Top 3 Charter Boat Companies on Lake Minnetonka

Navigating the Waters:  Exploring Lake Minnetonka on Charter Boats!

 

Nestled in the heart of Minneaota, Lake Minnetonka stands as a shimmering gem, offering an idyllic escape for locals and tourists alike.  Spaning over 14,000 acres and boasting more than 100 miles of shoreline, this picturesque lake beckons adventures to explore its pristine waters an scenic landscapes.  While there are various ways to experience Lake Minnetonka, chartering a boat provides a unique opporutnity to immerse onself in its beauty while enjoyig the comforts of a private vessel.  In this post well delvel into the world of Charter boats on lake Minnetonka.  highlighting the expeience they offer and the wonders awaiting those who embark on this maritime journey.

 

  1. Scenic Cruises: Immerse yoruself int he natural speldo rof Lake Minetonka with a scenic cruise aboard a charter boat.  Sit back and relzx and the the gentle breeeze carr yyou across the shimmering waters!
  2. Private Charters:  For those seeing a more intimate and personalized adventure, private charters offer the perfect solution.  Whether its a romantic getaway, a family reunion or a corporate retreat.  Charter boat comapnies on Lake Minnetonka can tailor an itinery to suit your needs.
  3. Special Events and Celebrations:  Celebrate life’s special moments in style aboard a charter boat on Lake Minnetonka.  From weddings and annivrsaries to birthdays and graduations, chater boat companies offer a unique and unforgettabl evenue for any occasion.

 

 

PaddleTap Lake Minnetonka:  The only true bring your own beverage and fully equiped with a private driver.  This charter boat offers a variety of experiences tailored to suit difference prefeerecnes and occosians.  If your celebrating a birthday, hosting a bachelorette party or simply gathering with friends or co workers, theres a PaddleTap adventure waiting for you.  Doing your excurision, you’ll paddle alongside picturesque stretches of Lake Minetonak, taking in panoromic views of lush shorelines and charming waterfront communities.  Along the way you can sip on your beverages of choice, share stores with fellow paddlers, and soak up the sun as you cruise at a leisurly pace.  

 

 

Al and Alma’s Charter Boats:  This is a renowed charter boat company offering scenic cruises, private charters, and event services on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota.  With a fleet of luxury boats, they ater to various occosians, including weddings, corproate events, family gathers and sighseeing tours.

 

 

Wayzata Bay Charters:  Nestled on the shores of Tonka,  Wayzata Bay Charters offers an unparalleled experience or those seeking to imerser themselves in the beauty of this iconic MN destination.  This luxry charter boat offers a wide range of services taioied to create unforgettable memoents on the water.  Lets embark on a journey and discover the allure of Wayzata Bay Charters.  

 

 

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Up to 18

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!

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
no limit

Public Tours

Looking to just get out on the water with some friends? Don't want to reserve a full boat? Or maybe its just a date night out on Lake Minnetonka? Don't worry our public tours are perfect for you!

Grab a seat on either our TikiTap or PaddlePub boats. These boats are the EXACT same boats as our private tours, they just allow you to reserve a few seats if you don't want to purchase all 10 tickets to reserve. Or just admit it, you like to mingle with other folks and have a good time.

Our public tours last 2 hour long, and cost roughly $55/seat, we do require at least 6 public seats to book to guarantee to go out, but that typically always fills so don't worry to much. They are all BYOB that comes with a private boat captain and bluetooth music. Typically private tours allow the guests to switch off who is playing the tunes, or the captain can have a play list.

Paddle or Cruise around Lake Minnetonka getting up and close with the big homes that the Lake has to offer. Experience bays that the larger charter boats cannot get into by booking one of our Public Tours.

What to know:

2 hours long (getting on/off boat)
Bluetooth music
BYOB
Bathroom on board (all boats)
Departs out of Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park and Public Docks in Excelsior MN
250-300 square feet of usable room
Holds 14-18 guests (depending on the boat you select)
Pricing: $55/Seat (most days)

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Up to 14

Original PaddleBoat Cruise-Downtown Excelsior

Experience the Only Downtown Excelsior Paddle Boat Party!

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

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Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Up to 18

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.

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$599