This is our second year with Bolton Boat Tours and it was a great time once again. The family is…read morevery nice and it all went smoothly again this year! We like to go with small family owned businesses while on vacation. You can't go wrong. Thanks again!!! From the Freeman and Sheridan Family

This activity was exactly what we had hoped. Tim was a knowledgeable, responsible, kind, and…read moreentertaining captain! My wife and I booked this boat with our two boys ages 4 & 2. Tim was very sweet with our kids, keeping them safe, but also entertained. We wanted a short tour around the highlights of the lake, and we wanted to spend a little time swimming and tubing- we did all of this and truly enjoyed our time. Tim is an excellent captain and Bolton Boat tours is a world class company ! Definitely recommend!!! We noticed Tim taking out a bachelorette party after our trip- so it is the perfect choice, no matter the occasion !

Amazing charter today! We had a group of 40 people so booked the 25 person boat through ADK and…read morethey arranged a pontoon boat through another company. We had an excellent experience! The boat offers coolers with ice, towels, pool noodles, and paddle boards. I would definitely recommend for a relaxing day on the lake.

We booked this boat excursion for a bachelorette party, and it was one of the highlights of our…read moreweekend! The crew was incredibly friendly, fun, and accommodating. They were so flexible and made everything easy for us. They truly went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience! We adore you Ron and Lori! We cannot recommend them enough!

Don customized a perfect tour of the lake. He has exceptional knowledge and experience on the lake…read moreand was a real pleasure to spend the morning with.

We had a great time with captain Tom on the lake yesterday making us feel welcome and safe during…read moreour trip He made the trip interesting with some local history and pointing out things of interest We had a group of 10 4 adults and 6 children We did water tubing and swimming and cliff jumping at paradise cove The pick up point was easy to get to and park at so if it being on the east side of the lake is hindering a decision don't let it as it also makes it a closer trip to the swimming area so you have more time there Thanks again for a great time captain Tom Captain Don and Lake George island boat tours

My family booked a 2 hour tour with Captain Jack, and my kids said it was the most fun that they've…read moreever had! (Me too!!) We had plenty of time to go tubing, cliff jumping, and swimming. Captain Jack tailored the experience to each of my children's "bravery levels" - so he drove the boat at a slower pace when my daughter went on the tube. We had such a great time that we booked him a second time along with a larger group of friends. We had the BEST time - Captain Jack knows where to go, you you're able to maximize your time on the lake knowing you'll be taken care of the entire time. 10/10 recommend!!!!

This experience was one I will never forget. What a perfect day! We spent 3 hours on a private boat…read morewith Captain Jack and it was absolutely perfect. He started off by taking us out and just cruising along, giving us some facts about the lake and surrounding area. He was so accommodating to our needs and where what wanted to go/what we wanted to do. After some cruising, we went tubing which was so thrilling!! It was awesome! He showed us some local spots to swim and cliff jump where we hung out. Captain Jack is so pleasant to talk to and is so personable. We had a crew mate who got a bit seasick and he knew exactly how to handle the situation to get her back to where she needed to be. He is a true professional. If you're looking for something different to do in Lake George, this is the place to be! One of my favorite days of 2023 so far. Thank you Captain Jack and Boat Tours @ BLR!

Mother's Day Brunch Cruise on the Saint was truly an amazing experience. The service & attention to…read moretiming & details for feeding such a large group of people at once was something special. The buffet selections were vast. The fruit was fresh, the bacon was crisp, the omelette station was perfect.. not much to complain about. A full bar was available as well. I can't wait to come back for a fireworks/ dinner cruise or even a shorter sightseeing tour on a smaller vessel. 10/10, definitely put any of these cruises on your Lake George itinerary!

We got the last 1 hour tour of the season. It was a nice slow and smooth ride around the southern…read morepart of beautiful Lake George. The fall colors were gorgeous and we even spotted a bald eagle. The captain did a great job telling us about the history of the lake and about the many beautiful homes along the way. Restrooms, food and drinks for purchase were located on the bottom deck. We sat on the upper deck. It was enclosed and warm inside. It was windy and too cold to sit outside that day. There is free parking across the street and a nice souvenir shop as well.

What an amazing experience!…read more My boyfriend, family and I rented a chartered boat for a few hours. We enjoyed the sightseeing and the overall relaxing atmosphere on the boat. The breeze was perfect! Highly enjoyable after being in the sun all day. We were even able to take a little swim which was also perfect. The water was the perfect temperature and I was surprised that it was somewhat clear! Very refreshing, We were also able to drink on the boat, so that we did! It was the perfect afternoon! I also need to give a huge shoutout to our boat driver Nate! Nate was awesome and personable! Do not think twice about doing this! Also, try and get Nate if possible!

We went out on a chartered pontoon boat for 3 hours with Kevin and we had the BEST day. He brought…read moreus to the perfect spots for swimming and hanging out. It was so relaxing and fun, I couldn't recommend this more!

Six of us took out a 22' pontoon boat mid week on Lake George. The boat drove nicely and was easy…read moreto operate. The staff was great with operating instructions and gave us a map of the lake. We went out for a three hour tour and really enjoyed our shoreline cruise. This lake is beautiful! Well worth it and a great adventure!

We have rented boats Inn Lake George for many years. Our rental here was a big disappointment…read more The condition of the boat was shoddy and very old. It is reasonable to expect that the rental does not have worn, torn seats and the prior belongings left on the boat. We were given misinformation by staff and Jennifer ( the "boss"), who is very difficult to reach at any time was shockingly rude. Not the experience you would expect in boating world on Lake George.

The entire outing was so amazing. The deckhand was full of knowledge, on top of every need even…read morebefore you knew u needed it lol. Captain was just what you would imagine a crusty northern sea captain to be and he also was full of knowledge. BYOB and food and relax and enjoy the awesome sightseeing trip on Lu George

This was a great experience with my friends!…read more Our group came here for a friend's birthday celebration. We all packed our own drinks and completely forgot the most important part; the cups and ice. But no worries! Our guide had the boat fully equipped with ice cubes and cups and we were all able to enjoy a nice, fun and relaxing ride in the lake. We got full control of the bluetooth speakers and had a nice time meeting the other patrons and sharing music with each other. Overall, this was very comfortable and enjoyable for all of us. Additional notes: The bathroom was also very clean. The young man driving the boat gave us a nice, smooth ride despite slight choppiness in the water. There is ample shade on most of the boat with a nice sit-down area to enjoy the sun as well. Thank you!

I booked for the sunset cruise on June 7th and then paid for a non-refundable hotel room shortly…read morethereafter because options were limited for a pet-friendly, single night stay. This morning, Waterfront sent me an email telling me the cruise was "cancelled." They also claimed to have tried contacting me via email and phone. Both claims from Waterfront are lies. I checked Waterfront's own website after receiving the email and the cruise I booked was sold out. I then called to inquire and was told they scheduled an event, so I was essentially kicked off and completely disregarded. I've attached pictures as proof. If you're considering booking a cruise around Lake George, I strongly suggest you book with a company who has ethics, standards and class.

Our rather large party of 15 was able to snag some tickets for a Thursday night fireworks show in…read moredowntown Lake George and we had a nice time. We went out on the Adirondack and the boat was large enough for all the patrons on board but by far it seemed that the best seats on board were on the upper level. The lower levels were challenging to see the fireworks because most of the windows didn't open and the best option for seeing was to go outside to the staircase. Even there the roof overhead made for difficult viewing. There are other options in the area for viewing fireworks by boat and we would most likely try a different boat- either with this company or another in the same area. All of the staff were friendly and made getting on and off rather easy.

The tube that they provide was broken when we realize that we already were in the middle of the…read morewater . When we came back and we told them they didn't accept it even though we paid for it we had to deal with a broken tube. We couldn't enjoy our tubing.since one of the Handel was broken.they even didn't give us a refund for that.

I left traumatized and will never get on another boat again. Make sure you bring a bucket to bail…read morethe water out. Now looking back there were signs all over saying bad idea, starting at the terrible counter service. We called the day prior asking about renting a 10 passenger pontoon, lady said sure no problem we always keep a few extra on hand for walk ins. We did not want to reserve because we were unsure of the weather and rain. Forecast said no rain we decided to go out. We get there and the front desk says no 10 passenger we can either do a 13 for extra cost or 8 passenger deck boat. We discuss and decide the 13 passenger. At the desk now the woman says , in a span of less than five minutes the other counter girl allows some one with a reservation to change their reservation to the 13 passenger and rents that out to them. Okay so now we have no choice but to get the 8 passenger as grey clouds are rolling in. We ask the older front desk woman if it's okay to go out, have you checked the weather. Her response, no, you'll be fine no worries. Gives us a map thoroughly explains where to go, where we can anchor etc. We get told to go wait out on the deck and someone will help us. The waters choppy and boats swaying. A young maybe 16 year old girl gives us a quick lesson on how to turn on the boat, steering, reverse and where the life jackets are. First attempt to throttle the boat wouldn't move, made several attempts and the girl giggled and pushed us out. Now we are out, in this boat choppy water. 2-3 foot chop if not more. It was like the little engine that could struggling just to maintain direction. It was almost impossible to steer and would not go more than 5 knots full throttle. Less than a half hour out and us just struggling, the boat began filling with water. We pulled open the base cabin that contained the life jackets and it too was also flooded. BY PURE LUCK we screamed over to 2 coast guard friends on a jet ski. She hopped on our boat, and put 2 other people on the jet ski. Literally taxied people to the dock and came back for more to lighten the load on the boat. She attempted to turn on what ever pump is underneath a boat to help push out water and it did not work. Now with the wind whipping and waves crashing on this boat that can hardly run, she drove it back maybe another 200 Yards to the dock as it swung wildly in the water. The the dock children laughed as she attempted to pull it up (literally kids running the dock). One of the workers opened a compartment by the engine and just shook his head. They asked if we wanted another boat. Is that a joke. It was like a movie scene from the end of jaws where it's just floating items all over in the bottom of the boat. I had an adrenaline rush/panic attack, can't even describe it, that I would never want to experience again. My Coastie friend watched as they pulled the boat out. She said they never put the plugs back on the boat so essentially from the time we got on the boat, we were sitting ducks, sinking, she said maybe a half hour left before the boat sank. They at first attempted to tell us well you were at max capacity that doesn't mean anything, you put us on that boat and said it was okay and safe to go out. It was by no means safe, the life jackets were from the 90's literally. When they pulled the boat out of the water and it drained for over 25 minutes. They refunded our money as they continued to put other people out on the water. During our struggle to come in we saw a pontoon boat almost flip from a wave, irony the people that got the 13 passenger. We filed a police report. There has to be some kind of standard. This is not it. What I learned later, from one of my friends a reporter from Albany was that people consistently die on Lake George from boating accidents. That could have been us. First time in Lake George, I had this fancy idea to relax on the water. Worlds dumbest idea as well a paper map... on a wet boat. Smh.