We took a boat tour with Old Forge Lake Cruises as part of a package we booked for the Adirondack…read morerailroad. If you see a package for both, I highly recommend booking it. Once we got off the train, a bus took us right to the cruise location and we got our tickets. The cruise left right on time. The captain provided us with some really interesting facts about the area, and not doing much research beforehand on the cruise I was in awe of how beautiful the lakes were that the cruise went through. The mountains in the background everywhere were amazing. There were drinks and some food for sale on the ship, and the prices were pretty reasonable. The whole cruise was very relaxing and informative, if I was in the area again, I would do this cruise a second time. Once we were done, a bus arrived and took us back to the train - super easy.

Well, it may seem funny that it was less than one year ago since last we went. MY wife and I found…read moreus in the Old Forge area over the week-end and since the weather was questionable and cool we decided to try the cruise once again. Bravo on the cruise, crew and snack counter. Although, I would strongly suggest having enough coffee for everyone next time around... BRAVO OLD FORGE LAKE CRUISES....see you next year. Paul & Coleen Clapper, Syracuse, NY

Had a pleasant two hour boat tour of the three lakes. Learned a lot of history about the area.read more

On Monday, September 8, 2025 my friends and I took the 1pm boat tour. Captain Dick astounded us…read morewith his knowledge of the lakes, its present and former residents dating back to the mid 19th century and wildlife. It was a memorable afternoon that piqued our interest. We called the business for the books Captain Dick mentioned in his talk. We would highly recommend this tour.

Renting the boat was very easy, very nice boat and we had a great time. Only gripe was the loading…read moreand check-out by some obviously inexperienced "kids" - we had to ask for the floating pad (comes with every boat) and we were given a pair of kids water skis that didn't fit any of the adults. Unfortunately we didn't notice until we were an hour out and would have taken an hour or more to exchange them. Maybe if we were more experienced we'd have seen that but they shouldn't be giving a boat full of adults a pair of kiddie water skis. Management was not particularly conciliatory either, although they comped our gas bill after some discussion. But no water skiing for us. Caveat Emptor to the inexperienced boater/skiers! Otherwise a great time was had by all!

Really great marina overall with our first experience. Amazing day out on the water and this chain…read moreof lakes connects to nearby towns such as the charming village of Inlet to pull the boat up to on their public dock and get lunch. weather can be hit or miss and can change your plans quickly, so please know marinas "cancelation policy" beforehand in the small print or you may have a very difficult time making reservation changes or losing your money.

Meet my new kayak, Eddyline Sandpiper 130, aka Sunshine. She's gorgeous and I'm so grateful to…read moreConnie at the Frisky Otter in Inlet, NY, for all her efforts to bring me and Sunshine together. Connie went above and beyond to ensure this was the right kayak for me, especially since I was 5 hours away in NJ. When we finally got together, Connie spent a great deal of time with me and my husband, shared info about the kayak as well as helpful roof mounting tips. She values her customers and keeps her word. I highly recommend her for all your kayaking needs!

What a find!! Connie Perry, the owner goes above and beyond in helping you to find just the right…read morekayak for you. She is knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and accommodating. She is also responsive--answering multiple questions by email before we set up an appointment. No pressure sales, just a genuine desire to get you in the boat that fits you're body, budget, and purpose. We bought two boats, racks, paddles--the works! Can't wait to get into the water!

Anne, Rob and niece Bridgette could not have been more helpful or accommodating. Anne, in…read moreparticular, was a fountain of information, advice and expertise (we'll never tie a canoe on our car incorrectly again!). We rented canoes from them twice - first to Raquette Falls and second up the river from their shop...both incredible journeys. We've canoed/kayaked all over the U.S. and I doubt you'll find a better outfitter -- great equipment, very efficient, and delightful people!

Fun place to stop and visit; even better place to shop !!…read moreGreat and friendly staff and loads of "must haves" for one's outside needs and toys desired. Highly recommended for gear, supplies or accurate information.

OMG! this was positively delightful! This was a pre-wedding activity and there was nothing that…read morecould have made it more outstanding. A lovely meal was provided with equally lovely staff. It started in Clayton NY and went up past Alexandria Bay. There was a delightful announcer who filled us all in on what we were seeing along the way. If you visit Clayton, don't miss this boat trip. Boldt Castle is breathtaking. https://www.boldtcastle.com/visitorinfo/about This trip was worth 100 stars.

We took the 5.5-hour tour on June 20th, 2024. Dennis, the guide, and Gary, the Captain, were…read morefriendly, gracious, knowledgeable, and informative. The boat had adequate seating, our lunches that were part of our package, were well prepared Ns very good. We had a chicken wrap. and a ham & cheese wrap. A drink and potato chips were furnished with our picnic lunch. If one were to get thirsty after the supplied drink was consumed, there was a limited bar serving soda, beer, and a few choices of mixed drinks. Dennis, the tour guide was the bar tender. The tour included viewing several islands with a discussion of the various homes and buildings on them. The star attraction was Boldt Castle We were given 1.5-hrs to tour the Castle, and it was amazing. The other disembarkment was at a historic lighthouse, which tourists could climb the 256 steps for a grand view of the St. Lawrence River. We had a great time, and I recommend to anyone who visits the Alexandria Bay or Clayton area to jump on board

Fishing is not my thing, but I tagged along anyways and I must say it was really nice. It was so…read morerelaxing just to hang out on the water. The boat has a fish finder and other navigation but you bring your poles and other fishing stuff. The lake is so calm and beautiful. All your stress will melt away immediately... The guy Gavin, I will give him a Viking name, Gavin the Strong, he was great. Gavin the Strong actually jumped into the water and *PUSHED the boat* down to the end of the dock entrance since one of our party was having problems getting out of the boat onto the dock. This a really nice outing to take if you want to do something different and fun. If the water is rough or you can't get back for any reason, they will come get you.

This little shop made our whole trip! We took 3 different trips here - twice to kayak and once to…read morejet ski. We appreciated how easy and fun he made our excursions and had everything ready as soon as we got there.

Would like to notate the customer service I received here. Amazing. I didn't rent or purchase…read moreanything but had some questions regarding the paths to take with Moose River. Nothing but helpful. I do know they offer services other than renting. They will drop you and your kayak off down the road as well as to pick you up. You can also use your own kayak and pay for this service. Recommending the business because they can create value and a great ADK experience for you.

Great family owned business run by the nicest people. I've rented kayaks & paddle boards from here…read moreon multiple occasions and I've had the best experience every time. The first time we rented paddle boards to go on Moose River (the ramp to get into the water is right in back of the store). I wouldn't recommended paddle boarding on Moose River though. The water isn't the cleanest, and if you fall in it would be a nightmare lol. $8 and hour to paddleboard on the river, $20 something if you rent a kayak. The second time we rented the paddle boards for the day and went to Nicks Lake (which is a 5 minute drive from Tickners). they drop your paddle boards/ kayaks off at Nicks beach, you just have to sign some quick paperwork and grab life jackets + paddles. It's a $10 admission to get into Nicks Lake but it's pretty much a private beach area with picnic tables, camping, a jungle gym, clean bathrooms, beach area and a life guard. The actual lake was gorgeous. We paddle boarded for 4 ish hours and made it around the entire lake! And the water is clean enough to swim in (it's $28 for the entire day to go on Nicks Lake). I can't wait to come back!

We've used this company to rent a catamaran twice while in the Adirondack region and enjoyed Big…read moreMoose Lake. Boats were functional and have a good amount of space. We rented the boat for a half a day and enjoyed drinks, snacks, sun, and fun. One of the best things is pulling off on to a dock and taking a short hike to another Lake, unfortunately I can't remember the name of the lake. There is a lean-to at the end of that hike. Renting a boat on a summer day definitely lends to a beautiful and relaxing afternoon with friends and family! The things things that memories are made of!

We got an old boat with lights that didn't work however the owner was very professional and offered…read moreus a settlement. Great customer service! Rent your boats in advance so you can make sure you get a good boat.

We purchased our pontoon boat from Burkes and have been extremely impressed and pleased with their…read moreservice. They drop the boat off at the beginning of the season already to go and pick and store it for the winter. Their prices are reasonable. Sue virostek

Feels like home. Care for you like your family. Simple-Clean-Fun. Best view of Raquette Lake from…read moreRoute 28. Easy to get to Old Forge or Blue Mounrain.