Experiences

Explore Milwaukee's past and present from our rivers, harbors & Lake Michigan during this 90-minute tour. Unforgettable views and a unique perspective of Milwaukee's history & architecture. Live narration is provided by experienced and entertaining tour guides & the captain.

Dog friendly. Well-behaved, leashed dogs that take care of "business" before boarding are welcome. Limit 5 pups per cruise. First come, first served.

Snacks, soft drinks, beer & cocktails available on board.
We round up to the next whole dollar for CASH walk-up sales.

PARKING NOTE: Due to events in the area, parking may be limited or at a higher price. Please plan accordingly and leave extra time to make your cruise!

Sit back and sip your favorite cocktail (or soft drink) and relax as the sunlit splendor of the lakefront gives way to the warm hues of early evening. During this 90-minute, adults-only cruise, unwind to upbeat tunes and catchy melodies. (Music is a mix of contemporary and retro pop, soul, and R&B with a solid groove).

Happy Hour Cruise departs at 6pm. (Wednesdays through Saturdays, Memorial Day-Labor Day, only Saturdays in September and October).

AFTER Happy Hour Cruise departs at 8:30pm (Saturdays and some Fridays June-August, only Saturdays in September).

Adults only, must be 21 years or older, photo ID required to board.

Ticket includes 2 drinks; your choice of beer, wine, margarita or non-alcoholic beverage. Full bar also available, we accept both cash and credit.

Small surcharge for CASH walk-up sales due to coin shortage (we round up to the next whole dollar.)

PARKING NOTE: Due to events in the area, parking may be limited or at a higher price. Please plan accordingly and leave extra time to make your cruise!

*Yacht Rock has concluded for the 2025 season - see you next year!*

This cruise keeps Milwaukee adult and contemporary. Enjoy drink specials while grooving to some urbane, uptown, and super smooth classic jams. We require photo ID in order to board.

Tickets are released on a weekly basis (Tuesday mornings), so only the Yacht Rock cruise for the following week will show as available. The date will no longer show as available when tickets are sold out, and tickets sell out quickly!

Ticket $15.00: ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

PLAY BY THE RULES: Limit 5 tickets per PERSON. If you purchase more than 5 tickets, they will be cancelled and released.

First drink included! Your choice of Miller High Life, Miller Lite, Margarita, or non-alcoholic beverage.

Adults only, must be 21 years or older, photo ID required to board.

Milwaukee, we can’t wait to see you on Lake Michigan this summer for the most fun you’ll have all summer! Set sail with Brew City Boat Series. The city’s best boat party is back with another nautical summer lineup featuring music by local and national DJs!

BOATS SELL OUT IN ADVANCE! We highly recommend purchasing your tickets ahead of time. EVERY Brew City Boat Cruise has sold out in advance.
Some cruises include an after party at The Miramar Theatre located at 2844 N Oakland Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53211. Please check specific cruise for details.

Must be 21 years of age with valid photo ID upon boarding.

See event details for cruise times

School group rates are available for 60-minute Educational Cruises Monday – Friday at 9:00am and 10:30am (additional times offered in May, September, and October). Any group belonging to an educational organization that has at least 40 passengers qualifies for school pricing and scheduling. Milwaukee Boat Line requires full payment to book your cruise. All cruises are subject to availability. We cruise rain or shine! Temperatures can drastically vary on the lakefront, rivers, and mainland- please help make sure you and your students stay comfortable by dressing in layers (year-round). Vista King offers an enclosed lower deck with heat and opening windows, and canopy canopy-covered top deck. A 1:10 adult-to-student ratio is required; chaperones within the required ratio will cruise free of charge, and additional chaperones will be charged the chaperone rate.

To qualify for the school group discount, you must make a purchase for a minimum of 40 paid passengers through the Milwaukee Boat Line office (Field Trips are not available for scheduling online) and belong to an educational organization.

Price does not include tax. A tax-exempt certificate must be provided, if applicable, upon first payment.

Full payment required in order to secure your cruise.

We accept cash, check, Master Card, Visa, Discover Card and American Express. We do not accept Purchase Orders.

Reservations not paid by the due date are subject to cancellation.

School Groups may modify their numbers up to two weeks prior to the cruise.

No refunds or credits given for persons missing on the day of your trip; additions to your headcount may be made, within reason, but only if space is available.

All payments are non-refundable.

For the safety and enjoyment of all passengers, United States Coast Guard safety regulations must be followed by all passengers. All students must be with a teacher or chaperone and supervised at all times. Disruptive or unsafe behavior will not be permitted and may result in the cruise ending early without a refund.

We’re excited to partner with our friends to offer some unforgettable cruise events!

Whether your special occasion calls for cocktails, crab cakes, or chicken fingers, we can make it happen. Our Vessels offer a full-service bar, professionally integrated sound systems...plus that unforgettable view of Milwaukee’s skyline.