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Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen

Offering sightseeing boat cruises, scenic tours and private charters on Lake Minnetonka and the Mississippi River. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Mississippi River, the Minneapolis Skyline and the beautiful Lake Minnetonka area, with options ranging from wedding boat & river cruises, corporate events, birthday parties, dinner cruises and more.

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Public Cruises

Whether it’s fun for the whole family or a special night out for two, Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen has a cruise that’s perfect for any occasion or event!

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Private Cruises

Private Cruises

The ideal venue for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirements, Rehearsal Dinners, and more! Celebrate with your people and create lasting memories!

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Weddings on the Water

Weddings on the Water

A wedding can be the most significant moment in a couple’s life. Let Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen help you create a beautiful beginning and memories to treasure forever!

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Corporate Events

Corporate Events

Whether you’re celebrating a successful company achievement, entertaining your best clients, thanking your employees, or hosting a department party/team-building event, Paradise Charter Cruises is the perfect venue!

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Cruises & More!

Cruises & More!

Enjoy a Cruise around Lake Minnetonka or down the Mississippi River while enjoying Tasty Pizza, a build-your-own Burrito Bowl bar, or our Delicious Cheeseburger In Paradise buffet. Say cheers to a beautiful night on the water with drink specials featured throughout the cruise!

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We took a lunch cruise with Paradise and it was a great experience! The food was good, the boat was clean, and the Captain Sam and Anni were great! Highly recommended!
Rich G.
This was an awesome experience, we did the brunch cruise. Food was good and a wonderful cruise around lake Minnetonka, what could be better :)
Tony S.
Did the Brunch Cruise. Very nice. Friendly crew
Jim G.
We had an incredible time on this little 1.5 hour tour it was super informative and the boat was well beyond what we expected. Stunning, super clean, perfect service, snacks, full bar, coffee, well worth the $
Caitlin C.
It was a pleasant evening with amazing views. The tour was of about 2 hours with great food and drinks, neatly clean and experienced great service.
Divya G.
Loved it. Great crew, not too crowded. Places to wander in the boat.
Sheila
It was a very nice experience, I would recommend leaving behind strollers as there is not much space. The crew was fantastic and the drinks weren't too expensive
Lauren P.
Amazing experience shared with my sister! Although hazy out on the lake, it was pleasant and peaceful.
Elvia S.
Beautiful day and great cruise! Staff and food - AWESOME!
Debbie E.
I was just recently on one of your cruises, Mr. Graham was a wonderful captain who made the rough waters feel calm and knew the history of the lake like the back of his. Highly recommend to give a try for yourself
Brent V.
We've been cruising with Paradise Charter Cruises for our annual summer company event for nearly a decade, and year after year, their team delivers an exceptional experience. From the initial planning stages through the day of the event, everything runs seamlessly, making the process effortless and enjoyable for our entire team!
Kelly L.
Every year we host our NAWIC chapter's annual boat cruise on Lake Minnetonka and every year Paradise Charter Cruises provides the most top notch service! Drinks were amazing and everyone kept raving about the taco/nacho bar that was served! Crew was very nice and accommodating!
NAWIC Mpls St Paul
Our team had a wonderful time! The boat, food & service were all great. We will definitely be back!
Deanna G.
We took a cruise on Lake Minnetonka for a corporate event, the staff was very nice, timing of the meal, the deserts was fabulous, their was a light tour and the captain pointed out some of the elegant homes and facts about them. The food was amazing also.
Allison S.
Hosted a department work outing on the Minneapolis Queen, it was an awesome experience cruising the river and the staff was amazing. Highly recommend!
Andy D.
We chose Paradise Destiny 2 for my 40th birthday party and are so happy we did. The experience - start to finish - was amazing. I cannot recommend the company enough.
Annie M.
The cruise was so much fun and a great team-building activity. The food was delicious, the staff was attentive, and the cruise was lots of fun--especially going through the lock and dam. Highly recommend.
Amelia F.
We have used Paradise Charter Cruises for two years in a row for our company's client appreciation event and couldn't be happier. The back office is very easy to work with and the boat staff is friendly and very accommodating to help us with anything we ask or would like. I would highly recommend them for any event!
Tawnya O.
We hosted a client appreciation cruise on the Minneapolis Queen, the crew were amazing and super helpful. The captain was fantastic, knowledgeable and very personable. I would recommend this cruise to anyone, great time!
Saul E.
We used Paradise again this summer for the 5th time and as usual, everything was perfect, on time, great tour, great service and awesome food. Thanks again for a wonderful evening.
Paul H.

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