AHOY THERE! Where do I even begin?!? First, RUN don't walk to book a trip with Shelly and the S.S…read more MKE! She knows the ropes and is ready to chart the course to good times and a boatload of laughs on the streets of Milwaukee. This little bus is packed with so many joyful things to look at, I almost felt like I should have donned a Patrick Starfish costume. Next time! The boat theme was spot on, down to portholes and seasick bags! We were taking on the city Laverne and Shirley style plus 6 girls to get out of town and have some fun. I think I may have sprouted some abs, all be them well hidden from view, from the amount of laughter that ensued on our travels. We used our local beer pass as a starting point and we had Shelly's guidance to take us to the best destinations. She knew all the hidden treasure locations, pointed out so much about the city and made us feel like we were her new best friends. Logistically, the "boat" is set up with two bench seats facing each other, you can have great conversations with friends as well as face forward to see what is up and coming on your excursion. There is forward facing seating in the far back. The aisle was big enough to bring a cooler on board with plenty of room to get around. The windows were quite large to take in all the sights and of course to shout a hearty "Happy Saturday" to all we passed. If you are reading this and heard the shouts from a weekend in October 2021, yep, that was me! Really, who doesn't love compliments and 90's music floating on the wind on a sunny fall day?!? Really, the only thing I wish for would be that the S.S. MKE was in my town that I could book something with them more often. While this trip was my first adventure, it undoubtedly will not be my last! Shelly is absolutely worth her salt and then some! If nautical nonsense be something you wish...set sail with the S.S. MKE!

Terrible experience with an unreliable service. They cancelled on me last minute for a concert…read morebecause they decided they wanted to go to the concert too. The owner became argumentative with me when I expressed frustration, and she blamed me for it. It was extremely unprofessional and very childish the way she spoke down to me. She said I never confirmed booking. I've attached my email showing proof of my confirmation. I was trying to organize the event with 13 other people at three different pickup locations. So, it took me a while to get back to them with all the exact details. But when I did, she said we were still good; until about a week later when I got the email saying they had to cancel because they wanted to go to the concert instead of fulfilling their commitment to us. So, if you need a reliable service, this is not it.

i almost didn't use this service because of the name- I wasn't after "bargain" balloons. But…read moredespite the misleading name, the balloon set- up bridget did was spectacular and a hit at the party. It added the festive atmosphere we were wanting. Great job, efficient in setting up, on time, color combinations perfect.

I hosted an upscale water themed event. I wanted more beautiful than cutsie but I needed something…read morethat would artistically make people feel they were near the lake. Brigette's balloons exactly fulfilled that request. The balloons were beautiful. They were delivered on time and set up exactly as requested and received many oohs and ahhs from the guests. Thank you for putting the "cherry on top" of my decor.

There water park very fun very cool I liked the slides aswell and there cannons and paint ballread more

My niece and I had so much fun at Bear Paw! We went on a Saturday and paid $35 per person. This…read moregives access to the beach, 50 minutes of the inflatables, the thrill hill, and jumping pad. The inflatables were definitely the best part and we wished we could have gone on for longer. It takes a little bit to get your balance, but once you do it is so much fun. My favorite part was the giant slide. The beach was nice and had lots of lounge chairs. The water was dyed blue which was interesting, but I think it helps with algae growth. We did the thrill hill one time. It is a hike to get up the hill and you have to drag the tube. It was a lot of fun, but a lot of work on a hot day. It would be nice if there were an additional bathroom that had stalls for changing clothes.

I went to the Easter buffet, 2 pm sitting. Hall was set up with tables very close together. Greeter…read morewas very indifferent , she could not keep track of where she sat your party so you had to just wander around looking for them. The food was mediocre at best. Food advertised was not on buffet line. The salad was lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes, 2 dressing choices. Dinner rolls were on dessert table so we never saw them. Many items were near empty and dried out. The breakfast items were nearly nonexistent at this time which was a large part of buffet. There was prime rib, but server would not serve the medium rare section until he served all of the well done end section. The desserts were unappetizing, and not a good selection. The pineapple on the dessert table was good, but it was served with ok cantaloupe and a huge platter of unwashed, uncut grapes. Overall it was extremely disappointing and extremely overpriced lunch. Considering that you could go out for a steak dinner for the price of this buffet, I would never recommend or return to this.

My husband and I had our reception at Panos Banquet Center. Peter was wonderful to work with and…read morehad every detail ready for our day. The food was great and the service was even better. We could not have asked for a better reception at Panos!

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.

Beautiful space, great communication and so easy to work with Matty, one of the owners!read more

July 6, 2024 The…read moreValerie was everything we could have dreamed of for our wedding and more. When we booked the Valerie it was still in the building phases and we only had the pictures of the visions Matty had. We are so glad we believed in Matty's vision because the venue is breathtaking. The venue just insanely beautiful from the suites, to the ceremony space, to the reception space, to the bars, and even the bathrooms. The communication the Valerie provides is top notch! They are always quick to respond which is amazing when you are planning the wedding. Matty is always willing to help whether it's with giving recommendations or helping answer questions. He also makes contact with the vendors you chose to talk to them about everything you need to know about the venue! The day of the wedding was amazing, Matty and the point of contact helped so much to keep the day running smoothly. The bartenders were also amazing. My husband and I have said many times over how we wish we could come up with another event to throw just so we can book this venue again!

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!

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!