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Lake Minnetonka Cruises

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A Lake Minnetonka cruise is a great place to hold your next corporate event, wedding, birthday, or special event. Come aboard one of our three cruisers for an exciting 2 to 3 hour private Lake Minnetonka cruise. Our three cruise boats can host any size group from 6 to 230 guests.

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Featured Public Cruises

Join us for a public cruise around Lake Minnetonka. Glide over the lake as you enjoy Sunday brunch, a taco and margarita bar, a variety of shows and celebrations, and much more!

Sunday Brunch Cruise

Enjoy a full brunch as you cruise around Lake Minnetonka.

• Hour Glass 2 Hours

Elvis Dinner Show Cruise

You don’t want to miss our signature, Memories of Elvis show!

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Boats and Burgers Cruise

Cruise on one of our two story Yachts from the Port of Excelsior in Downtown Excelsior. Cruise around Big Island past the Beautiful Homes, parks and marinas on a Two Hour Narrated scenic Cruise.

• Hour Glass 1.5 Hours

Excelsior Brewing Company “Brews Cruise”

Join us for a Sunday Afternoon Brews Cruise with Excelsior Brewing Company!

Sunday Dinner Show Cruise

Enjoy a Great Two Hour Dinner Cruise on Lake Minnetonka with LIVE Music from the 70’s – 80’s and Today. Classics, Rock and Roll & Country Music.

• Hour Glass 90 Minutes

Sunday Fun Cruise

Narrated Lake Minnetonka Sightseeing Cruise!

• 1 Soft Drink, Beer or Wine. Snacks are available for purchase.

Monday Night – BBB Cruise (Build your own Burrito Bowl)

Price Adult – $39.95 Child – $24.95 Children under 2 are free Duration 2 Hours Details Build your own Burrito or Burrito Bowl while cruising on one of our two-story

Friday Night – Happy Hour Cruise

Enjoy your Friday night with this Happy Hour Cruise through Lake Minnetonka!

• Hour Glass 3 Hours

Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise

July 4th – 7:30pm Three Hour Dessert and Fireworks Cruise

Join us for a Fourth of July celebration on Lake Minnetonka.

• Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Bar with various other Dessert items
• Full cash bar
• Starting in Mid September

Public Fall Colors Cruise

Enjoy a scenic cruise of Lake Minnetonka with a Beer, Wine or Soft drink included.

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Our three cruise boats are great for corporate events, bachelorette parties, weddings and receptions, groom’s dinners, birthdays, family boat trips, or any other time you want to get a group together to go on a Lake Minnetonka boat cruise in Minnesota and Minneapolis.

We serve the entire Minneapolis area with our Minneapolis dinner cruise and offer transportation for your group from Lake Minnetonka by limo or bus.

Top-Rated Cruises in Excelsior, MN

"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."

"We enjoyed the one hour cruise. Friendly staff, great information. If they offered a longer cruise I would book it also!"

"Great experience working with Wayzata Bay Charters in putting together and delivering on our recent team outing. Everyone shared what a great time it was, and how much they enjoyed it! Thank you Mark & the crew!"

"We had a wonderful drinks/chips and salsa cruise with a group of local and international ladies earlier this month. Absolutely wonderful option for a get together or event!"

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Simply The Best Lake Minnetonka Boat Cruise

Explore beautiful Lake Minnetonka on a fantastic party cruise! We offer four unique party boats that are the perfect way to spend time with family and friends on the lake. We can also work closely with your company to plan fantastic small-group cruises and corporate events. We off no minimum on our public cruises which start at $55/per person. But our private cruises range from $39-$49/per person based on the time of day! If you want to book a private cruise, book for the minimum (10 tickets) and add more people later! Its that simple! The boat capacity is 18 people on most boats! All tours are BYOB! Which makes us the only charter boat on Lake Minnetonka!

Our tiki-themed cruise boat is ready for fun! Bring your bachelor or bachelorette party, birthday bash, family trip, and neighborhood outings. The TikiTap can accommodate up to 18 partiers. For a truly great cruise in downtown Excelsior, we've got the RegularTap cruise for a group of up to 14 fun-loving people.

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. 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.

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TikiTap-Back Channel Brewing

Our 100 minute cruise our Tiki Pub (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 is our newest boat on Lake Minnetonka for the season. This adventure is perfect for any corporate event, private birthday party or just for fun on a bachelorette or bachelor parties!

This is the newest and largest single boat we offer and is 26 feet long and almost 12 feet wide! This party boat includes comfortable bar stool seating around the custom tiki bar, and seating for maximum of 18 total guests with plenty of walking room around the almost 300 square foot deck.

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: What to know:

100 minutes 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 Pricing: $39-$49/person Private Cruise (10 or more required tickets to make it private) 135 HSP Gas Motor

Private Tours (All Boats)

PaddleTap is proud to offer private tours on all of our party boats! These one-of-a-kind Tiki Boats, Pedal Pubs, or Party Pontoons can be rented out on Excelsior Bay or Seaton Channel! Enjoy a boat cruise 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 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.

2.5 hour Private Tour-Private Tour Back Channel Brewing (18 max)

PaddleTaps longest tour of the season-2 hours and 30 minutes! This tour is new for 2024, and only being offered starting in June of 2024.

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! We will get up and close to some of the best fall colors Lake Minnetonka offers. This tour will have a bathroom on board as well with bluetooth music.

This tour will either be on our largest 30 foot LazyTap double deck boat, or the 25 foot TikiTap boat. Depending on boat availability with other tours being offered"

Pricing is $70/person for the 2.5 hours, and private bookings require 8 tickets to be purchased as a down-payments are utlizied before the season starts to reserve your boat. But you are more than welcome to book as many seats as you need up to the boat maximum of 18 guests.

Small Group/Public Tour (All Boats)

Do you have a smaller group? Or just don't want to rent the entire boat? Book our per seat boating option! Perfect for those smaller groups who still want to go out and celebrate that Birthday/Bachelorette or even just a night out! This option does have a requirement of of 6 guests to guarantee it will go out. But you only pay for as many seats as you want. This option is not guaranteed private, and it is very likely you will be paired with other people! (we offer private cruises that start with 8 ppl-18 ppl)

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.

LazyTap Double Deck-Back Channel Brewing (18 person boat)

PaddleTap’s #1 boat tour! For the people who like to take it easy on the lake! Our LazyTap Party Boat ride has your name written all over it. This is our only double deck party boat that is massive! PaddleTap offers one boat for 2024. 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.

This is our only boat that can allow swimming (on requests) but it still does only last 100 minutes. If you do choose to swim, we limit it to four people at one time and must wear a life jacket (provided). Swimming on our LazyTap is only allowed out of Back Channel. We do not allow it out of Downtown Excelsior.

The LazyTap 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 100 minutes 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 14-18 guests (depending on the boat you select) Pricing: $39-$45/person Private Cruise (10 or more required tickets to make it private) *$4/more a person from July 12th-August 4th 2024* 150 HSP Gas Motor Zero Pedals (not even an option here)

RegularTap Paddle Pub-Downtown Excelsior

PaddleTap is proud to offer private tours on our only downtown Excelsior powered party boat! These one of a kind Pedal Pubs can be rented out on Excelsior Bay!

Our Paddle Pub "RegularTap" Party Boat, holds a maximum of 14 people! This is great for private cruises who want to depart out of the award winning downtown Excelsior which is only 20 minutes from Minneapolis!

Plenty of local bars and restaurant’s such as: -Maynards -Excelsior Brewing -Haskells (also a liquor store for any last minute items) -Lago Tacos or The Suburban that are walking distance from our pickup location!

This is definitely the spot on the lake with the most action. You can even see the famous “Big Island” on your cruise if you ask your captain! What to know:

100 minutes long Bluetooth music BYOB Departs out of Downtown Excelsior 250 square feet of usable room Holds up to 14 guests Pricing: $39-$49/person Private Cruise (8 or more required tickets to make it private) 25 HSP Gas Motor Peddling (optional)

Electric Duffy Boat Rental (Downtown Excelsior)

Enjoy the newest boat rental on Lake Minnetonka. Departing daily out of downtown Excelsior. Walking distance from many local bars and restaurants. Enjoy the only eco friendly, battery operated Duffy boat rentals on Lake Minnetonka. Slowly cruise around Excelsior bay in style and enjoy the calm waters of the no wake areas of St. Albans and Excelsior Bay. This boat does not have a boat captain provided, and the renter is required to drive the boat. Don't worry about an agenda and drive at your own pace. Boat rentals are allowed for small groups and large groups. Large groups can hold up to 12 guests. As pricing is based off of the boat and if you want a small or large group rental. Rentals can last anywhere from 2-3 hour long, you decide when you book! For more information checkout our sister company www.Electricshores.co to learn more!

Why choose us?

Fantastic Tour Boats On Lake Minnetonka

Our friendly service sets us apart from other boats offering private and public cruises on Minnetonka. Our private cruises have a friendly, knowledgeable captain at the helm guiding your cruise to some of the best spots in Minnetonka. All our cruises have Bluetooth speakers and coolers on board. For the true booze cruise party experience, most of our boats are ready for you to bring your choice of beverages to offer your personalized bar service. What also makes our cruises so unique is we charge a flat fee per person and all tours are bring your own beverage (BYOB). Private cruise you will only pay for the number of tickets you select!

Private boat tours have a flat per-person charge ranging from $39-$49/person. Private tours require at least 10 tickets to be purchased at the time of booking. You can always add more tickets as needed to boat capacity. Our small group/public seats combine smaller groups. Requiring our first booking to be at least 4 tickets, and then single tickets are allowed after!

Top Rated BYOB Private and Public Boat Cruises

We are the best party boats on Lake Minnetonka. The #1 Bachelorette Party boat in Minnesota and we've been rated 5 stars by our customers! We carry a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We are the only charter boat company on Lake Minnetonka to offer a flat per-person charge for private boat cruises!

Private Captains Every Tour

We have private captain on every tour. You will have a private captain to guide you through the tour and make sure you have a great time!

Private Tours: Fixed Pricing up to 10 guests! Per person charge over 10 until boat maximum!

Our private tours are fixed up to 10 guests! Per person charger for larger groups up to the boat maximum!

Discover Lake Minnetonka

In Minnesota, the land of lakes, Minnetonka is arguably the most popular. In early 1900 Big Island on Minnetonka was home to the Big Island Amusement Park. Visitors would take the ferry cruise out to the island during the summer to enjoy an afternoon with the family or a romantic Friday night for couples. The amusement park was eventually demolished, and the island is now a municipal nature park. Lake Minnetonka now is home to being the #1 Party lake in Minnesota, and ranking in the top 10 on most nationwide lists!

Beautiful historic mansions surround Minnetonka, many owned by celebrities. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum amount of people i need to reserve a private cruise.

Yes! Our private tours are priced per person ranging from $39-$49/person. 10 tickets are required to book privately. 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.

How Long Does Each Boat Tour Last?

All of our standard tours last 100 minutes long. We do have a 2.5 hour cruise set to departure for 2024. This tour will only depart out of our Back Channel Brewing location and take aboard our LazyTap or TikiTap boats with limited availability.

What is your cancelation policy? Do you allow deposits to reserve?

Our cancelation policy is simple. 30 days out you can cancel and get a full refund. 0-29 days all sales are final. 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.

We do not allow deposits for online reservations currently. If you are still waiting for the final count before booking, we recommend just booking the minimum amount of 10 people for the lowest cost. You can always add more people later!

Are the Paddle Pubs BYOB food and drinks?

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.

**Ice is not provided**

Is There Music on the Paddle Pub and the other Party Boats?

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.

What happens if we get sick on the boat?

While most people are fine on the boat, one in awhile someone gets sick. If that is the case we have the right to charge your credit card $100-250 per incident depending on the amount of cleanup needed

Is Swimming Allowed?

We do not allow swimming on our classic pedal pub (PaddleTap Boat) tours or the TikiTap Tour. We do allow swimming on the Lazytap only. People who choose to swim must wear a life jacket (provided) and only 4 in the water at a time. This will only be available out of our Back Channel Location (Excelsior LazyTap doesn’t allow swimming)

Is Fishing Allowed on a Paddle Pub?

We don’t allow fishing on any of our boat tours. We leave that work up to the pros on Lake Minnetonka.

Are Bathrooms On Board Your Paddle Pub?

We do have a bathroom aboard our LazyTap, TikiTap and SuperTap booze cruises. The only boat without a bathroom is our RegularTap out of Downtown Excelsior. The duration of the LazyTap is 2 hours long, and the other boats are 100 minutes. However, our pedal-powered RegularTap out of Excelsior does not include a bathroom. But don’t worry, we have many friends on the lakes, so we can stop as needed, if you need a break.

Can we Tip the Boat Tour Guides?

Yes! If you enjoy your trip, your paddle captain will appreciate it! Most also have Venmo! You can also pre tip online when you reserve your tour.

How Do I Book a PaddleTap Boat Tour?

Booking a boat ride on Lake Minnetonka is easy! Click Book Now and decide which boat and location options you like best to celebrate an upcoming event or team building outing. For questions about any of our boat rides, contact us today! We just have click "Book Now". Depending if your purchase is more date driven or experience driven.

If you notice one of the boats you wanted is booked, please look at the other boat options some boats are more popular than others. Or give us a call and we can also help plan your party!

How Many People Fit on Each Boat Tour?

3 of our boats (TikiTap and LazyTap boats) Can hold 18 guests. The RegularTap can hold 14 guests. You can reserve these boats as a Private Tour by purchasing 10 tickets or more. Pricing is flat per person ranging from $39-$49/person based on the time of the week.

Can You Accommodate Groups Bigger than 18?

Yes! We have multiple boats we can pair for large groups. We have had corporate events as large as 100 people before. Group sizes over 18 people isn’t an issue at all. Give us a call or email and we can help plan the details.

What Is The Minimum Amount of People to Book? Do You Have A Per Seat Option?

Our private tours require a minimum of 8 tickets to be purchased to reserve. We do offer small group/public cruises if you have less than 8 people. Private cruises during the week can get as low as $312/8 people on our Monday-Wednesday times. Most tours are $45/person on average.

If I book a private cruise now for only 10 guests, can I add more guests later onto my cruise?

Yes! You can always book a private cruise with less than 10. For us to reserve a private boat we require 10 tickets to be purchased. So book a private cruise and bring up to 10 guests! You can always add more people later

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This could not have been a more perfect experience. We had six adults and six kids (some infants) and the whole crew had the best time. The booking experience was seamless - Megan answered all of our questions instantly. We felt safe - life jackets were provided, and the kids all had the best time. The boat was in perfect condition and we had no issues whatsoever. Beck met us at the dock, texted us beforehand, and the entire process was smooth. For a huge family outing this was perfect and we will book again the next time we are back in the Cities.

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The Belle of Minnetonka, first launched in 1882, was the inspiration for the Lady of the Lake

After leaving the Excelsior Bay on Lake Minnetonka the panoramic view from the sun deck of the Lady of the Lake is delightful for sightseeing boat cruises and scenic tours of Lake Minntonka. Wedding parties, social groups and private and public tours will all forever remark on the breathtaking views of historic sights, spectacular waterfronts, and captivating sunsets. These cruises serve all group sizes from smaller social groups to large wedding receptions.

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Call now to reserve your cruise time and plan the details of your event. We always make this quick and easy. 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. Public parking is available.

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Boat rentals on Lake Minnetonka start at $34 pet hour. Boats can be rented with or without a captain.

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Join us for our 63rd season on Lake Minnetonka

We can't wait to meet you for your boat ride!

Begin your Lake Minnetonka boating adventure by clicking the button below & then selecting your cruise date. We rent pontoons for four-, six-, and eight-hour time blocks.

Whether you want to relax on the waters alone or entertain out-of-town guests, we have the perfect boat for you!

Our Pontoon Rentals are great for:

• Casual Cruises
• Family Reunions
• Birthday Parties
• Holiday Celebrations
• Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
• Self-Guided Tours of Lake Minnetonka
• & much more!

Lake Minnetonka Pontoon  Rental Package

 24' TMC Pontoon

25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke motor

6 gallons gas*

Life jackets**

Swim ladder

Upholstered seating

Safety equipment 

*$29 fuel surcharge per reservation

**Infant-child life jackets available upon request

***USB and auxiliary capabilities, please provide your own cords  

Additional Information

• Renters must be 25 years old to rent and operate a pontoon and have a valid driver's license.
• Damage deposits are CASH ONLY , so come prepared. No checks or credit cards.
• No pets, kegs, grills, or portable gas cans allowed.
• No towing or tubing at any time (i.e. skiers, tubes, boats).
• No cargo transports via pontoon boat rentals.
• Holiday weekends are subject to price increase. Please inquire about holiday rates online or over the phone.

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Private Cruises

Choose a theme today, private cruises. indulge yourself and your guests..

The perfect fusion of spectacular scenery and attentive award-winning service aboard Al and Alma’s magnificent Lake Minnetonka Fleet. Transcend expectations of four-walled meeting spaces and land locked dining rooms for a 360 degree view of Lake Minnetonka’s incredible shoreline, islands, and homes. Business and personal events for private groups can reserve an entire yacht to take advantage of personalized cruise details. With individual yacht capacities from 20 to 149 guests and combined capacities of over 400 guests, Lake Minnetonka’s largest and most experienced fleet will accommodate your group’s needs! Delightful food and drink menus designed by you and your event planner will champion the day and help to create lasting memories for your family, friends, co-workers, or clients.

You will experience the Al and Alma’s difference in our attention to detail. Our team is passionate about ensuring that your event is a complete success. From details forged by a strong partnership of your ideas with the vision of our professional event planners and the experienced execution of our chefs and onboard staff, all of us will be working on your behalf with one common goal: exceptional service in an unforgettable setting.

Customer Entertainment Cruises

Make a lasting impression..

Align your product and team with our award-winning fleet and cruise professionals. Since 1970, businesses and their leaders have trusted the team at Al and Alma’s to deliver an unrivaled Lake Minnetonka cruise experience!

Employee Reward Cruises

Plan a team outing where everything is ship shape.

364 days a year, your employees serve your clients. For one day, let ours serve them. Rejuvenate and reward your team with delightful food and beverage and enjoy the spectacular sights of Lake Minnetonka aboard our magnificent fleet .

Corporate Land & Lake Off-Sites

Business refresher courses departing daily..

Navigate your off site meeting to our private room in the Al and Alma’s Loft. Perfect for meetings of 40 guests or receptions for 60 guests. Spend the day inspired on land and celebrate your accomplishments with a post meeting cruise on the lake!

A Cruise For Every Budget

You watch the scenery. we'll watch the details..

Our award-winning team will listen to your vision and work within your budget to create a cruise event like no other. Look around our site and explore our popular cruise packages and partner with our event planners to create an event all your own.

Team-Building Cruises

Cruise together. stay together..

Take your team on a 3 hour vacation! Our planners can help add elements of fun to your cruise and unite your team in celebration. Casino tables, signature beverages, wine tastings, live music, manicures and massages are just a few of the elements that can be added to your cruise!

Corporate Off-Site Cruises

The off-site meeting that won't end in mutiny.

Leave the board room behind and inspire your team with the magnificent backdrop of Lake Minnetonka as you navigate your important agenda. Our high-tech motoryachts have the space and meeting amenities you need to accomplish your goals!

Contact one of our experts today to set up your private cruise or corporate outing.

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Metro Lakes Marina offers guided fishing trips as we show you new and improve techniques on catching these monster fish. All fish must be released to promote catch and release practices. If you catch a fish of a lifetime and want to have your fish mounted. We have taxidermists that can make an identical replica of your catch.

Rent your pontoon today at Metro Lakes Marina & Rentals LLC. Rent a pontoon by the hour for a short boat ride with customers or rent one all day with family and friends. Our 25 Foot Pontoon boats can accommodate 10-12 people – Each rental includes life jackets for every passenger, instruction on how to operate the boat and a Map of Lake Minnetonka including an instructional buoy map.

Come in and cruise Lake Minnetonka on our brand new Sea Doo Waverunners. Metro Lakes Marina has all New 2021 Sea Doo 2 person Waverunners for rent. The best Waverunners on the lake Minnetonka. Bring the family in for an action packed day of fun on Lake Minnetonka.

Welcome To Metro Lakes Marina On Lake MinnetonkA

Welcome to Metro Lakes Marina! We are located on Harrison's Bay, near Seton Channel, on the beautiful shores of Lake Minnetonka. Catering to the lake enthusiasts 7 days a week. At Lake Minnetonka Marina we strive to bring you all the fun and amenities that Lake Minnetonka has to offer. We provide boat slips, rentals, bait and tackle, marine repair services, a snack shop and more. Whether you are looking to spend a day on the lake with your family or just want to relax with your friends, Metro Lakes Marina has everything you will need to enjoy your day in the sun.

For the convenience of our customers we provide service and repair, gas and more. Stop on in or float on by today!

Here are a few of our popular services

Renting an ice fish house is easy at Metro Lakes Fish House Rentals, LLC. Metro Lakes Fish House Rentals specialize in setting up anglers for an unforgettable ice fishing experience on local Minnesota lakes just west of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Some ice fishing lakes include, but are not limited to: Lake Minnetonka – both upper Lake Minnetonka and lower Lake Minnetonka, Lake Waconia, Lake Whaletail, Long Lake, Dutch Lake, and Little Long, just to name a few.

Come on in and rent a fishing boat today. Our staff at Metro Lakes Marina & Rentals has over 60 years of fishing knowledge on Lake Minnetonka and will help you locate the fish. Lake Minnetonka has multiple species of game fish. That includes Large and Small Mouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, & some great Sun fish and Crappie fishing as well. Lake Minnetonka is also a world class Muskie fishery with numerous fish over the 50” mark.

Get ready for an extreme water sports adventure on one of our Jet Skis! Come in and cruise Lake Minnetonka on our brand new 2 person Sea Doo Wave Runners.

The best Wave Runners on the Lake Minnetonka. Bring the family in for an action packed day of fun on Lake Minnetonka.

Enjoy Lake Minnetonka at it finest on our 25 Foot Pontoon Boats. Enjoy a comfortable cruise around the lake with friends and family or stop by the some of the known hot party spots on the lake like BIG ISLAND.

All packages include life jackets for every passenger, instruction on how to operate the boat and a Map of Lake Minnetonka including an instructional buoy map.

Welcome To Metro Lakes Marina on Lake Minnetonka

Welcome to Lake Minnetonka Marina we are located on Harrison's Bay, near Seton Channel, on the beautiful shores of Lake Minnetonka. Catering to the lake enthusiasts 7 days a week.

At Lake Minnetonka Marina we strive to bring you all the fun and amenities that Lake Minnetonka has to offer. We provide boat slips, rentals, bait and tackle, marine repair services, a snack shop and more. Whether you are looking to spend a day on the lake with your family or just want to relax with your friends, Lake Minnetonka Marina has everything you will need to enjoy your day in the sun.

For the convenience of our customers we provide service and repair, gas and more. Stop on in or float on by today.

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5400 Howards Point Road Excelsior, MN 55331

Our Services

With a variety of boats, slips, and storage facilities, howard’s point is your one-stop shop for enjoying the beauty of lake minnetonka..

We offer 14' fishing boats, 25' and 30' pontoons, and 30' tritoons that can seat up to 16 people.

We offer an abundance of slips in four convenient sizes so your boat always has the perfect parking spot.

Protect your craft against the elements with our off-season storage. We’ll wrap and store your boat so it’s ready to hit the water in the spring.

Full-Service Convenience

Howard’s point has been serving beautiful lake minnetonka in shorewood, minnesota, for close to a century. our goal is to get you on the water as quickly as possible so you can focus on the lake, not the logistics. folks from all over love howard’s point for our location, rental options, and friendly hometown service—the kind you’ll only find at a family-owned marina., summer fun on the shores of lake minnetonka, howard’s point is just one of the many great attractions on the lake. explore our favorite communities all around the lake and discover what locals love about living here. you don’t even need to step on land to find a new favorite place—or revisit an old one. just pull up to the dock at jaunty lakeside establishments like lord fletcher’s and maynard’s wharf and enjoy a bite to eat and your favorite beverage..