My wife and I went out with Capt. Bob last year on July 4th (2023) and we liked him and everything…read moreabout his service so we came back this year with our adult children... and we'll be back to see Pittsburgh from the three rivers with Capt. Bob again and again. If you're considering a day on Pittsburgh's rivers, there's no one better. (He's been boating on the rivers since he was 11!) I'm serious... book him. You'll love it!

Captain Bob made our day VERY special. Jacob (my fiancé) proposed to me on the boat tour in front…read moreof the Acrisure stadium and it was just perfect!!! I highly recommend you do this boat tour if you're on the fence. Captain Bob keeps his boats very clean and is very knowledgeable of the city so you'll learn a lot from him.

I'll lead with the downside...$400 for a 2 hour tour for six people max. I knew that going in…read morethough. For me, although it was a lot of money, it was an event. For my dad's birthday, we booked the 8:30 tour on a rainy Friday night. We were excited. The minute I saw that tiki hut slowly sailing (sailing? do they sail if they don't actually have a sail?)...motoring down the river by the Point I KNEW I had to book it. It's BYOB. I guess that might be a downside...the logistics of the evening were certainly complicated by it. What to pack, where to keep it, how to carry it...that kind of stuff. But it also allowed us to pretty much make it whatever we wanted to make it. We chose a tiki-centric theme with straw hats, cigars and mai-tais. There were no regrets. The captains work for tips. They're super friendly, (at least Dale, our Captain...Captain Dale...Jesus, show some respect), flexible and accommodating. We were a bit chilly walking to the mooring (is that what that was? it wasn't really a 'dock', cause it's just tied up by the water steps on the North Shore) in the rain, and I honestly worried I under-dressed in my shorts and Hawaiian shirt, but the river and perhaps the boat itself were warmer than the air around us and even the frailest of flowers in our group doffed their rain coats or jackets once we were under way. It was a very intimate river experience. Did you read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? If you didn't, there's a part in the book where the author talks about the difference between experiencing the road via motorcycle or viewing it from a car. In a car, behind a windshield, it's almost like you're observing your own trip, rather than experiencing it. On a motorcycle, he opined, you feel the wind, the grit, the sun on your face, smell the grass, EXPERIENCE the trip. The Tiki Cruise reminded me of that. The Tiki Cruise was the motorcycle to the Gateway Clipper's car. You're at the water...hell, if you really want, the Captain might even let you take hold of the tiller (is it tiller? wheel? whatever). Leaving at 8:30 we could have (overcast skies did not permit in our circumstance) seen the sun setting behind the cityscape, watched the sky purple into night and the city stir and blossom into twinkling wakefulness. We got all of that but the sunset. The rain stopped almost as soon as we stepped onboard, the Captain informed us it would as he monitored the radar on a phone app. I streamed music over the speakers, we broke out the mai tais and cigars and spent a leisurely two hours taking in the sights and meandering around the boundaries of our vessel, pairing off to talk almost like a floating dinner party. We, all of us, loved it. Yes, it's expensive. But split $400 six ways with some friends, and it's a quite manageable $67. There were hooks under the bar for purses and bags, storage behind the bar for phones or spare coats, ice and a cooler for drinks. I would highly recommend it for a friends' night out, a date, a company team-builder, you name it.

We had a great time cruising! It's expensive, but a fun way to celebrate a special occasion with…read morefriends. Captain Chris was enjoyable and expertly navigated the choppy waters when necessary.

The old lady that works that is beyond rude. We went with our kids and she had so much attitude…read morewhile we were asking questions about the boats. Then my daughter seen a toad and picked it up and she freaked out on my daughter saying she had to put it down?! She barged right past us multiple times while rushing to close the store at the end of the day with no manners what so ever. Highly disappointed, been going here for years and she hasn't changed a bit. This review is multiple years in the making and long over due. We will be taking our business else where.

What a wonderful experience renting our kayaks. They are so friendly and accommodating to…read moreeverything we needed. The staff is awesome and we will definitely be back with friends to have the same experience again. Thank you so much for your guidance.

Yes take your visiting friends and family but also Great for locals too! We took a boat with…read moreCaptain Sam and love love loved it! The captain was super cool and knew a lot about the city (we bothered him with plenty of sight seeing questions). The marina is a little hidden but just got through the construction and you'll find it! The boat we took was not some fancy houseboat but had a porta potty and plenty of shade and comfy new seats. We were able to eat and drink and listen to our Bluetooth speaker. Be sure to wear lots of sunscreen and enjoy the ride!

Awesome ride to game!!! Best way to go! Steelers fans are…read moregreat. Good food and drinks!

For one night only, I traded my mom jeans for neon pink leggings. Gateway Clipper & 3WS throw the…read moremost radical 80's party!!! Hubby and I went this annual event and rocked out to hits like 'Love Shack', 'Walk like an Egyptian' and 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot'. The band was righteous!!! Killer vibe. Great playlist. Interactive with props. Ended the night with Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing'. Party on Pittsburgh!

It was a great experience and tour! The tour was really full of a lot of great history!read more

We're in the area to visit Ohiopyle and were looking for some places close by to take our golden…read moreretriever swimming and while eating breakfast this morning at Yum Yums one of the owners recommended this place. After hubby and I toured Kentuck Knob we stopped by our hotel to get our golden and headed straight here. I was worried that being Father's Day that the place would be insanely crowded but there weren't many people there and since there are so many areas to park everyone that was there was pretty well spaced out. We stopped at the boat ramp area so our golden could jump off the 2 floating docks and he absolutely loved it. The water is really clean and hubby even saw a huge fish jump out of the water while our dog was retrieving his ball. This area has benches and a walkway around the lake and there are also bathrooms, pavilions and picnic tables and seems to be quite popular with the local fisherman plus it was so clean and pristine, my only regret is that we didn't find this place sooner because we would have been bringing our pup here every morning and evening. Great place for fishing, family get togethers or for a nice walk around the lake, we're actually getting ready to head back up there now.

Do not rent from this place! My son and his wife came to visit me for the first time in 2 years…read morefrom out west. I rented a wakeboard boat which I paid for months in advance and then they were unable to deliver a boat with gauges that worked. I said I did not want a boat without gauges and they still charge me over $4200 for nothing! They are horrible people who will steal your money and won't deliver anything. BE FORWARNED!!

Five stars for SML boat rental. We were able to rent a brand new Tritoon boat for our lake trip and…read moreit was a fantastic experience working with SML. They were very through making sure you are comfortable to operate the boat and have all the supplies and accessories you need for a fun day on the water. All folks were very polite and helpful. I will definitely come back!!!

North Park is the largest park in Allegheny County. Spanning parts of McCandless, Hampton, and Pine…read moretownships, it is nearly 3,100 acres in size, and it has a 65-acre lake for boating, kayaking, and fishing. Other amenities are a nature center, golf courses, swimming pool, ice rink, dek hockey rink, ballfields, shelters, off-leash areas for dogs, basketball courts, archery range, tennis courts, fields for radio-control airplanes, Go Ape zip lines, etcetera! This park even has a restaurant and an ice-cream shop. For several years, I have visited this park. Most often I take my dog to the dog park. I have also hiked the trails and enjoyed the beautiful plants and wildlife. I consider this park to be a blessing to the residents of the Northern suburbs and to non-local visitors.

The largest park in the Pittsburgh area (Allegheny County) with a 75 acre lake!…read moreThe lake is great for water activities like fishing or kayaking. There's an ice rink for winter ice skating. Paved walking trails. Wooded areas. Golfing. Swimming pool. Nature center. Hockey courts. Basketball. Tennis courts. Off-leash dog park. So much more! Need an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life? Take a quick trip from Pittsburgh to North Park and let nature do its thing!