I organized a fund raiser for the American Lung Association through Stroke of Genius. From start to…read morefinish they were organized, fun and very informative. In my search for a venue for this event they were also the most generous in their percentage of sales contribution. None of us had a clue what we were doing, but we were guided step by step to the basics and allowed to run with our imagination on our selected piece. We all have committed to going back for another class. GREAT TIME!

The good was we had fun doing our painting with the other classmates. It was a Snoopy Halloween…read moretheme and I went with my adult daughter. It was also located nearby. The instructor was also friendly. However, there's a few things I think the shop could improve on. Firstly, I think they should've had a painting set up of the one we were doing. I know it's available online, but that's not the same as seeing it in person. Then I think they should try to reconfigure the tables as there wasn't a lot of room between students. Lastly, I think the instructor should mix the paints that we need ahead of time. That took a lot of time and some of the results weren't what the teacher had said we should strive for. Overall, I think it's something everybody should try at least once to see if it's their vibe

What an amazing few hours. My man of honor selected this as one of the bachelorette party…read moreshenanigans for me and we had a blast. Now I'm saying that as someone who hates the heat and exercise, but WOW, so fun! Cory, our driver, was such a blast and so accommodating! We stopped at The Bottle, Woody's, Dark Horse Tavern and The Pint and had a great time at each! I would definitely recommend doing this again, even if you HATE heat and exercise!

The Pedal Tavern is a great time. I got a group of friends together to celebrate my birthday and we…read moreall had a blast. The driver was fun and kept the energy going and the vibes high. My only complaint is that I wish the tour was a bit longer.

Booked the 2025 StarCraft Retro on a Thursday in June…read more We parked down the street in a cheap parking lot and walked down to the docks. It was easy to find. We were greeted right away, signed some quick waivers and were out on our own in the boat. We were instructed on where we could go and given suggestions on what to check out along the way. This is not a speed boat, lol. It is a relaxing slow ride. I enjoyed it but when we saw rain clouds rolling in much faster than anticipated we turned around and began to head back to the dock. The rain got to us first, it made for a funny experience. Trying to get back as fast as possible on a boat that doesn't go faster than 7 mph heading back against the current trying to beat the rain did not work. We got soaked!! But, it was still an enjoyable time filled with a lot of laughter. We went to the bars afterwards in our wet clothes, who cares! lol. It was fun. I highly suggest it for a cute date or for a group activity! There were multiple boats and sizes to choose from. The weekday prices didn't seem bad either! I thought it was a good deal! I would book it again!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I felt it was important to share our experience in hopes of…read morepreventing another group from going through what we did. We rented the Pink Fantail Boat for my sister's bachelorette party, expecting a fun and relaxing 90-minute cruise on the river. The check-in process and safety briefing were handled by the wife, who was friendly, thorough, and answered all of our questions. Unfortunately, once we left the dock, it became clear that the boat was extremely difficult to control. There was a significant delay between turning the steering wheel or shifting gears and the boat actually responding. On a busy river with kayakers, other recreational boats, larger tour boats, and a current, this created what we believed was a genuinely unsafe situation. There were three capable drivers in our group, and none of us were able to confidently control the boat. We found ourselves waving other boaters around us, trying to avoid kayakers, and struggling to keep the boat where we intended. Instead of enjoying the celebration, everyone on board was scared. Eventually, we called BoatMKE because we no longer felt safe continuing. The husband came out to assist us. While he attempted to coach us through operating the boat, the experience was frustrating because even while following his instructions, we still made contact with the bridge bumpers. Ultimately, he had to tow us back to the dock because we were unable to safely operate the boat. Our planned 90-minute cruise ended after about 30 minutes on the water, most of which was spent trying to safely navigate the boat before requesting assistance. We were allowed to remain on the docked boat for the remainder of our reservation, but that wasn't the experience we paid for or planned for our celebration. I'm sharing this because I think future renters should understand what to expect. Our concern wasn't that boating is challenging, it was that in our experience, this particular boat's responsiveness made it feel unsafe to operate in the conditions on the river that day. We left incredibly disappointed after what should have been a memorable celebration.

If you're looking to learn to sail in the Milwaukee area this is the place to do it! They offer a…read morevariety of classes on learning to sail to more advanced techniques. Their instructors and knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Classes and membership are affordable too! After taking classes you are able to obtain ratings for various wind conditions on boats and then you can sail them as part of your membership during open sail. They offer racing opportunities and being a member is a great way to meet other sailors in the area. Cannot recommend this place enough!!

A perfect sailing day, according to Captain Jim M, and I couldn't agree more! My husband and I had…read moresigned up for a two hour sailing excursion at the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center through AARP. We didn't know what to expect, but we were in good hands with experienced Captain Jim M, who said he learned to sail with his father on Lake Champlain. Captain Jim M gave us basic sailboat terminology, so we understood what was going on when he gave us our tasks. He let us use the tiller to help steer the sailboat and taught us how to tack. He made sure we were always aware of what was going on around us and made sure we always felt comfortable in the boat. Communication was number one with him and it made us feel comfortable, confident and safe. This experience was so much fun and way beyond my expectations! Captain Jim M is such an incredible asset to the organization, as he is a volunteer here. I highly recommend visiting this organization. Captain Jim M is there volunteering on Friday mornings and Sunday mornings. What an amazing day!

Needed to get out of the city and experience some nature. From start to finish John was helpful,…read moreinformative and made renting the canoe easy. He's well prepared with maps of the route, and friendly, too! Had a great time paddling, thanks!

We rented 2 kayaks and traveled down the Bark River. It was a lot of fun and there weren't many…read morepeople out there. Jon with PRS Watersports was friendly and accommodating. He dropped us off at the launch site and picked us up at the designated location. It made the trip super easy! The equipment was in good order, too.

An amazing experience. Lisa and Alyssa led us through tall pines and magnificent foliage. We even…read moresaw wild turkeys. The ride was embellished by wonderful stories of how horses behave in their own personalities. We played horse trivia and concurred an obstacle course. Truly an incredible adventure.

They were super friendly and knowledgeable playing trivia and horse games it was a great timeread more

I'm shocked to see that I haven't written a review for Milwaukee Boat Line…read more I took my first cruise, a private event, shortly after Covid started lifting. It was an evening cruise and the event was lovely. The boats are older, but they have more outdoor capacity than the other cruise line. Why go on a boat on the river and lake shut in by glass? The sights are lovely and it feels great to get onto the lake and feel the breeze on the water. I have since done several happy hour cruises. They are affordable and the DJ, DJ Paul, is awesome. He caters really well to a mixed crowd, playing music everyone can get on board with. Beware the roving bridal showers, who are usually loud and boisterous. I've also done the later cruise, after the happy hour, which really highlights the city at night, the lights of the Hoan and the city's energy. I just tried the architecture and history cruise with a pair of friends. We learned a lot and had fun, but don't forget the sunscreen. I got a wicked burn. The bar staff are very friendly and as fast as they can be in a limited space. They also sell snacks. The boat line parking can be tricky and expensive, which can add some stress to the experience. With pre-paid packages that included parking, MKE Boat Line could be even better. Bonus - special event cruises are varied and intriguing.

This was our favorite thing we did the weekend we visited Milwaukee. It was super easy to book two…read moretickets online which cost about $64 including fees and taxes. We booked a Saturday at 12pm 90 minute tour and were told to arrive at about 11:30am. They let us board at that time - you need to present your online ticket / print out at the ticket booth and then they give you tickets to the boat. The boat itself has a downstairs area with port side with one women's bathroom and starboard side with one women's and one men's bathroom. You'll learn what port/starboard means during the tour. The bar with alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks and snacks is on the first level. The second level has an area with a covered space in the back and seats open to the air on the front. Since it was a hotter day, my husband and I chose to sit on the bottom of the boat. We thought the best view there was at the front where you get a nice 180 degree view through the windows. We enjoyed the information on the tour and all the great views!

Adam is such a rock star! We had the pleasure of working with him and his partner at a wedding and…read morenot only are they courteous and calm (important in the wedding industry), but they are talented and have incredible equipment as well. Their attention to detail and awesome videos make them truly amazing!!! I strongly recommend utilizing their services!!! You better hire them before they book up!

We had Adam do our wedding and the video turned out absolutely amazing. We really couldn't be…read morehappier. He was able to capture some precious moments between me and my new husband that I'm so glad won't be lost. He paid special attention to detail of the scenery behind us. The video flowed perfectly from beginning of day right till the end. He was so great to work with. I highly recommend him. We plan on using him for all the special moments we want on video.