Lake Minnetonka Cruises

Table Of Content

• How Do I Book a PaddleTap Boat Tour?
• Lady of the Lake has been entertaining with both private and public cruises for over 40 years!
• Private Cruises
• Simply The Best Lake Minnetonka Boat Cruise
• Mother's Day Port of Excelsior Signature Sunday Brunch Cruise
• All Cruises Depart From and Return To Our Dock in Downtown Excelsior

Our all-inclusive packages start at just $35 per person. There is free private parking available, just minutes from downtown Minneapolis in Excelsior. We are located at the Port of Excelsior across from Haskell’s Restaurant. Call now to reserve your cruise time and plan the details of your event. Boat cruises start and end from Excelsior Minnesota, just a hop-skip-and-a-jump west of the Twin Cities. Directions to the Lady of the Lake and a memorable cruise are here.

How Do I Book a PaddleTap Boat Tour?

Meet LazyTap Party Pontoon, at 300 square feet, this is our largest party boat. This active tour boat offers the true laid back pontoon boating experience, which are great for active tour groups and team building. You are free to move around the boat as much or as little as you want.

Lady of the Lake has been entertaining with both private and public cruises for over 40 years!

Whether it’s fun for the whole family or a special night out for two, Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen has a trip that’s perfect for any occasion or event. Explore Lake Minnetonka in the fall where the leaves start changing. Explore the channels and bays that the larger charter boats cannot offer. Bring your own beverages, some snacks and let us drive you around West Arm/Seaton Channel/Cooks Bay for 2.5 hour on the water, our longest cruises of the year!

Private Cruises

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Our Lake Minnetonka Downtown Excelsior is BYOB and so is our Back Channel Pickup, and coolers are allowed. If you want our staple Lord Fletcher’s pickup on Lake Minnetonka, you must first purchase drinks from them (off sale). Coolers will not be allowed at all at Lord Fletcher’s pickup. When you book a boat ride, a link will be emailed to you, so you can easily place your order from Lord Fletcher’s. You are always able to bring your own food and snacks as well.

This boat does come equipped with a full bathroom for you to use. Enjoy a full brunch as you cruise around Lake Minnetonka.

Party Boat Adventure Awaits.

Celebrating Life on the Lake - Lake Minnetonka Magazine

Celebrating Life on the Lake.

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Yes, each tour boat offers Bluetooth connection, so you can sync your smartphone and start listening to your favorite tunes the moment we head out onto the lake. 30 days out you can cancel and get a full refund. If we end up having bad weather (unsafe boating conditions), we allow rain checks. This decision is typically made on the day of your cruise. We do offer Trip Insurance which can be purchased at the time of checkout. That allows refunds 14 days out from the cruise and must purchase it at the time of checkout.

The Lady of the Lake, historic Lake Minnetonka Sternwheeler

The largest was the former Pillsbury mansion, a 32,000-square-foot home that was demolished, and the land was divided to sell in smaller parcels. On a Minnetonka cruise, a knowledgeable local captain will point out some of the lovely homes around the lake. With more than 30 bays on the lake, cruises are a great way to explore all the nooks and crannies. All of our boats are also available for private charters. Contact us for additional information on group reservations or private events. Cruising the beautiful Lake Minnetonka shoreline, enjoying our tasty Captains Sunday Brunch Buffet menu, complete with full cash bar service and spectacular views!.

You can book up to the boat maximum if you have a larger party. If you don't have 10 tickets we do offer a $55/person on our public cruise. All private tours are charged on a per person fee. Prices are $39/person Monday-Wednesday and $45/person Thursday-Sunday with a $4/increase for prime summer on all tickets in July. 10 Tickets or more are required to reserve a private boat. We have a public option that is $55/person if you have less than 10.

The LazyTap always impresses with its views of Lake Minnetonka, the 100 square feet on the upper deck is sure to give you the feeling that this boat never ends! Stretch out and enjoy this massive vessel for your private party. Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen offer sightseeing cruises and scenic tours on Lake Minnetonka and the Mississippi River. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Mississippi River and Minneapolis Skyline and the beauty of the Lake Minnetonka area. We offer cruises ranging from delicious lunch cruises to romantic dinner cruises, from narrated sightseeing tours to special events and special event cruises.

Fifteen years later after she was refitted with new engines she was re-christened as the Lady of the Lake. Since her first cruise on Lake Minnetonka, out of Excelsior Bay, she has played host to vacationers, Arts Festival, and Apple Festival fairgoers. She remains the only triple deck boat on Lake Minnetonka, and has the largest open air deck on the lake. Beautiful historic mansions surround Minnetonka, many owned by celebrities.

This is the newest and largest single boat we offer and is 26 feet long and almost 12 feet wide! Groups of 20 or more may reserve seating on any of our scheduled public cruises or special cruise times. Brunch, lunch, pizza or dinner options are available for group reservations. Groups of 20 or more are combined with the other public passengers, with reserved tables on the main deck. Our tiki-themed cruise boat is ready for fun! Bring your bachelor or bachelorette party, birthday bash, family trip, and neighborhood outings.

We have a large wide open space in the front where people can move around and take in the views, or sit in our comfy seating all around. This public option is only available out of our Back Channel Brewing Location (LazyTap or TikiPubs) and downtown Excelsior on our original Pedal Pub Boat Cruise. We have a large canopy that covers 70% of the TikiTap! If this boat is open, book it soon as this is for sure the first one to be reserved. "This was just a very pleasant trip on the lake for about an hour. We have recommended to friends and if they had a longer trip would love to go on it."