Steamboat Minnehaha, Minnesota, United States

5.0 (11 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Excelsior Boat Tours

Worthwhile bargain

Very informative. Pleasant smooth ride. Leisurely. Very good overview of Lake Minnetonka and its history. $15 is a bargain!

400 Lake St, Excelsior, Minnesota, United States, Postal Code: 55331-1902.

http://www.steamboatminnehaha.org

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 12:49

5.0 based on (11 reviews)

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5Steven S 5:00 PM Jul 10, 2019
A museum on water
Our group chartered the boat for a weekday cruise. Normally, the public cruises are only on weekends. The Minnehaha is a restored 1906 streetcar boat operated by volunteers. Passengers can watch the exposed engine in the center of the boat. According to one volunteer, the current engine is a 1930's engine similar to what a boat would have had in 1906. The boat does have a bathroom. In good weather, the staff opens the windows offering an amazing view of the lake. There is also space for passengers on top for those who don't mind being exposed to the weather. Eat before or after your cruise, since food and drinks are not allowed on the boat. There are a number of restaurants in Excelsior, the main starting point. Some cruises also begin in Wayzata.
5Questovia 5:00 PM Jul 7, 2019
Five Star All the Way!
Such a nice way to spend a few hours on Lake Minnetonka! The charm of the boat is not only in its history, but the pleasant individuals who staff it as well. While cruising the lake you are given a very informative live presentation of the lakes history as well as the boats. I was so pleased to be able to cleary hear and understand the individual speaking as often on tours that is not the case, but not on the Steamboat Minnehaha. They have worked to make everything seamless and enjoyable and have succeeded.