Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 110 seated guests

About this venue

WEDDING EVENTS... Our magnificent fleet will provide the perfect setting for the perfect events on Beautiful Lake Minnetonka from the Port of Excelsior, or the Majestic Mississippi River departing from Downtown Minneapolis! From start to finish our team of cruise coordinators will meticulously plan the perfect wedding on the water. The magnificent panorama of water and skyline will heighten the beauty of the wedding ceremony and friends and family will appreciate the spectacular site chosen for their pleasure. Whether a large or intimate gathering is desired, we’ll create a wedding memory to treasure forever. WE OFFER THE PERFECT VENUES FOR: Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding Receptions | Rehearsal Dinners | Engagement Parties | Bridal/Groom Parties | Gift Opening | After Wedding Brunch | Post or Pre Wedding Gatherings and more!

Seated guest capacity

6-110

Venue type

Aquariums, Zoos
Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Farms, Barns, Ranches
Golf and Country Clubs
Historic Estates, Mansions
Hotels, Inns, Resorts
Industrial Spaces
Lodges, Retreats
Museums, Galleries
Parks, Gardens
Restaurants, Breweries
Urban Locations
Vineyards, Wineries

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Outdoor

Excelsior, MN 55331

Our event spaces

Minneapolis Queen

Celebrating on the Majestic Mississippi River!

Our elegant paddle-wheeler is a perfect way to celebrate your wedding event, while enjoying the history of beautiful downtown Minneapolis and the historic Mill ruins area, the Stone Arch Bridge, Upper St. Anthony Falls and more! The Minneapolis Queen offers a Majestic Setting while cruising one of the Mississippi Rivers most beautiful areas!

Guest capacity

25-110 Seated

25-125 Standing

Square footage

3,800

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Complete A/V system, service staff, ample parking, event planning and so much more!

Room cost

$500 - 800 per hour

Paradise Princess II and Paradise Grand

The perfect small venue yacht for exciting Wedding events!

Designed with comfort and safety in mind, these sleek motor-yachts provide all weather protection with our completely deployable upper deck enclosures and convenient enclosed stairwells. The professionally decorated, climate controlled grand salons provides comfortable lounge style seating and a fully appointed bar. The spacious sun and bow deck areas provide beautiful bistro style dining and seating under the sun or stars!

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 50 Standing

Square footage

1,600

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Complete A / V System, Flat screen monitor, Event planning and more!

Room cost

$300-$500

Paradise Destiny II

The Best Wedding Events Are On The Water... Paradise Style!

This luxurious 70 foot motor-yacht is the most accommodating yacht for groups of up to 100 passengers on Lake Minnetonka for all types of Wedding Events! Stunning from bow to stern, this luxurious new motor-yacht boasts 2 decks of floor-to-ceiling windows, a grand center staircase, spacious bathrooms, skylights, large open-air aft deck, elegant aft patio deck, 2 climate controlled grand salons, the most advanced safety features, a state of the art entertainment system and much more!

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

2,800

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Flat Screen Monitors, A/V system, Service Staff (Captain & Crew), Private Boarding Area, and so much more!

Room cost

$500-$700 per hour