It's pretty hard to beat a boat ride on the lake on a beautiful day. This was a sweet little boat…read moretour. We learned a few things about the lake and over all really enjoyed our day. The only downside for me was the music was a little loud and kind of ruined the laid back vibe. But it was clear others enjoyed it!!

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.

Bay to Bay is amazing. We've been coming here for years. What to love:…read more-exceptional service no matter who you speak with. Tom has the highest standards for his team -best boats around- top of the line, quality boats, practically brand new -ease of use.... Literally show up, they load the boat, drive it out of the dock and off you go. Tom remembers all his customers, cares about them, his crew and his boats! Five stars all the time, every time

We enjoyed Bay to Bay today! We secured a boat with a…read moredriver, Max! He was terrific. He toured us all around the lake and bays. He pointed out the prominent homes and narrated our drive. We had friends from out of town and we thoroughly enjoyed our day with Bay today Bay! Highly recommend!

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.

What a fun night! My Husband and I went out with another couple and it was a delightful evening…read more The staff was excellent and Captain Josh was very informative about the lake and the development around the lake. We'll do this again!

Recently celebrated a friend's birthday on one of the Yachts here. This is actually the 3rd time…read more The first 2 times we were on a different model than this most recent one. Both models were 2 floors generally nice. I did like this most recent one better because it had a front deck and way better seating areas in my opinion. Staff were nice. The bar/snack options were only okay in my opinion. Very limited to type of drinks they could mix and also a tiny bit of inconsistency depending on who made the drink. The drinks were reasonably priced. The rental package I guess required a meal plan - which chips and salsa and veggie tray were chosen. They also sold a few snacks at the bar (a few typical bar snacks). We were able to use our own device to place music via an aux. It was a 2 hr event, we had so much fun the time went by really fast. I would recommend their rentals!

Looking back on July 31, our family held a beautiful, non-traditional Celebration of Life for my…read moremother on Lake Minnetonka. It was a perfect two-hour tour, accommodating about 30+ guests, including a pastor who was able to come on board to lead the service. Everything looked pristine, with white tablecloths on all the tables, and they were so accommodating in letting us bring in our own floral arrangements to personalize the space. The setup was incredibly quick and easy, thanks to their modern amenities, including a casting system for the television and a Bluetooth-compatible sound system for our music. we held a biodegradable floral release off of the back of the boat for a memorial service. A special thank you to Stephanie for helping us coordinate and to Captain Todd and all of the amazing staff for being so accommodating. Despite some rain, they made sure everything was flawless for our small, intimate event. This wasn't our first time with Paradise Charter Cruises; we have enjoyed many casual cruises and family events with them on Lake Minnetonka over the years. Every time has been wonderful, and this was yet another perfect event to honor my mom. To top it all off, my husband, my eight-year-old son, and I returned for a follow-up cruise a couple of days later to enjoy the lake and reflect on the celebration. they gave my son special captain privileges which were part of an amazing memory. This is a fantastic company and we highly recommend them.

A group of 8 of us got a Groupon for brunch and we had a BLAST! Captain Doug was an amazing and…read moreshowed us around the lake. We saw huge mansions and he gave us a little backstory on some homes. The food was yummy. We ordered a bunch of different drinks. Spicy margaritas, Moscow mules, spicy bloody Mary's. They were all delicious. Would go again for a girls day out or a romantic date! Definitely recommend!

I did a 'sunset cruise' with all of my coworkers around Lake Minnetonka. The boat is a bit older…read more They offered a taco bar dinner that I wanted absolutely no part of. There was wine and beer offered along with margaritas. A few of us ended up sitting at the front of the boat on the lower deck to get the best views. Unfortunately, no one played any Prince music nor did they purify themselves in the lake water. What a bust.

I came to Bayview Event Center for my friend's wedding and was very impressed. The first part of…read morethe reception was held downstairs with passed appetizers. The bartenders and servers were very quick. There really wasn't ever a line at the bar and there was almost always someone around with a tray of food. The party moved upstairs about an hour later to a large room with warm wooden beams and large windows. I loved the decorations and place settings. It was very elegant. We felt quite fancy as our waters were constantly refilled and champagne was poured. I was also a huge fan of the dinner buffet with mini sausages, peppers and onions, the spinach dip and crackers, sesame chicken, sauteed vegetables and various infused oils and breads. At the end of the buffet was a build your own pasta option. They had three chefs: one mixed the veggies and meat, another cooked the pasta and mixings, the third added the sauce and finished heating it. It was very impressive and such a great idea! I would just suggest that they line it up in opposite order next time so that it cooks from left to right (following the buffet line). People seemed a little confused and the line was held up. At this weeding there weren't a ton of guests, maybe a little more than 100 (if that), but the dance floor looked a bit crowded. In this particular instance it didn't seem to be a big deal since most people seemed to be good friends and close family. I'm not sure if that was the wedding party's choice or standard. There was more space for a larger floor, but it wasn't utilized.

Thank you Al & Alma's!! I chose your restaurant for a date…read moreand you guys made our evening just awesome!! From the table by the windows, the wine, appetizer and dinners, everything was a 10!! Our server, Grace, was exceptional! Thank you, all!!

Good: location service and (parts of) the fish…read more Great location in Minnetonka and a fun vibe Really attentive staff I got the walleye which was perfectly cooked All the food came out piping hot and fresh Not so good: The crust in the fish all comes off as soon as you think about touching it The drink I had (old fashion) was so so Would still go back!