Milwaukee Duffy

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,  you need to complete your boater safety course online, info here

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.

  Our boats comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests, while still offering a great experience for smaller, more intimate groups. If your party is larger than 12 and you’d like to book multiple boats, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help coordinate your reservation. 

You’re welcome to bring your own drinks and food. Each boat has it’s own cooler and ice for you. It’s also equipped with a Bluetooth sound system, so don’t forget to bring a good playlist.

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.

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.  

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. 

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.