We had an absolutely incredible experience with Golden Boat Rentals on Okauchee Lake! We had a…read moregroup of 11, including several kids, and everything was perfect from start to finish. The pontoon was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and in excellent condition, making it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy the day on the lake. The staff was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, and the entire rental process was smooth and hassle-free. We were also pleasantly surprised by the excellent pricing--especially for the quality of the boat and service we received. If you're looking for a fun, stress-free day on Okauchee Lake, look no further than Golden Boat Rentals! We'll absolutely be back and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to make some great memories on the water!

We had the BEST time renting a boat from Golden Boat Rentals today! Staff were amazing and waiting…read moreto greet us in the parking lot where check-in was a breeze. We were able to load the boat and get onto the water in no time! The tube & lily pad that we added on were a hit with the kids and made our time on the water even more enjoyable. Okauchee Lake was awesome for tubing and had some great spots to roll out the lily pad and relax. We will for sure be using them again and I would highly recommend Golden Boat Rentals for anyone looking for a fun day on the water!

To begin with they have an amazing staff. The staff is so knowledgeable about fishing and can tell…read moreyou which pulls to use for what kind of fish and what kind of water location. There are so many rods to choose from, so many lures, and so much more. You can spend hours and hours in the store. Prices are good and quality is great. They've been in business since 1972 which is pretty cool. Plus they have military veterans working there.

Great service and fair prices on gear, tackle, lures and services. A great vibe and willing to…read moreoffer tips and tricks

Spent this last Saturday morning out on the lake with Jim and Anita of Blue Max Charters! We opted…read moreto leave at 7am and had to wait a bit for one of the bridges to lift to let us through on the way out to Lake Michigan. It was only a 5-10 min delay, but Jim & Anita tacked on an extra 30-45 minutes of fishing to make up for the delay! As a relatively inexperienced fisher, Jim was very informative and has a number of years of experience out on the lake. We caught a few large trout and some coho salmon! Was a ton of fun and Jim took care of all of the messy work and we left with some huge, delicious fish fillets! I would totally recommend Jim and Anita and hope I find some time to do this again!

My wife and I had a great time fishing with Jim and Anita this past week. We did the weekday…read morespecial which made them the least expensive full service charter by far. We've fished with bigger outfits in Sheboygan and this felt less rushed and more friendly. We really liked that Jim encourages you to watch the lines and grab the pole if there's a fish on. So you're not just watching him do everything. We caught four fish and had four others get away while reeling them in so good action. Keep in mind a 5 hour trip is only about 3.5 hours of fishing with travel time and setting up the poles but that is the same for every charter service. Definitely recommended.

We rented this boat for a Saturday afternoon when we had friends in town. Saturdays are the…read morepriciest date for this rental but so worth it! Kanaloa Tiki provides a captain at no additional fee. The bathroom onboard is small and a few people in our group did use it. Besides the fact that it is such a fun boat with its decorations/theme, the best thing about this boat is seating that is shaded and seating that isn't. It was nice to switch between the two. The boat comes equipped with Bluetooth so you can play your own music. Two hours down the Milwaukee river goes fast! We went all the down to Jones Island and then back to our docking location. There were about 8 of us on the boat and we had plenty of room. We also appreciated the cooler and ice provided by Kanaloa Tiki. You can bring food onboard and there is a nice bar top to put food on. We definitely want to rent this boat again and make it an annual thing!

We rented the tiki pontoon for our book club meeting. We had a great experience. There is no…read morecharge for a driver, and you can bring up to 11 people. Plus, there is a bathroom on board. I have not been fully pleased with the other pontoon rental services in the area who seem to be discombobulated and over run when they're trying to get multiple parties on multiple pontoons at the same time. This was a great experience and well worth the $$.

Booked the 2025 StarCraft Retro on a Thursday in June…read more We parked down the street in a cheap parking lot and walked down to the docks. It was easy to find. We were greeted right away, signed some quick waivers and were out on our own in the boat. We were instructed on where we could go and given suggestions on what to check out along the way. This is not a speed boat, lol. It is a relaxing slow ride. I enjoyed it but when we saw rain clouds rolling in much faster than anticipated we turned around and began to head back to the dock. The rain got to us first, it made for a funny experience. Trying to get back as fast as possible on a boat that doesn't go faster than 7 mph heading back against the current trying to beat the rain did not work. We got soaked!! But, it was still an enjoyable time filled with a lot of laughter. We went to the bars afterwards in our wet clothes, who cares! lol. It was fun. I highly suggest it for a cute date or for a group activity! There were multiple boats and sizes to choose from. The weekday prices didn't seem bad either! I thought it was a good deal! I would book it again!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I felt it was important to share our experience in hopes of…read morepreventing another group from going through what we did. We rented the Pink Fantail Boat for my sister's bachelorette party, expecting a fun and relaxing 90-minute cruise on the river. The check-in process and safety briefing were handled by the wife, who was friendly, thorough, and answered all of our questions. Unfortunately, once we left the dock, it became clear that the boat was extremely difficult to control. There was a significant delay between turning the steering wheel or shifting gears and the boat actually responding. On a busy river with kayakers, other recreational boats, larger tour boats, and a current, this created what we believed was a genuinely unsafe situation. There were three capable drivers in our group, and none of us were able to confidently control the boat. We found ourselves waving other boaters around us, trying to avoid kayakers, and struggling to keep the boat where we intended. Instead of enjoying the celebration, everyone on board was scared. Eventually, we called BoatMKE because we no longer felt safe continuing. The husband came out to assist us. While he attempted to coach us through operating the boat, the experience was frustrating because even while following his instructions, we still made contact with the bridge bumpers. Ultimately, he had to tow us back to the dock because we were unable to safely operate the boat. Our planned 90-minute cruise ended after about 30 minutes on the water, most of which was spent trying to safely navigate the boat before requesting assistance. We were allowed to remain on the docked boat for the remainder of our reservation, but that wasn't the experience we paid for or planned for our celebration. I'm sharing this because I think future renters should understand what to expect. Our concern wasn't that boating is challenging, it was that in our experience, this particular boat's responsiveness made it feel unsafe to operate in the conditions on the river that day. We left incredibly disappointed after what should have been a memorable celebration.

I'm shocked to see that I haven't written a review for Milwaukee Boat Line…read more I took my first cruise, a private event, shortly after Covid started lifting. It was an evening cruise and the event was lovely. The boats are older, but they have more outdoor capacity than the other cruise line. Why go on a boat on the river and lake shut in by glass? The sights are lovely and it feels great to get onto the lake and feel the breeze on the water. I have since done several happy hour cruises. They are affordable and the DJ, DJ Paul, is awesome. He caters really well to a mixed crowd, playing music everyone can get on board with. Beware the roving bridal showers, who are usually loud and boisterous. I've also done the later cruise, after the happy hour, which really highlights the city at night, the lights of the Hoan and the city's energy. I just tried the architecture and history cruise with a pair of friends. We learned a lot and had fun, but don't forget the sunscreen. I got a wicked burn. The bar staff are very friendly and as fast as they can be in a limited space. They also sell snacks. The boat line parking can be tricky and expensive, which can add some stress to the experience. With pre-paid packages that included parking, MKE Boat Line could be even better. Bonus - special event cruises are varied and intriguing.

This was our favorite thing we did the weekend we visited Milwaukee. It was super easy to book two…read moretickets online which cost about $64 including fees and taxes. We booked a Saturday at 12pm 90 minute tour and were told to arrive at about 11:30am. They let us board at that time - you need to present your online ticket / print out at the ticket booth and then they give you tickets to the boat. The boat itself has a downstairs area with port side with one women's bathroom and starboard side with one women's and one men's bathroom. You'll learn what port/starboard means during the tour. The bar with alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks and snacks is on the first level. The second level has an area with a covered space in the back and seats open to the air on the front. Since it was a hotter day, my husband and I chose to sit on the bottom of the boat. We thought the best view there was at the front where you get a nice 180 degree view through the windows. We enjoyed the information on the tour and all the great views!

Our family was visiting for the weekend and we decided on paddle boats as a fun group activity. We…read morevisited on a Saturday around 12 PM and High Roller was not busy. They had plenty of bikes and paddle boats available for rental. But there were not a ton of paddle boat options for families with young children . Our group had two families, one with a 3 year old and the other with a 3.5 and 5 year olds. We only had three paddle boats to choose from, a blue dragon, a green dragon, and a pirate "ship." We went with the green dragon paddle boat. The front has two seats for paddlers and there are two more seats in the back. We opted to have our two young children sit between us instead of in the back because I couldn't trust them to sit still and not try to stand up and/or lose balance and fall into the water. It is $10 per paddler for 30 minutes which is more than enough time to go from the boarding dock to the fountain and back. It is not as easy as it looks and it does require some effort. Safe to say, it was a good leg and core workout and it prepared us for the hearty lunch that followed.

First time renting anything from here. One adult & six kids... The staff helped us find the perfect…read morerental that fit us all and allowed the younger ones to pedal. Although the bikes are a bit wobbly from being used like crazy, still made for an awesome morning! We made our way around the Fox River with stops at the park and along the river to see the ducks! Everyone had a blast! Can't wait to come back and rent one of the river "boats"!

I planned a fall camping trip to enjoy cool, crisp weather over the first weekend in October and it…read moreended up being almost 90 degrees instead. Thankfully, I came across Beulah Bait & Boat online. John was super responsive and made booking very easy. The prices were very fair and the process was simple. When we arrived, John reviewed all safety info with our group, made sure we had enough life jackets for the kiddos, and showed us the best swimming areas on the map, etc. The boat itself was in great shape and very clean. The lake itself was perfect and we had an amazing day despite the heat. Just great from start to finish!