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.
Deals
Events booked by December 31st, 2025, can receive the 2025 charter rates for their 2026 event! Contact the venue for more details.
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%
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 Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
April — October.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ship / Yacht / Boat
- Unique
- River
Venue Views
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