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Milwaukee Duffy

Explore the Milwaukee River in our Easy to Drive Duffy Boats

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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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Boat Rental Pricing

Rental Duration

We offer 2 and 2.5 hours rentals. It takes about 90 minutes to do the full Milwaukee River loop. Most groups enjoy the extra time to make a pit stop along the way, or double loop the sweet spot of the route.

Early Bird Special

$125 per hour, Mon-Thursday departures from 9am-2pm

Standard Rates

Mon- Thurs -$135 per hour
Fri & Sun $199 per hour
Saturdays & Holidays - $249 per hour

Small Group discount

Got a group of 2-6 people, contact us for the small group rate, which is $100 cheaper Fri-Sun, and $50 cheaper Mon- Thursday, text us for code 414-240-8428. This applies to duffy boat rentals only

Adding on Time

We will let you know upon arrival is there is an option to add on time. You can decide while on the boat.

Memberships- the 4 and 6 Pack

4 Pack Membership - $1599

This membership is good for 4 Rentals (2 hours durations) for one of our Duffy Boats for the 2024 boating season. There are no black outs or restrictions for this membership. You will get a member ID number, which you can enter online to reserve the boats

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6 Pack Membership- $1999

This membership is good for 6 Rentals (2 hours durations) for one of our Duffy Boats for the 2024 boating season. There are no black outs or restrictions for this membership. You will get a member ID number, which you can enter online to reserve the boats

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Faq's

Do I needed a Boater License?

Can we hire a skipper to drive us?

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?

Can we hire a skipper to drive us?

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.

Can we hire a skipper to drive us?

Possibly, we can reach out to skipper pool and see if any of them are available, email Creamcitycaptainsmke@gmail.com

Food, Drinks, Music Situation

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

Can we hire a skipper to drive us?

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?

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?

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

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.

What are the retro boats?

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

New for the 2023 season, we have smaller vessel for groups of 2, 3 and 4. These boats have been outfitted with electric motors, to keep in line with the eco- friendly, handsome boat fleet.

Check out Retro Boats here

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

New for the 2023 Boating Season, we bought more boats and added a second dock location. Please pay attention when booking your rental, and 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 @ 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

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

Milwaukee Duffy

The Boats

Easy To Drive

Eco Friendly

Milwaukee River

Family Friendly

Perfect for Milwaukee Weather

Boat Rental Pricing

Rental Duration

Early Bird Special

Standard Rates

Small Group discount

Adding on Time

Memberships- the 4 and 6 Pack

4 Pack Membership - $1599

6 Pack Membership- $1999

Gift an Expierence

Faq's

Do I needed a Boater License?

Can we hire a skipper to drive us?

Do I needed a Boater License?

Are they easy to drive?

Can we hire a skipper to drive us?

Do I needed a Boater License?

Can we hire a skipper to drive us?

Can we hire a skipper to drive us?

Can we hire a skipper to drive us?

Food, Drinks, Music Situation

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

Can we hire a skipper to drive us?

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

Can we stop at bars along the way?

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 are the retro boats?

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 @ the Aloft

Docks @ Boone & Crockett

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