Private Tours
Private Tours
PaddleTap's Private Tours are the way to go! Enjoy a private boat cruise on the #1 Party Lake in MN. Every private cruise comes with a private boat captain and bluetooth music. Every cruise is BYOB. We depart out of two locations based on the boat you select.
Tours
Private Tours
PaddleTap is proud to offer private tours on all of our party boats! These one-of-a-kind Tiki Boats, Origional Pedal Boat, or Two Level Party Pontoons that can be rented out on Excelsior Bay or Spring Park on Lake Minnetonka! Take a peek at all our boating options and which locations they start from. You will truly love this experience for any Bachelorette, Birthday or Corporate outing! All Private tours in 2026 will be a flat per boat pricing, and our per seat option is only open for shared/public options this year. No minimum to reserve a private tour, you rent the entire boat! Our lowest option will be on our Sunday Funday, if you want a deal....thats the day you want to set sail! Private tours are 40% off and included in the final price already (no discount code needed)
Large TikiTap-Spring Park Lake Minnetonka
Our 2 hour cruise on the TikiTap(yes, its a Tiki Themed Party Pontoon Boat and has ZERO pedals) boat offer the perfect scenic escape! It's our #1 Boat Tour for Bachelorette Parties! This adventure is perfect for any corporate event, private birthday party or just for fun on a bachelorette or bachelor parties! We have two Tiki Boats for 2026 and the largest single boat we offer and is 26 feet long and almost 12 feet wide! These party boats include comfortable bar stool seating around the custom tiki bar, and seating for maximum of 18 total guests (Large TikiTap) with plenty of walking room around both vessels. Enjoy our one of a kind Tiki Themed bar to rest your beer, wine, or cocktails. Do you have any worry about a bathroom? Don’t! this boat does come equipped with a full bathroom for you to use. Worried about rain? Don’t! 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. Things to Know: 2 hours long Bluetooth music BYOB Bathroom on board Departs out of Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park 300 square feet of usable room Holds up to 18 guests per boat (depending if your booking the large or small TikiTap) Pricing: Flat pricing for private cruises, and per person public tickets for smaller groups.
Large Party Boat Cruise-Spring Park-Lake Minnetonka
PaddleTap’s #1 boat tour! For the people who like to take it easy on the lake! Our Large Party Boat ride has your name written all over it. This is our only double deck party boat that is massive, if you just want to enjoy the lake and party, this is the boat for you!! This boat can hold up to 18 guests! Both boats offers two levels and covers at least 300 of deck space on the main level with an additional 100 square feet on the upper deck! This boat has zero pedals and is the true lazy experience that can hold up to 18 total guests! These boats offer a private party bar down the middle for you to load up with your own drinks and bench seating all the way down on both sides. 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. The Large Party Boat has a large 150 HSP motor, we can cover a fair amount of lake to enjoy everything that Lake Minnetonka offers! Our pickups are out of Back Channel Brewing, Lord Fletchers, Downtown Excelsior or Wayzata What to know: Private boat captain 2 hours long Bluetooth music BYOB Bathroom on board Departs out of Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park 400 square feet of usable room (two levels) Holds up to 18 guests Pricing: Flat per boat pricing for private cruises, and a per person for smaller/public groups 150 HSP Gas Motor Zero Pedals (not even an option here, time to be Lazy!)
Original Pedal Boat Cruise-Lake Minnetonka-Excelsior
Experience the Only Downtown Excelsior Pedal Boat! (motor is on boat FYI) PaddleTap is proud to offer private and public tours aboard the only powered party boat operating out of downtown Excelsior! Our one-of-a-kind Pedal Taverns on water can be rented for unforgettable cruises on Excelsior Bay. Optional Pedaling – 100% Fun Don’t worry — pedaling is completely optional! Each of our PaddleTap boats is equipped with a 50 HP gas motor, so you can relax and cruise even if no one pedals. Features of Our Party Boats: 1. Upgraded vessels with bathrooms on board 2. Spacious layout with 250 sq. ft. of usable space 3. Bluetooth sound system – play your favorite tunes 4. BYOB-friendly – bring your own beverages! 5. Holds up to 14 guests 6. 2-hour cruises 7. Private and public tour options Departs conveniently from downtown Excelsior, just 20 minutes from Minneapolis Perfect Pre- or Post-Cruise Options. Downtown Excelsior has plenty of local hot spots within walking distance! 1. Maynards 2. Excelsior Brewing 3. Haskell’s (liquor store & wine shop for last-minute drinks!) 4. Lago Tacos or Parlor burger – great for food before or after your cruise! Bonus: See the Iconic Big Island
Small TikiTap-Excelsior Lake Minnetonka
Our 2 hour cruise on the TikiTap(yes, its a Tiki Themed Party Pontoon Boat and has ZERO pedals) boat offer the perfect scenic escape! It's our #1 Boat Tour for Bachelorette Parties! This adventure is perfect for any corporate event, private birthday party or just for fun on a bachelorette or bachelor parties! We have one Small Tiki Boat for 2026 and the largest single boat we offer and is 25 feet long and almost 10 feet wide! This party boat include comfortable bar stool seating around the custom tiki bar, and seating for maximum of 14 total guests (Small TikiTap) with plenty of walking room around both vessels. Enjoy our one of a kind Tiki Themed bar to rest your beer, wine, or cocktails. Do you have any worry about a bathroom? Don’t! this boat does come equipped with a full bathroom for you to use. Worried about rain? Don’t! 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. Things to Know: 2 hours long Bluetooth music BYOB Bathroom on board Departs out of Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park 250 square feet of usable room Holds up to 14 guests per boat (depending if your booking the large or small TikiTap) Pricing: Flat pricing for private cruises, and per person public tickets for smaller groups.
Gift Card
Looking to buy a tour for a gift? This is where that would happen!
Baby Blue Party Pontoon
Our newest boat for 2026! This boat departs out of downtown Excelsior and is our newest to the fleet! This was custom built with all new "baby blue" colors to give it a chill vibe. The blue canopy can open and close based on the sun. This party boat has full bench seating around the custom bar, and U shaped pontoon seats in the front. This by far will be our most comfortable boat and with its ideal location you don't want to miss this. Private Captain and a newly built bathroom this boat will fit all of your needs! Can hold up to 14 people comfortably!
BYOB on Every Private Cruise
Enjoy truly the only BYOB boat cruise on Lake Minnetonka! Bring a cooler or just buy drinks before at the local liquor store! 100% allowed to bring your own drinks onto this epic private boat cruise.
Public/Shared pricing and Full Boat Private Rentals
Per person pricing for smaller groups, and flat per boat pricing for larger groups.
Private Boat Cruise
Enjoy the waters of Lake Minnetonka with our flat per person pricing, and fixed pricing up to 10 guests! If you have more people don't worry, you can always add more people later! We can take multiple boats out to the same cruise if your group has over 18 people!