This is our second year with Bolton Boat Tours and it was a great time once again. The family is very nice and it all went smoothly again this year! We like to go with small family owned businesses while on vacation. You can't go wrong. Thanks again!!! From the Freeman and Sheridan Family read more

This activity was exactly what we had hoped. Tim was a knowledgeable, responsible, kind, and entertaining captain! My wife and I booked this boat with our two boys ages 4 & 2. Tim was very sweet with our kids, keeping them safe, but also entertained. We wanted a short tour around the highlights of the lake, and we wanted to spend a little time swimming and tubing- we did all of this and truly enjoyed our time. Tim is an excellent captain and Bolton Boat tours is a world class company ! Definitely recommend!!! We noticed Tim taking out a bachelorette party after our trip- so it is the perfect choice, no matter the occasion ! read more

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Captain Tim was a phenomenal tourguide and host of our 2-hour tour. We had 8 adults and were able to see so much of the beauty of Lake George including mansions, islands, wildlife, and mountains. He was a smooth driver and allowed us to make the trip our own. Would recommend to anyone making the trip to the area. read more

We had a FABULOUS time boating with Captain Ted! Your tours are always a highlight of our annual trip to Lake George! Ted is welcoming, accommodating and very knowledgeable about the gorgeous area. The boys LOVED wearing the Captains hat and 'driving' the boat! So grateful to have toured with your company again this season! See you next time! -the Clyde Clan read more

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Captain Tim was a fabulous tour guide and fun coordinator. Kids and adults had a blast tubing, rock jumping and learning about Lake George.

We had a great experience with Bolton Boat Tours! We booked a 2 hour trip that included sightseeing,tubing,swimming,and rock wall jumping! Bring a cooler and snacks and let the experienced crew do the rest. Easy booking and communication as well read more

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Definitely had a fun time with Captain Ted. He made a great effort to keep my teens happy as we went tubing and cliff jumping. It was also great to see the lake area from the boat. There are many islands to camp and picnic at. Never knew that! I'd recommend booking here. Was great! read more

Great morning on the lake with Captain Ted. Loved the history and facts Ted reviews while heading out to various activities during your trip. Kids loved the tubing and hanging out in the cove. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lake George. read more

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Captain Tim is great! Worked with us during some weather issues, great communication and super friendly. Don't hesitate to book with these folks! read more

We had a great time on the tour. We took our 3.5 year old tubing for the first time and she had a blast. Captain Ted was very knowledgeable and even let my daughter "drive" the boat! Worth it read more

We decided to change our beach vacation into a lake vacation due to COVID. I am so glad we did. We decided to do a lake tour. We met Captain Ted and he was great. So knowledgeable about the area. We got to see the beautiful homes, went tubing, our daughter went cliff jumping and we relaxed. I loved that we were the only ones on the boat and were able to have a great time and social distance. I would highly recommend. read more

Bolton Boat Tours - Boat Tours Near Me - Diamond Point, New York

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We had a blast! Captain Tim was great and we really had a fun time. It was nice and relaxing to have a captain and not have to drive the boat ourselves. He was very personable and knowledgeable. We'll be returning customers next time we visit lake George. read more

As good as it gets! This is the 1st year that we chartered boats from this company. We did a 3hour tour which was amazing. The boat was really nice and super clean. We were a family of 4 adults and two kids under 4. the trip was absolutely fantastic! The boat was fast, comfortable and spacious. Plenty of room for 6 people. But what sets Bolton Boat Tours apart is their incredible service. Our captain, Ted was knowledgeable, professional and super friendly. The day with Ted was educational, fun and of course relaxing. No request was overlooked and no question was left unanswered. Ted went out of their way to make us feel welcome. He allowed us to stay a little bit longer in the bay when he saw how much the kids were enjoying it. If you are in the Lake George area, Bolton Boat Tours, inc. is the way to go! read more

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If you want to get an up close and personal look at Lake George, this is absolutely 100% the way to go. Bolton Boat Tours is a family run business with a home port at the Treasure Cove Resort on Lake Shore Drive in Diamond Point that is easily accessible in less than 10 minutes from the Village of Lake George all the way up to Bolton Landing. Father and son captains Ted and Tim both will go out of their way to ensure your time with them is customized to the exact activities you want to do in the locations you want to see. We booked a tour with Captain Tim last week, and despite the chilly and overcast conditions, it was the highlight of our vacation. Tim has been navigating Lake George since he was in Elementary School, and his knowledge and love of the lake and its natural inhabitants was infectious. In our two hours together, Tim managed to show us many of the natural highlights that the narrows section of Lake George contain, took us to Paradise Bay and allowed my oldest son to try his hand at some fishing (the weather here was actually a blessing, as we had the entire Bay to ourselves!), took us over to Glen Island at my wife's request to rekindle some childhood memories, and even managed to gently coax my extremely anxious son out on to Super Mable for some tubing, which he absolutely loved. Our only regret was that we only booked for two hours. Bolton Boat Tours is a class operation. The 27' boats they run are well maintained and extremely clean. The bow seating is perfect for taking in the scenery of the Lake, and all of the safety equipment is top notch. Look, I spent 8 years as a Boatswain's Mate in the United States Coast Guard. I am completely comfortable and capable of piloting a small boat on my own. Despite that knowledge and ability, Captain Tim provided my family and I an experience that I would not have been able to recreate. This family's knowledge of the area and love for what they do and where they do it is unmatched. You can't help but stumble into some truly beautiful scenery when you're in the Lake George region, but if you want to see what is truly the best the lake has to offer, you should book a tour with Bolton Boat Tours. read more

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In Lake George on vacation for the week with another family and our kids decided they wanted to go fishing, so we began frantically trying to find a place that would take our families and we were so lucky to have found this family run business who were able to squeeze us in. We called and left a message inquiring about a fishing charter. Their website said they could accommodate six people but we had seven. Mary returned our call and she was so pleasant to talk to and she said it wouldn't be an issue if all seven of us went. We did the 6-8 PM tour so in addition to fishing, we also got to see the sunset on the lake. The tours leave from the Treasure Cove Resort Motel and there are about four parking spaces for your vehicle. There's also a couple of port-o-potties that you can use if you need to. We had captain Ted, the father in this family-run business and he was awesome! The boat was clean and the high-speed ride out to where we were going to fish was a lot of fun. As long as you are under 16, you don't need a fishing license, but if you are 16 or over, you must supply your own fishing license. All of our kids were under the age of 16. He has four rods on board, which worked out perfectly since we had four kids with us. He uses fake worms and helped all of our kids with their rods, teaching them how to cast the line, etc. We caught 9 fish in total on our trip and he helped get all of them off the line and back into water after we had taken our pictures. Due to the winds on this trip, he had to move the boat around a number of times as we kept getting pushed into the shoreline but he was able to find spots where the fish were biting. While the kids were fishing, we had great conversations with him about his family, the history of the lake, etc. He even gave us a great restaurant recommendation, which we went to after our trip! We all had such a fantastic time and can't wait to come back. We will definitely be booking here again!! read more

We took a tour with Captain Tim yesterday evening and as soon as we got off the boat, my kids asked to go again. Tim was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. The tubing was awesome, jumping from the giant rock in the cove was amazing, and riding throughout the lake was filled with stunning views and interesting sights. Tim pointed out awesome sights and brought us to some awesome spots. We will definitely be back! read more

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Site looked great and reviews were great but unfortunately I never made it to that point on account of the rude rep that I spoke to over the phone. I had a simple question if dogs were allowed which ended up in a 5 minute lecture on why not. A simple no would of sufficed and I could of moved on with alternative options (like leaving my puppy home). Hope your experience is better than mine. read more

This is a must for a quality and fun excursion while staying in Lake George. This was the first time our family used Bolton Boat Tours. We have taken many boat rides during our years vacationing in this area (about 15) and am sorry we were not aware of Bolton Boat Tours. This company is family owned and operated and customers reep the rewards! The phone is answered by one of the three family members, Ted, Tim or Mary. They are very pleasant to work with, are professional and efficient. They are true locals and offer a lot of knowledge and expertise about the area. We were scheduled for one boat ride but opted for two after the first was so successful. We were a party of nine, all adults, ranging in age from 20-59 and we all had a blast and were completely engaged in Captain Tim and Ted's telling of the Lake and some of it's history. They also knew great spots to swim, tube and cliff dive, all in a safe manner. The boats themselves were in pristine condition and the both rides were incredibly smooth. We were in Bolton Landing during the very crowded week of the 4th and were grateful to have Tim and Ted navigate the waters which were full of boaters and jet skiers! You won't want to miss a chance to ride with this crew! The boats are run from Treasure Cove and they have their own parking! We will surely give Bolton Boat Tours a call when we are in the area next. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. This was a major highlight of our Lake George vacation. We've rented boats here ourselves in the past, but it's always stressful because you're worried about damage to the boat and about navigating the congestion on what has, over the years, become an extremely busy lake in terms of boat traffic. We had four adults (wife and me, in-laws) and our three kids - ages 6, 4, and 2. We booked a three hour tour (0800-1100) on a Tuesday; we booked online the day before. The booking experience was seamless. There's a "Book Now" button on the website. It walks you through choosing a date and time, letting you know availability in real time, which is great. No phone calls chasing flaky captains and staff, which has been a challenge for us with previous fishing trips on Lake George. We received several text messages from the company, first confirming the reservation and then providing helpful reminders. We arrived right on time, and we could see Captain Ted waiting for us. We had two large vehicles and there was ample space for us to park in Captain Ted's two large, designated spaces. Port-a-potties were available in the parking area. After a quick hello from Captain Ted to each member of our family, we hopped aboard the 20' Cobalt and were off on to the lake right at the designated start time. No waiting around for the Captain to fuel the boat, clean, etc. He was ready to go and we were, too. Once on the lake, Captain Ted told us what to expect: an 18 mile tour around the lake with tubing, cliff jumping (opportunity - no pressure), sightseeing, some history, and some swimming. Upon leaving Treasure Cove, we began tubing almost immediately as we headed north up the lake. The tube is a large, very comfortable Super Mable and Captain Ted's Cobalt has ample power to pull it pretty fast even with two average sized adults and one 6 year old. It would have been more than enough space for three large adults. It is like a big floating couch, but it's responsive enough so you get the fun of the bumps from the waves. Captain Ted is attentive to feedback from the people on the tube - when we wanted to go faster, we did, same for slower and stopping. All good, kids and adults had a BLAST. Mixed in with several sessions of tubing, we heard about the Lake's geography, history, and character of the locals. We spent time looking at underwater abandoned docks, boat-wrecks, and a famous movie star's amazing house! Cliff-diving was a highlight for me. It is a lot higher than it looks from the boat, but it was a blast to jump off the cliff that Captain Ted brings you to - definitely a memory. The winner for me was swimming in Paradise Bay. We had the Bay all to ourselves, and Captain Ted has noodles for people to use to float as well as tons of life jackets in all sizes. It was really peaceful to swim in the calm water (rare these days in most places along Lake George) surrounded by mountains, birds, and beauty. The kids loved the whole thing, as did we. Captain Ted is really good about maximizing the time on the water - there's virtually no dead time: except for the quick jog back in to return to the dock on time, you're either touring, tubing, swimming, hearing interesting history and local knowledge about the lake. read more

We went with Tim, we were two brothers and their families with 3 kids ranging from 5-8. We had so much fun. Inspite of the fact that we had brief showers, Tim made sure we made the most of the two hours we were on the lake. I would highly recommend this, probably the highlight of our vacation to Lake George! read more

Best day!!!! Kindest cleanest most fun and professional. Would do it again every single time I'm here. Just the absolute loveliest!!!

We had such a spectacular Lake George vacation last week. We love to go boating - dolphin cruises, speed boats especially and wave running. This time we booked a 2-hour trip with Captain Tim. This was honestly one of the best boat excursions ever. Captain Tim gave us and our kids the opportunity to swim in the beautiful lake, go cliff diving (our 11 year old son did it - pretty cool) and go tubing. We loved how careful he was with our four kids (we went with our friends) - he gave the kids and us the ride of our lives while still ensuring our kids were listening (we truly appreciated that since we are teachers, too:). Highly recommend booking with Bolton Boat Tours next time you are in Lake George-clean, kind and a ton of fun. Thanks so much, Debbie, Steve and Crew :) read more

I was so upset when I couldn't get our family on Bolton Boat Tour last year. Well, I made sure I booked wayyyy in advance. Captain Ted was awesome. He made sure my family had a blast tubing, cliff jumping, swimming and enjoying the water. Can't wait to go back! read more

We had a great trip! Captain Ted was very friendly & knowledgeable about the lake. We cliff jumped & went tubing. Can't wait to do it again. read more

My family and I took a boat tour with Captain Tim yesterday and it was without a doubt the highlight of our trip. The two hours flew by with fishing, swimming, tubing, and scenic routes. My 15 year old younger brother said this was "probably the best boat tour he's ever gone on." Captain Tim was extremely personable and kind. He knew a lot about the history of the land and nothing about the tour felt rushed. We really had a great time and got to do a little bit of everything. I would highly recommend this boat tour! If I were to go back to Lake George I would definitely book again with Captain Tim. -Serena, Spiro, and Elias read more

We had an amazing time! Captain Tim was great and highly professional! The boat was very clean and comfortable. Kids had a blast tubing, rock jumping and swimming. Would recommend 10 stars if I could! We will definitely be back! read more

What a great find! This is our first time in Lake George, and we wanted a memorable boat tour. Bolton Boat Tours exceeded our expectations. This is a family-owned business, and Tim was our captain. He grew up in Lake George and knows every part of this beautiful lake and its many islands. He knows the history of the lake and was happy to tell us the history, point out wildlife, and take us to areas of the lake that only the locals know about. We went to areas that the steamboat tours can't go because they are too big. We were very pleased with our 2-hour tour. read more

If you're planning a trip, go here first. Captain Ted is a phenomenal tourmaster and knows everything about Lake George. He knows the best areas for rock jumping, fishing, tubing, anything. He also knows the area surrounding the lake and may point you to another experience you hadn't considered. As for the boat tour itself it was a blast. The tubing was fantastic, we got to see many of the islands in the lake, and we went to a small, perfectly secluded lagoon. Really shows off the lake and the guides are the best in the business. read more

I brought 12 of my friends to Lake George for my bachelor party, and between the cliff jumping, tubing, and boating around the lake...I think it's fair to say I set the bar rather high, and it would not have been without the help of Captain Tim who literally took the wheel and showed me and my friends one hell of a time up at the lake. Will DEFINITELY be returning, and Capt. Tim thank you 1,000,000 times again. read more

Bolton Boat Tours - Boat Tours Near Me - Diamond Point, New York

We took a 3 hour tour today with Captain Ted and had SUCH a blast. We had a party of ten gals out on the lake for my bachelorette. We towed a tube off the back of the boat, jumped off rocks, floated around in some cool coves and learned the history of Lake George. We were allowed to bring all the food and beer we wanted and had a lovely picnic on board. The boat had a big awning for shade but also room to lay out and take a little cat nap in the sun. Awesome mix of adventure, thrill, relaxation and a little education thrown in. Family owned business - amazing people!! Highly recommend for your trip to Lake George. read more

This was so wonderful! We love that this is a family business with mom, dad and son all involved and friendly. Everyone had a great time from the wild and furious teens to the relaxing 60 year olds in our group. Tim brought the teens out tubing ( the motor boat pulling a large round raft with three kids), jumping off a cliff as well as snorkeling in a quiet spot. Tim was very clear and kind about showing the kids how to be safe but still have a blast! For the older set we saw a variety of areas on the lake and learned history and stories related to the lake. I especially enjoyed seeing the areas of the lake where it was state owned, no buildings and people only allowed to stay over night via camping. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going boating with Bolton Boat Tours! read more

We booked a boat with Captain Tim and had an amazing time! He showed us all over the lake, took us cliff diving, tubing, and to some incredible local spots. Everyone agreed it was the highlight of our weekend stay at the lake and would do it again! read more

Our group of 10 had the best time on our 4 hour boat tour in early August! The boat was immaculate. Captain Ted was awesome! He told us some history of the area and took us tubing, swimming, and cliff diving. Such a relaxing time - it was worth every penny and we will definitely book with them again! If you have the opportunity to take a boat tour with them, I promise you will not be disappointed. read more

Captain Tim showed us a great time on Lake George. Secluded swimming, rock jumping and tubing. He Rocks!

Had a wonderful day tubing and cliff jumping with Ted and then did an evening tour with a front row seat for the fireworks with his son Tim. Enjoy a drink on us in Key West this winter! read more

We had the pleasure of using this company on Sunday, 7/15 to rent a boat for 2 hours for four passengers. We had Captain Tim (the owner's son) and he was such a personable, mature, and experienced captain/guide to Lake George. We had an excellent ride, learned a lot (but not too much!), and did tubing along the way. Tim is great at judging the crowd and customized the tour to our requests. We had a picnic lunch on the boat - it was delightful and refreshing. Mary (Tim's mom) handles the reservations and is also a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend this company if you'd like to be on Lake George and enjoy yourself, but want to leave the driving to an experienced boater. read more

We did a 3 hour tour with Captain Tim! He was great and so accommodating. His flexibility with scheduling & making sure we had the best experience was just the start of an excellent tour. From tubing to cliff jumping to historical sight seeing - highly recommend getting out on the water with Captain Tim and exploring a whole new side of Lake George/Bolton Landing! Captain Tim had great trivia and kept conversation and excitement flowing the entire tour. He was very efficient with safety & making sure everyone on board had the safest and greatest time. We will definitely be back!!!!! read more

Captain Tim was awesome! He was extremely entertaining as well as very informative about the lake and surrounding areas. It is very evident that he is proud of his hometown and all that it has to offer. He makes sure to take you to areas that are not well known so it seems it would be a great tour not just for vacationers but for people familiar with the area as well. It was the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. read more