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   Public July 3rd & 4th Cruise  
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The End of an Era... 1998-2025
The Final Voyage date of Betty Lou Cruises will be Sunday, August 31, 2025!

Fireworks Public Cruises - Enjoy cruising Lake Mendota on a Public Cruise complete with Fireworks!

"Fireworks Lights the Bay" - Public Charter

*Fireworks being shot from Warner Park*

Cruise Date: Thursday, July 3rd 2025

Cruise Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm (3 hour cruise)

Port of Departure: The Mariner's Inn, 5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive, Madison

Price: $84 - Adults (includes 2 drink tickets good for any beverage) | $50 - Kids (12 & under)

A Rare Public Cruise Opportunity. Enjoy a feast of sights by reserving the best seat in town for the "Fireworks by the Bay" display. A three-hour cruise complete with yacht, captain, crew and buffet food service.

Includes: Dine on a delicious Backyard BBQ buffet of BBQ Pulled Pork, Roasted Chicken & Captain 's Mac n' Cheese while you watch fireworks over the lake. On the way home enjoy our tempting selection of desserts.

 

"Patriot Cruise" - Public Charter

Cruise Date: Friday, July 4th 2025

Cruise Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (2 hour cruise)

Port of Departure: The Mariner's Inn, 5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive, Madison

Price: $49 - Adults | $25 - Kids (12 & under)

Includes: Enjoy delicious jumbo all beef hot dogs, hamburgers & chicken breast sandwiches with all the fixin's. Cash Bar for beer, wine & spirits.

 

"Lake Mendota Fireworks" - Public Charter

Cruise Date: Friday, July 4th 2025

Cruise Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm (3 hour cruise)

Port of Departure: The Mariner's Inn, 5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive, Madison

Price: $84 - Adults (includes 2 drink tickets good for any beverage) | $50 - Kids (12 & under)

Includes: Dine on a delicious Backyard BBQ buffet of BBQ Pulled Pork, Roasted Chicken & Captain's Mac n' Cheese while you watch fireworks over the lake. On the way home enjoy our tempting selection of desserts.

 

We can accommodate vegetarian and gluten free requests, call for details.

Regrettably, none of our yachts are handicapped accessible. The variable water levels and dual decks on each boat require all of our guests to navigate stairs.

Cancellation Policy

Public Cruise Cancellation Policy - All unused Reservations are non-refundable.

If you have reserved...

  • 4 or Less Reservations: Refunded if cancelled 14 days prior to cruise date.
  • 5 or more Reservations: Your reservation is "non-cancelable" - no refund will be issued if cancelled at any time.

More Info

  • Complimentary Soda included with ALL Public Cruises!
  • Choose a type of cruise above, or use our Cruise Finder to find the perfect cruise for you, then immediately reserve a seat on-line!
  • Prefer to make your reservation over the phone? Call our office at 608-246-3138.
  • Advance reservations are required for all public cruises. No tickets are sold at the door. Public cruises are paid in full at the time the reservations are made.
  • All Public Cruises are Non-Smoking.
  • All prices include sales tax. Gratuities for the captain and crew are at the discretion of our passengers and are sincerely appreciated.
  • Children's prices are for children 12 and under only.
  • All public cruises are two hours.
  • Cruises run rain or shine. In the event of continuous severe weather, the captain reserves the right to cancel the cruise.
  • Betty Lou Cruises reserves the right to cancel any Public Cruise if the minimum passenger count is not met.
  • The yacht always leaves on time for public and private cruises. Please report 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
  

   

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