room is much like a motel with the window facing a walkway. Ours was right next to the elevator. ugh. The inside was just okay. As others have mentioned, it could use updating. My second stay we stayed in the Lake Tower Room with double beds and fireplace and balcony. It was lovely. Nice room, beds comfortable, but the best was the view. Housekeeping: Unfortunately, both stays no one came to service the room. The Lake Tower even had a button to push when you want it serviced. We were out of the room by late morning and had the button turned on. Oh well. When I called, they did offer to service the room but we were tired and wanted to relax. One minor thing is that there is quite the push for tipping. I believe it came in an email and text. Just thought it was tacky. I've never seen that done before. Amenities: Visited the outdoor Blu pool during the summer. It was busy. My friend and I found an area that was "adults only" (not near the pool) and enjoyed the lake more than the kids in the pool crowd. Restaurants: Dined at Beverly's and Dockside. I will write separate reviews for them. All positive and will be back. The pre fixe dinner (early bird) was a great deal at Beverly's! ***Only policy I would suggest a change on is their charge for pet fee. It's one of the highest I've paid (and I've stayed at 5 star resorts) There is a DAILY $75 fee (someone said they cap at $150). I understand a fee is necessary, but I think that is a bit over the top. Our pup is crated (and prefers it) so does not require that deep level of clean other dogs might need. It might be better to have a standard reasonable fee and then charge the owner if the animal's stay requires additional cleaning.

Such fun on our fishing adventure with Tyler!! We pulled out a beautiful 30" Brown Trout - wow that…read morewas fun! And captain Tyler is a long time native to the area so he gave us such great info/history and stories ... wonderful time! Highly recommend!!

A beautiful day on the lake with our family fishing with Seagull Charters. Tyler was so…read moreknowledgeable, Fun, kind and great with our kids! Definetly a repeat incredible family trip!