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Milwaukee, WI — Kanaloa Tiki Lounge, Milwaukee’s newest tiki-themed party boat, boasts a 12-person capacity, 26-foot deck, a 7-foot bar table, private bathroom on board, and a Polynesian-themed ambiance for a memorable event on Milwaukee’s downtown scenic river. We can provide the captain, lighting, music, and aesthetics to create your own one-of-a-kind tiki themed pontoon boat experience. Relax and enjoy all the beautiful scenery downtown Milwaukee has to offer with your favorite food and beverages. You are able to choose various two-hour chartered rental periods, filled with fun, laughter, and memories all while feeling as though you are relaxing on the beach at the local tiki lounge. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, sunset cruises, family gatherings, boat parades, fireworks, business meetings, bachelorette/bachelor parties, or just a casual cruise of the harbor. Want to stop at one of the hottest bars located on the Milwaukee River? The boat is in your command, and the possibilities for your destinations are plentiful. Kanaloa Tiki Lounge is unlike any other boat on the Milwaukee River and a time when friends and families gather to make new memories this summer.

Located at Schlitz Brewery Park, 1515 N River Center Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212.

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What makes Boatsetter different from other boat rental platforms?

What makes Boatsetter different is peace of mind. Boatsetter is the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer boat rental. We know choosing the right boat rental platform is essential to your experience while on the water. That's why we've gone the extra mile to focus on safety through our exclusive partnership with GEICO Marine and BoatUS. As the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer rental, you are protected during all rentals with insurance coverage and on-water assistance through TowBoatUS.

How to rent a boat on Boatsetter?

At Boatsetter, our mission is to make getting out on the water as easy as possible. With our intuitive booking system, you can rent a boat as soon as today. -First, you must determine your budget and the type of boat you want to rent. -Next, decide where you would like to boat and the kind of boat you would like to spend the day on. -Finally, determine if you will be needing a boat captain and reach out to the boat owner. That’s it! You’re officially on your way to a fantastic day out on the water.

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The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

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The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

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The cost of renting a yacht depends on the boat’s size and the amount of time you’ll use the yacht. The onboard amenities and luxurious accommodations also dictate the price. You can contact our yacht specialists for a custom quote by visiting https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters .

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

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Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

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Boatsetter allows you to rent a yacht for the day. Single-day yacht rentals are available for a select number of yachts. To chat with a yacht specialist please visit https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters .

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Boatsetter allows its customers to rent a yacht for the week. Renting a yacht for a week gives you more access to the wide range of yachts available on our platform. You can either book a rental directly through the site or connect with one of our charter specialists to plan your trip here: https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters .

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The cost of renting a pontoon boat depends on the size, location, and rental time of the boat. Prices can range anywhere from $200 for a half-day rental or just under a $1,000 for longer rentals.

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A UNIQUE MILWAUKEE RIVER EXCURSION

Hello, and welcome to Milwaukee Paddle Tavern! Whether you’re just visiting Milwaukee or have lived in Milwaukee your whole life, let us give you the locals-tour of the Milwaukee River.

FLOAT MILWAUKEE

Milwaukee Paddle Tavern is a unique Milwaukee River excursion. Load up with 14 of your friends, grab some beers, and experience the Milwaukee River with a scenic and fun way to see our lovely city.

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THE MILWAUKEE RIVER

The Milwaukee River is a big part of the city that often gets little notice even though the waterway is one of the main reasons that the city is here. The river, once in a serious health decline from pollution, is now experiencing a renaissance of sorts with various efforts to clean up the waterway. The Milwaukee River is now a truly beautiful river that we are all fortunate enough to enjoy and we are proud to be able to show it to you!

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• Hour Glass Duration: 4 hour Half Day | 9 hour Full Day
• User Ages: Minimum age to rent a self-captained pontoon is 25 years old
• Users Capacity: 10 passengers max.

Enjoy a Day on the Milwaukee River or Lake Michigan with a Boat Rental

Riverwalk Boat Tours offers boat rentals in Milwaukee at competitive rates. Rent our pontoon boats to enjoy a 4 hour Half Day or 9 hour Full Day on the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan! All rentals are for 10 passengers maximum and are self-captained.

Feel free to bring your own food and beverages on our self-captained pontoon rentals. Guests are responsible for taking all trash with them and not disposing of it in Pere Marquette Park or leaving trash on rental pontoon boats. Thank you

You must pay for and complete a boater safety course if you were born on or after January 1st, 1989, before you can operate the rental boat.

This can be completed online at  www.boaterexam.com/usa/wisconsin/  for a lifetime boater’s safety license or  https://www.boat-ed.com/wisconsinrental/ for a temporary boat rental license.

• Driver needs to have filled out online rental agreement and sign waiver before arriving to docks. All guests need to sign online waiver/child waiver before arriving to docks.
• Driver needs to bring their own valid driver’s license and credit card to docks as well as proof of boaters safety license when applicable
• A $500 rental damage, loss of equipment deposit will be authorized at time of rental on drivers credit card. Authorization will be held for no more than 7 days. Debit cards not accepted.
• AGAIN, boat driver needs to bring their own valid credit card for the $500 deposit for boat damages to dock on day of rental, as well as drivers license and boat safety license when applicable.
• AGAIN, all guests going on boat will be required to sign online waiver/child waiver before arriving to docks.

CANCELLATIONS

FOR SELF CAPTAINED 10 PASSENGER PONTOON RENTALS: Refunds Will Not Be Issued if customer Cancels or is a No Show.    Refunds Will Not Be Issued if customer arrives to the dock at time of rental without the proper requirements to drive the boat to include Valid Driver’s License, proof of passing a boat safety course (when applicable) or a Valid major Credit Card to capture required $500 damage security deposit,  This will result in loss of rental time and rental boat payment.

If Riverwalk Boats cancels rental due to inclement weather or mechanical issues, renter will be offered a full refund Credit, their choice.  A rental credit may be issued for a portion of a rental that was affected by bad weather, not a refund.                                                                                           

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• Users 22 – 49 passengers
• Hour Glass Custom with 1 hour, 45 minute minimum

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If you’re planning an event like a family gathering, small wedding or office party, Riverwalk Boat Tours offers affordable private cruises downriver and onto Lake Michigan. 

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Women's Weekend in Lake Geneva!

Women of all ages are invited to get together to attend a three-day getaway in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin from April 26-28. Kathy Papcke and Diane Kennedy-Nopen join us live in studio to talk about how Women's Weekend features a mix of relaxation, creative workshops, fun activities, wellness sessions, shopping, good food, drinks, and unique fun! You can select from a variety of activities including pampering sessions, a boat cruise with music and cocktails, a fashion show, and the Women's Association Kickoff Party at the Riviera!

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