Riverwalk Boat Tours & Rentals offers captained private charters in downtown Milwaukee that provide a unique venue and backdrop for large group events like family gatherings, corporate outings, birthday parties, and more.
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SPEND A DAY ON THE WATER IN DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE!
Our self-captained pontoon boat rentals are a great way to experience Milwaukee from the water and at your own pace.
RATES & INFORMATION:
Our pontoon boat rentals provide a unique opportunity for a self-guided tour of downtown Milwaukee’s waterways, landmarks, and skyline. Each 21-foot pontoon boat holds up to 10 people, including your driver, and can be rented for a half day (4 hours) or full day (9 hours). Payment is made in full at the time of booking and is nonrefundable. Food and drinks may be brought onboard. Guests are responsible for taking all trash with them after their cruise; trash may not be left or disposed of in Pere Marquette Park.
For more information, please browse our FAQ page, or view photos of Our Fleet here.
You must be at least 25 years old to rent and operate our self-captained pontoon boats, as well as complete the following requirements:
- Fill out a rental agreement and sign a waiver before boarding
- Present a valid car driver’s license in the driver’s name upon arrival
- Present a valid credit (NOT debit) card in the driver’s name upon arrival
- If born on or after January 1st of 1989, present a valid Wisconsin boater’s safety license
- Agree to the authorization of a $500 security deposit on the driver’s credit card before boarding
Drivers can obtain their Wisconsin boater’s safety license ahead of their rental by completing a State-approved safety course and passing a boater’s safety exam. A temporary Wisconsin boater’s safety license can be obtained here, while a lifetime Wisconsin boater’s safety license can be obtained here. Please plan to set aside time to complete the course and exam ahead of your rental date, as it takes multiple hours to complete. Refunds will not be issued if a renter fails to meet this or any of our posted boat driver requirements upon showing up for their rental.
Non-driving passengers must complete the following requirements:
- Sign a waiver before boarding
- Have any youth or infants fitted for U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets
10-PASSENGER SELF-CAPTAINED PONTOON
MONDAY – THURSDAY: $245 for a half day | $490 for a full day*
FRIDAY – SUNDAY: $280 for a half day | $560 for a full day*
*Pontoon rentals are subject to premium pricing during special events and fireworks.
CANCELLATIONS:
Customers are not eligible for a refund should they request to cancel their rental, not show up at the scheduled time of their rental, or not meet the requirements to drive the boat upon arrival for their rental. A rebooking credit for the amount paid may be issued if the customer provides a minimum of 48 hours’ advance notice of their intent to rebook or cancel. A customer’s ability to rebook for another date and time is subject to availability.
If Riverwalk Boat Tours & Rentals must cancel a self-captained pontoon rental due to unsafe or inoperable weather conditions, mechanical failure, or other unforeseen issue, the customer will be contacted with as much notice as is possible and be offered the option of a full refund or a credit to rebook for another time. If a portion of a rental was forfeited due to inclement weather, a customer may be eligible for a partial credit to account for the time lost, but would not be eligible for a full credit or refund.