Paradise Charter Cruises 2 Water St • Excelsior • MN 55331
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Say "I do" as you roll along the Mississippi River. Your private charter departs from Bohemian Flats park and treats guests to a wonderful cruise through downtown Minneapolis.
- Choose between the sleek Paradise Destiny II, a luxe yacht with two decks of floor-to-ceiling windows, a grand center staircase, and a large open-air aft patio, or the Minneapolis Queen, an intimate picture-perfect, traditional paddle-wheel riverboat.
- You can also exchange vows in Bohemian Flats Gazebo, a large covered pavilion in the pretty waterfront park, before embarking on the ship of your choice for an unforgettable reception.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,275/event and up
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Space reserved
- Event duration
Private charter rates range $425–850/hour, with a 3-hour minimum evenings & weekends.
Each boat in the fleet offers:
- On-board or on land ceremony area
- Private boarding dock
- Complimentary dry snacks
- Climate controlled salons
- Complete sound system, satellite stereo, flatscreen TVs, and Bluetooth
- Dancing area
- Tables, chairs, and linens
- Uniformed Captain and crew and personal event planner
Meals (when priced separately)
- $55–100/person
Menu pricing includes lunch or dinner entrées, butler-passed dessert, and a soda package with coffee (some options also include an appetizer). Hors d'oeuvres are priced separately.
Bar packages range $9.50–14.50/person per hour, with options for cash and consumption bars.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 125 | 125 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 125 | 125 |
| Reception | Seated | 125 | 125 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 125. | ||
Venue Info
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
April — October.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ship / Yacht / Boat
- Unique
- River
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Lake
- Panoramic
Paradise Charter Cruises
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Alternate Info: Minneapolis Queen, Paradise Lady