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Milwaukee Duffy

Explore the Milwaukee River in our Easy to Drive Duffy Boats

The Boats

Easy To Drive

Not a seasoned boat person, not a problem the manufactures tag line is "as easy to drive as a golf cart". And our staff will help land and launch the boat. Anyone over 25 with a valid drivers license can rent. If under 34 (born after Jan 1 1989) per state of Wisconsin, you are required to take an online boaters safety course, more info here.

Eco Friendly

Duffy Boats are Eco Friendly, Certified Zero Emissions. They use charged electricity instead of gasoline. Not only is this a massive perk for Planet Earth but the boats are silent in the water enhancing the overall boating experience

Milwaukee River

We launch from the south side of the downtown River District, a 90 minute rental allows you to do a complete lap of the entire downtown corridor, (up to the Harp Irish Pub and Back) which is such a beautiful an unique way to see the city from a new angle.

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Family Friendly

We have life jackets in all sizes, all ages welcome on the boats.

Perfect for Milwaukee Weather

The Boats have windows that can be easily zipped up to keep you comfortable regardless of what mother nature throws our way. Our boats have sun decks on the back too to enjoy the sunshine.

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2024 Duffy Rental Pricing

2 Hour Rentals

The perfect amount of time. You can do the full Milwaukee River loop, and have time for a quick stop at a river front bar along the way.

Fridays & Sundays- Starting at $349
Saturdays & Holiday's- Starting at$399
Mon-Thursdays- starting at $299
EarlyBird Specail- go early and save $100

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Small Group Size Friendly Pricing

Our boats are spacious and can fit up to 12 people, but also work great for smaller groups too. If you have a group size of 4 or less, send us message and we will send you a $50 discount code.

Faq's

Do I needed a Boater License?

Do I need to know my exact headcount when I book?

Do I needed a Boater License?

If you were born in 1988 or earlier, you do not need a Boaters License, just a valid Drivers License.

If you were born or after Jan 1st 1989, earlier, (34 or under ) you need to complete your boater safety course online, info here

Are they easy to drive?

Do I need to know my exact headcount when I book?

Do I needed a Boater License?

The manufactures tag line is "as easy to drive as a golf cart". We have found this to be true. Your don't have to be a seasoned skipper to enjoy our Duffy Boats.

Do I need to know my exact headcount when I book?

What if we have less than 6 people, can we still rent a boat?

You do not, we want to make it as easy as possible to book an outing with us, pick a time slot, and get out the invites. We have a 6 person price minimum, and we can adjust your price in either direction upon arrival.

What if we have less than 6 people, can we still rent a boat?

Yes the per person pricing has a base price of 6 people, but you can still come with less. We also have electric Retro boats that are perfect for groups of 2-4 people.

Check out Retro Boats here

Food, Drinks, Music Situation

What if we have less than 6 people, can we still rent a boat?

Where do we launch, and where do we go on the boat?

BYOB and food allowed, we have a big yeti cooler and provide ice for you. Boats have a sound system that can be connected via Bluetooth, so bring a good playlist.

Where do we launch, and where do we go on the boat?

What if we have less than 6 people, can we still rent a boat?

Where do we launch, and where do we go on the boat?

Boats launch from the Cooperage Building Docks, 818 S. Water Street, (Boone and Crockett Cocktail Lounge). Most groups will head north and do the Milwaukee River Loop up to Lakefront Brewery and back.

Can we stop at bars along the way?

How long are the rentals, and where do we go?

Yes, the Milwaukee River has great options. The Harp docks, Aloft Docks, and the docks at Boone & Crockett are usually staffed, and will help you land the boat. If you want to stop at bars we recommend doing a 2 hour rental.

How long are the rentals, and where do we go?

We have found most groups like to go for 2 or 2.5 hours. It takes 90 minutes to do the Milwaukee River Loop, the extra 30-60 minutes allows time to stop at a bar along the way for a quick drink or backroom break, or do another mini lap.

If you scroll down on this page there is map that shows our dock locations, it also has the bars along the river with docks.

What is the weather / cancellation policy?

How long are the rentals, and where do we go?

What is the weather / cancellation policy?

We are very flexible, we want your group to have a good time. The boats have roofs, and the window can be zipped up and down quickly. So light rain isn't a problem. Please cancel at least 3 days in advance. On bad weather days we will connect the morning of to give the renter their choice of refund, rain check, or delay the start time.

Our Locations

Dock Locations

Please Be Aware we have two locations on the Milwaukee River. Pay attention to your confirmation emails / text. Also if the date or time is sold out that your looking for try the other location.

Docks @ Boone & Crockett

for those that have rented in 2018-2022, this is our original location

Boone & Crockett

820 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Docks @ the Aloft

This is our new location for the 2023 season.

Aloft Hotel Milwaukee

1230 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Milwaukee Duffy

The Boats

Easy To Drive

Eco Friendly

Milwaukee River

Family Friendly

Perfect for Milwaukee Weather

2024 Duffy Rental Pricing

2 Hour Rentals

Small Group Size Friendly Pricing

Gift an Expierence

Faq's

Do I needed a Boater License?

Do I need to know my exact headcount when I book?

Do I needed a Boater License?

Are they easy to drive?

Do I need to know my exact headcount when I book?

Do I needed a Boater License?

Do I need to know my exact headcount when I book?

Do I need to know my exact headcount when I book?

What if we have less than 6 people, can we still rent a boat?

What if we have less than 6 people, can we still rent a boat?

What if we have less than 6 people, can we still rent a boat?

What if we have less than 6 people, can we still rent a boat?

Food, Drinks, Music Situation

What if we have less than 6 people, can we still rent a boat?

Where do we launch, and where do we go on the boat?

Where do we launch, and where do we go on the boat?

What if we have less than 6 people, can we still rent a boat?

Where do we launch, and where do we go on the boat?

Can we stop at bars along the way?

How long are the rentals, and where do we go?

How long are the rentals, and where do we go?

How long are the rentals, and where do we go?

How long are the rentals, and where do we go?

How long are the rentals, and where do we go?

What is the weather / cancellation policy?

How long are the rentals, and where do we go?

What is the weather / cancellation policy?

The EPA estimates 30% of Boat feul ends up in the water ways from spills, leaks and exhaust.

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Our Locations

Dock Locations

Docks @ Boone & Crockett

Docks @ the Aloft

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