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    Pontoon Porch

    4.9 (14 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Anna W.

    I had a 3-hour reservation on the boat for my birthday this past week and we had such an amazing experience. The reservation process was so easy - I just booked it online and immediately got an email from the person who would be our boat driver, Joe. (If you can, definitely ask for Joe!) He sent us a map of where to meet - and although with all the construction, it was confusing - Joe gave me his cell so I could call him and he told me exactly where to go. As soon as we pulled up, Joe was there with a wagon to take our things onto the boat. We brought all the alcohol, food and decorations we wanted! There is a bathroom (bigger than the one I have in my apartment!) on the boat and also a nice indoor section that is screened in, has couches and lots of counter space for drinks. There was a fridge as well, though we brought coolers. As soon as we got the head count and gave Joe the go-ahead, he hooked my phone up to the speakers. There are speakers both upstairs and downstairs and volume controls on the walls. We blasted the music the whole time! Joe made us feel so comfortable, like we were on our own boat! He grilled the hotdogs we brought (very well!), but other than that, it was like he wasn't there - in a good way. He accommodated every need we had but let us do our own thing. Up the stairs, there are four or five tables with chairs. We moved the tables and chairs as we pleased and when we were ready to swim, the driver took us to a safe spot to jump! There is a little area to jump from the top floor of the boat and it was such a thrill to jump into the water from so high! The boat has life jackets and pool noodles ON DECK. right as everyone jumped (one by one) our captain, Joe, threw noodles to each person to make sure we were safe. We jumped off a few times and hung out in the water until it was time to go. Though this is a pricey experience, it was worth it 100%. They let you make the experience your own and are so accommodating! I The only thing I would change is I wish we could've opted to have more time! I will definitely be a returning customer.

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    Ari W.

    Finally got to enjoy a ride on the Pontoon Porch! It was awesome! Loved it! The boat itself is pretty large. Lots of room to spread out. Multiple seating options. There is an enclosed "indoor" area with cushioned patio-style seating, some tables and a large counter space for food. Outside on the lower level there is additional seating in front. A surprisingly large and clean bathroom is at the back. Up top there are more tables to sit at. The boat crew that was on board with us consisted of two men, one who drove the boat, and the other who grilled our food for us (awesome!). They were both very friendly and made our entire outing a pleasure. Definitely recommend taking a ride on this boat! You won't regret it!

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    Wonderful boat ride... the captain even grilled are food for us!!!! Loved every minute of it.

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    You can bring food and drinks (alcoholic plus non-alcoholic) on board, and they have a grill to cook, too.

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    Do not rent from this company. Rented a "luxury" 14 person pontoon in July 2024, and it was junk…read more Please see the pictures: the boat was literally held together with packing tape in places, including the canopy which was flapping in the wind after we opened it. Additionally, the reverse gear did not work...the employee told us before departure that the reverse was " a little tricky, it doesn't always take." The reality was that the boat did not operate in reverse and we had to use manpower to avoid running into other boats when we attempted to dock/anchor. This was the most disturbing aspect of the rental because it was a safety risk, never mind the damaged and taped sections. We tried to discuss with Madison Jet Ski, but good luck reaching someone. There is no one to call, and slow or non-responsive to email. As a last resort, we attempted to find resolution with our credit card company, but were presented with legalese that we signed away any recourse in event of a complaint. Buyer beware, you have to sign off on everything BEFORE you take the boat out. Once you get on the water and discover any issues, you're stuck. My attempts at recourse began in July, and it is now mid-October. I will not waste any more of my valuable time dealing with this company, but it is my hope that sharing my experience will help others avoid the same fate. You can do better than Madison Jet Ski and your ~$700 with other firms on Lake Mendota or Monona.

    Cannot recommend enough! We booked last minute and Larry was more than accommodating. Super…read morefriendly and helpful, everything was perfect. The boat was gorgeous and ran beautifully, and they are even dog friendly! Thank you again Kaia and Larry.

    Pontoon Porch - boatcharters - Updated May 2026

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