Everyone in the store, the shop, and the dock was very helpful. We had a lot of fun with the boat…read moreand tubing and all that. However, as amateurs, we actually damaged the boat. Blake - maybe the manager - was very understanding and helpful. They towed us in and kept costs down for us. Yes we had to pay, but that's expected. I have to highly recommend this company. I find the service to be exceptional even when we damaged their boat.

WHAT GREAT 4TH OF JULY PARTY! Parks Marina did another…read morewonderful job this year entertaining guests on their 4th of July freedom Cruise!

Does any one else, when on a boat, instantly hear Adam Samberg in their mind? Serenading you about…read moreflippy floppies? Oh... no? Just me? My family was on vacation in Okoboji and decided renting a boat wasn't in the cards for us this trip-- but taking an excursion on the Queen II definitely was. Boy, am I glad we did! The open-air upper deck was just what we needed (the lower deck is inclosed). Pricing may be a bit steep? But it is no fuss, clean, has a good offering of refreshments, open to all ages, and it is actually quite fun to hear about the different parts of the lake via the narrative throughout. The Queen II was recently (last year or so) repaired/refreshed and it definitely shows. Overall, I'd do the Queen II again (even though I have frequented the lake decades of my life). And if you're new to the area, I definitely recommend you do so as well!

During our recent vacation at the Iowa Great Lakes, Gayle and I decided to try some different…read moreexperiences from previous years visits. I ride on the Queen II seemed that one such opportunity. The Queen II takes passengers around West Lake Okoboji at $15 per persons over 36" tall. This replica of the original steamer, the Queen, offers a unique view of this glacial blue water lake, the surrounding landscape and at a maximum depth of 136 feet.. The ride also comes with a history lesson from the captain. In the late 19th century, the lake region became a resort area and the small steamboats and sailboats could not keep up with the flow of vacationers. The Queen, a large steamer, was constructed, along with other larger boats, to accommodate this new need. By the 1920s, the construction of roads around the lakes brought about the demise of most of the fleet. The Queen stayed in service for those people who wished to see the lake by water. In 1973 the Queen was finally retired, after 89 years of service. The Queen II was commissioned and built in 1986 and she was designated the "Flagship of the Iowa Navy." They want you! They want you! They want you as a new recruit! The excursion lasted approximately 75 minutes and I particularly enjoyed the relaxation, the scenery, and the cool breeze. My son enjoyed taking pictures of the birds flying nearby looking for food. The cruise also gave me a few landmarks for future land exploration. Tickets can be purchased at the Queen II Dock, and when we go again, it might be kind of cool to sail around around Sunset.

Sumara offered amazing service! I had to leave a positive review. She filled up our boats gas as a…read morechampion. But she was also extremely friendly, chatting about the lake, college, and many other things. She gave my family reccomendations of activities to do while in town! 10/10 experience.

CORRECTION: 0/5 stars This place could use a lesson in…read morecustomer service. All that we talked about during our rental and the entire day after we're the countless rude encounters we had with almost every person on staff. The girl behind the front desk seemed absolutely flustered when we came in when there were only two other customers in the office. When I asked for the keys back she dropped them in my hand, and when one didn't even land in my hand, there was zero acknowledgment. I suppose it created a fun joke for my friends and I to rudely say "k thanks" the rest of the weekend to quote her. These examples don't even begin to overview all of the rudeness we experienced, and when I spoke to a manager about these issues, he was only mildly apologetic.

Oak Hill Marina My wife Dara and I walked into Oak Hill…read moreMarina last fall with absolutely no intention of buying a boat from them. We had previously determined to purchase a competitor's boat. I knew very little about Regal Boats except my neighbor, who I truly respect, just bought one. After a short walk through a Regal on display, it became apparent to me that maybe I should pump the brakes on our purchase. I did a deep dive into Regal. It was obvious that the build quality was equal or exceeded their competition. Customer satisfaction is among the highest in the industry. I also noticed Oak Hill's boats were more than adequately powered. I grew up on the lake and there is nothing that kills water sports more than an under powered boat. Also, a heavily loaded, underpowered boat can have difficulty getting up on plane. With Regal's FasTrac Hull that is never an issue. After looking at multiple dealers, it became apparent to me that there was a plethora of new, in stock, under-powered boats being sold in the lake's region. As a dentist I tend to over study everything. I certainly did that with this boat purchase. One evening I was reading about Regal Boats and their history. The company is family owned and I understand carries no debt. I was reading this at a time when some manufacturers were going out of business. The boat I owned had been orphaned. The solvency and stability of Regal Boats matters when you're looking for parts and need support. All this regarding Regal Boats definitely factored into my decision-making process but one thing absolutely stood out. Regal as a company is distinctly different than the rest of boating industry. The company was started by a man who dedicated his company to honoring God. The company was founded on Christian family values. I remember thinking... Regal Boats are absolutely the best-looking boats on West Okoboji (so stated by a competitor's staff ...and my wife), possibly the best built, Oak Hill has an excellent reputation, and the manufacturer prioritizes family values. I wondered why would I even consider buying anything but a Regal? I bought the Regal and I could not be more confident in my purchase. I would suggest you also do a thorough evaluation before purchasing a new boat. My guess is you too will buy a Regal. Bill and Dara Strohman

Do not use Oak Hills Marina for any service needs. We purchased a jet ski from Oak Hills Marina…read more The jet ski did not seem to be functionally properly so took in to Oak Hills Marina for repair. Oak Hills stated the engine needed to be rebuilt. We rebuild our engine not once, but twice and the engine is still malfunctioning. After they refused to stand behind their work, and fix the engine for the third since they were incompetent the first two times, we picked up our jet ski and they had the engine I parts in rubbermaid totes!!!! We paid over $4600 to Oak Hills and still do not have a jet ski that runs and currently have the jet ski engine in parts. Stay clear of Oak Hills if you want a running machine after they touch it.

We rented a pontoon boat from Triggs Bay resort. Staff was so helpful as not if us were very…read moreexperienced in driving boat. Helped us drive in and dock. We had a wonderful 4 hours out in the lake. Boat in great condition. Price was reasonable. Highly recommend! The rooms and pool area look very inviting. I would consider staying here next time I am in the Lake Okaboji area

Been coming here for decades our family always live our vacation at Triggs and it's a great place…read moreto spend time on the lake with family great and wonderful lake front property and kid and animal friendly

I stopped in last week to buy a paper, and was disappointed to find that they no longer carried the…read moreDes Moines Register. I guess the market for an increasingly thin daily newspaper has faded. But, they did have the free Lakes News Shopper and a nice selection of plastic storage containers of various sizes, of which I purchased one. I'll still come back here whenever I come to the Lake, as this place is still a bit of a Legend in my eyes. In fact, I still wear one of their t-shirts.

this place is amazing they have every thing you need for fishing. very clean place, nice workers…read morevery helpful (they told me good spots to go fishing) great service, great live bait worms, leaches, minnows, ex. i went here with my freinds for a science experment and they fulfilled all of our needs. every thing has great value, sales, great prices. just overal a great place to go before fishing or a good place to get gifts for your fishing loved ones.

STAY AWAY!!! DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THESE FOLKS!!!…read more Took my Alumacraft fishing boat in for service to GL Marine in early April thinking they could handle my repairs off season. After getting the runaround (diagnosis, parts are ordered, parts are here, you are scheduled for service, we are working on it tomorrow, etc., etc.) I finally told them I was picking my boat up today (6/24/2016) done or not. Well, when I picked it up, no work had been done at all and there was an extra thick layer of dust from being in "storage" so long. Bottom line, do business with these guys at your own risk. If they lie to other customers like they lied to me, there's no telling what they are charging you for!

This is our first year using them and they had excellent service. They delivered our boat to the…read morehoist even put the cover on it all the way which is a pain. The boat was clean and the staff is very friendly!

Dave and Pat Swanson, the owners and operators of Blue Water Divers, are some of the greatest…read morepeople in the business of scuba diving that I have ever come across (and I have dove MANY places in the world). They are ethical, honest and strive to keep you coming back, unlike many larger outfits that I have experienced which seek "diver in, diver out..." in the name of greater financial equity. Blue Water Divers is a 5 Star Padi facility (the highest rating possible). They offer guided boat dives, fill both Air & NITROX, offer extensive equipment rental (including dry suits), instruct Open Water Diver certification as well as: Advanced Open Water Diver (which I have recently completed with them), Rescue Diver, Master Scuba Diver, Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor. They also offer specialty courses such as: Night Diver, Dry Suit Diver, Altitude Diver, Deep Diver, Underwater Videographer, Underwater Photographer, Ice Diver, DPV, Wreck Diver, Enriched Air, Search & Recovery, Boat Diver & Navigation. The ONLY draw back to Blue Water Divers is their pricing. It can be a little on the high side, but I don't mind paying a little more to keep them running strong! Highly recommended.

I dived with Dave Swanson back in 2000 as part of my 50 Dives in 50 States project (An American…read moreUnderwater Odyssey - 50 Dives in 50 States). Dave and Pat Swanson were great and I found more diversity of underwater life in Lake Okoboji than I could possible imagine. I highly recommend Blue Water Divers. Best to Dave and Pat!

Great time on the lake!! Customer experience was top notch. Very friendly. Would recommend making…read morereservations in advance. Will visit again when I'm the area.

Extreme Water scam. My sons rented wave runners on July 21, 2020. Returned then after the hour and…read morewere told they were good to go. An hour and a half later one son received a call saying that a wave runner was damaged. He did not do any damage to it. They did not examine the condition of the wave runners with my sons before or after use. They kept the deposit for both waver runners. Do not use Extreme Water Sports they will scam you.