A nice way to see the city and learn about the history of Cleveland. I didn't think this would take…read more2 hours,, but the cruise goes at a leisurely pace with pre-recorded audio explaining the history of the city and buildings as we pass by. Informative and interesting. After the city views, the boat continues to cruise around in the lake, which is why this takes 2 hours. We started boarding around 2:30pm for a 3pm cruise. I would get there earlier to park in their lot. You can easily pay with credit card. Parking was around $14 for 2.5 hours. Perfect for a 2 hour cruise with a little buffer if you want to walk in the area for a bit after. The ship has three floors. The main floor you enter on is enclosed and has AC. On a hot afternoon, this was the place to be! Plenty of large windows to see the sights and large tables with chairs. I believe there is a ramp to enter onto the main floor. Making it accessible for wheelchairs too. Kid friendly as well. There is a canteen where you may purchase snacks. They allow you to bring a water bottle, but I believe no food unless you have medical reasons or it is for your child. We all got ice cream to enjoy during the cruise. Restrooms also on this floor. Take the stairs up (a little steep) and you'll be on level 2, which is open air. This floor has front seating, a bar area, and back area with tables and chairs. A nice option for those that want fresh air and prefer to be outside. I believe there is a third floor that is open as well. We did not venture further up as this was perfect. Staff was friendly. We had a 'good time' on the Goodtime 3!

Gotta love a Good Time ... and this was! We took 17 people…read moreon the boat and had a great time, young to old. It was a two hour cruise. The Great Lakes part was slightly unpleasant for my sea sick prone self, but the river portion was calm and fun. You see a lot of canoes and bars along the way and they are always happy to see the GT3. They offer food, ice cream treats and drinks on various levels. The first level is enclosed, the second is open air (but covered) and the third is totally open. The first floor bathrooms are a very pleasant surprise. The sinks have soap, water and dryer all built in and touchless. The mirrors even let you control the brightness. What a fun and pleasant surprise. I was a little nervous about taking my son to the restroom on a boat, but all good! Overall, such a great option - especially to add on to the rock and roll hall of fame or other downtown outings.

So true! I agree with others statements as I've copied below:…read more SO - It's basically a case of "Make a reservation and give us your money. You might be able to take the trip you paid for, but maybe not. If you can't, you're welcome to take a different trip that is totally inconvenient you, but it works better for us, so who cares? If we cancel, we'll probably let you know a few days in advance, but you should probably have a backup plan." Plus, if going out for a fun trip, i don't want to have to bring all my drinks etc. I prefer other options. Camping port a potties are not my style Cute concept but very expensive with a mandated tip before you can book. If you book be sure to buy the added cancellation insurance or they just cancel out if not enough people booking,

Let me start with the good. The trip was great. The crew…read morewas wonderful. The music was fantastic. The views are beyond compare. The perfect way to spend a few hours on a hot summer afternoon. The experience was FIVE STARS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ But ... dealing with the sales office to get ON on the boat? ZERO STARS. We planned a 2-part surprise party - the first part was a ride on the Tiki Barge for 11 people early on Sunday afternoon, and the second part was a cookout after for another 16-18 people. We were told by the owners to make reservations in advance, which we did weeks ahead of time. Then we waited and waited and waited - but even though we had paid, we never got confirmation. I called the Monday before and was told that our trip had been cancelled because there weren't enough people (funny, that wasn't mentioned when we made the reservations). They said that they were planning on calling us "later in the week" to let us know. So, our early trip had been cancelled, but we were welcome to call off our 30-person cookout that afternoon and come on a trip later in the day. WHAT IN THE HELL WAS THE POINT OF MAKING RESERVATIONS?! So, we had less than a week to reschedule an entire event that had taken weeks to plan, because Tiki Barge apparently doesn't honor the reservations they tell you to make. If it had been up to me, I would have cancelled the whole trip and gone on the Goodtime III or something, but the birthday person had wanted to go on the boat for quite a while, so we went. The experience on the boat was FANTASTIC. I can't say enough good about the Captain, his Mate and the trip itself. But unless you buy out the entire boat, or if you're lucky and they don't cancel your reservation, it doesn't look like you can actually count on going. They offer "single ticket options" - but unless there are a lot of random strangers showing up at the same time, that doesn't seem likely. SO - It's basically a case of "Make a reservation and give us your money. You might be able to take the trip you paid for, but maybe not. If you can't, you're welcome to take a different trip that is totally inconvenient you, but it works better for us, so who cares? If we cancel, we'll probably let you know a few days in advance, but you should probably have a backup plan." TLDR: Great crew, great trip, great views, great value. FIVE STARS But the lousy way the sales office treats their customers drops the overall rating to TWO STARS

We were visiting from California and wanted to see our hometown of cleveland in a new light…read more.. plus, the weather was hot, so obviously the best place to be is on the water!! We rented a Duffy boat that holds up to 12 people and we brought 9. It was simply awesome! The boat was easy to use and our night out on the water was perfect. We did a 7-9pm rental. Soooooo fun!! The staff was really nice too. Can't wait to incorporate this into every summer trip to cleveland from here on in!

A few weeks back we decided to celebrate my mother-in-law's 50th birthday. There wasn't a better…read moreway to do so then by BrewBoat CLE. It is the pedal wagon on water! The driver and co-captain were extremely polite, even though it was a hot afternoon. We were allowed to bring 3 beers or a total of 36 oz of drinks with us. There was a Bluetooth speaker on board which allowed up to all take turns playing our own music too. Overall, the ride lasted a little over 2 hours and it was smooth along the water. A few views that made the outing a memorable one were: downtown's skyline, the flats, and an opening of the lake. Typically the boat will seat about 10 people and we had just a few less. Regardless, it was not an issue as they were extremely accommodating. There is a small convenient store next to the boarding location if you forgot to purchase any beverages before the adventure.

This tour was awesome! We went down the Huron River and got to enjoy the many birds and nature…read more We brought snacks and drinks, but we didn't have any. A bottle of water and binoculars were all we needed. There are several American bald Eagle nest along the way, and we got to see the adults and some young fledglings. Tom, the owner, was the tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the birds, the Huron area, and nature in general. The bicycle seats are a bit uncomfortable; however he is removing them and putting in comfortable swivel seats after this season ends in October. I would like to come back next spring or fall to see the different seasons.

A great boat tour of the Huron River! Enjoy the serenity of the river with music and drinks (byob)…read more( it doesn't have to be alcoholic). There are several American bald Eagle nest along the way, and if you're lucky, you'll spot the legendary river monster! Check out there web site or stop by in Huron on your way to Cedar Point! (10 min away)

Salad first with only one type of dressing. Balsamic. Buffet offered: green beans with carrots-Al…read moredente. Mashed potatoes with chives, chicken breast, meat loaf, crab cakes and rolls also pound cake with whipped cream and strawberries. Very pleasant. Waitress needed to be friendly but other waitresses assisted where she fell short. DJ was good. Atmosphere was noisy until guests went to dance. Not a bad lunch affair. Caterer could work on flavors though!

Two years in a row our group booked a date in August 2025 and again in August 2026. Both dates we…read morewere notified with only 24 hours notice. Both dates we were told the cancellation was due to mechanical issues. The options were A. Full refund B. Reschedule or C. Eat lunch on the dock. Are you kidding me? Eat on the dock when we paid $63.00 for the boat ride and lunch. We will not be back! Horrible customer service! My thought is the manger cancels the trip when There is not enough passengers.

Had a great time out on the water with Great Lakes Boat Charters for a bachelorette party. Booking…read morewas very easy and everyone was extremely nice. Captain Mike and first mate Scott were amazing, nothing but top notch service from them. I would 100% do this again! They made our day so special!

From the owner: Great Lakes Boat Charters is a Cleveland-based, family-owned private boat charter company offering…read morefun and unique destinations and activities for up to 6 passengers on Lake Erie. Renting a boat with a licensed captain means you no longer have to worry about who's driving, or having enough experience to operate the boat and navigate Lake Erie safely.

Scott was wonderful. We learned so much and my boys loved being "Captain". It was also beautiful…read moreand I could see it being incredibly relaxing and romantic if it were a date. It was a bit expensive for us but that's why we made it a Mother's Day treat. I loved it!

Captain Scott was calm and highly knowledgeable for our 1-hour cruise on Lake Erie. He went over…read morethe proper protocols for entering the boat as well as safety procedures before giving us an interesting brief lesson on sailing anatomy and physics. The trip was a perfect length and everyone had a wonderfully relaxing time aboard the Wabi Sabi!

What a cool space! I was here for a Destination Cleveland…read moreTravel backers meeting. At the close of our meeting, we were told an employee could take us on a tour for anyone who wanted to. I opted in, and was pleasantly surprised at the history and the way the original artifacts were preserved when possible. The building was otherwise very modern. We were able to see the indoor rowing room, the storage for boats, the Big House and a room believed to be a speakeasy a long time ago. They do summer camps for youth and also a great deal of outreach in the community to let people know about their rowing and sailing programs. Companies can rent out space for events or do team building in the indoor state of the art simulation rowing room. The Cleveland sign out back was a pleasant surprise also. Come visit! You won't be disappointed.

We visited The Foundry for an all day business meeting, followed by a team-building rowing class…read more The facility is excellent! Clean meeting space, plenty of white boarding area and wifi. The rowing class was so much fun, in addition to a great workout and team builder. I highly recommend the Foundry to others looking for the same kind of event. Thanks!

I planned a pontoon dinner cruise for my boyfriend's birthday, and the staff made sure every…read moredetail was perfect. The food was great, and thankfully the weather cooperated. We learned a lot about the area and got to see plenty of wildlife. Definitely recommend!

Very relaxing cruise. Great view of the Portage Lakes and all of the magnificent properties. I also…read moreenjoy the various species of birds that can be seen and photographed. Highly recommended!

Celebrated Mother's Day and a birthday by signing up for City Brew Tours Cleveland. I knew I'd…read moreenjoy it, simply based on the company and the fact we'd be trying all kinds of different beers, but I underestimated just how educationally stimulating the experience would also be. Our Beer Guide was Christian, and he couldn't have been better! At each stop, we took a tour of their facility and learned about different phases of the beer brewing process. I had very little knowledge about the process going in, but by the end of it, I had a whole new appreciation for one of my favorite beverages. We stopped at Market Garden Brewery, Goldhorn Brewery, Collision Bend, and Brick & Barrel, and each stop educated us a little bit about the selected beers they offered, what they pair well with, etc. All told, we tried 13 different beers, and had some food pairings specifically at Collision Bend. In the end, it was well worth the money, the day was enjoyed by everyone involved, and I can't stress just how great Christian was at making the experience a memorable one. I can't wait to try another one of their tours in the near future! FWIW: if you enjoy IPAs, the Dead Man's Curve IPA from Goldhorn Brewery is fantastic!

We enjoyed this beer tour. We visited three local craft breweries. They were Gold Horn Brewery,…read moreBook House Brewery and Brick and Barrel. We sampled 13 beers on our tour. We also had soft pretzels at Gold Horn Brewery. Roger, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about beer and the brewing process. He was friendly and welcomed any and all questions. Our tour was full with 14 people and everyone lived in the Cleveland area. The tour van was very comfortable and we arrived at all of our destinations quickly. Our tour lasted approximately 3 1/2 hours. It was interesting talking with people and discussing the different beer options. For those interested in more than tasting, there was an in depth talk regarding the brewing process. We were required to wear closed toed shoes and we visited two of the brewery's brewing areas. I was a little disappointed at our stop at Brick and Barrel. It appeared that they were not expecting us and we could only find outdoor seating. It was chilly. Fortunately we were not there too long. We ended the tour where we started at the Double Tree downtown. We had good beer and good conversation. It was a nice evening.