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!
Our event spaces
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, Private Boarding area and so much more!
Room cost
$450 per hour
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 - 750 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
1000 to 4000
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, Private Boarding area and so much more!
Room cost
$450 per hour
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 - 750 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
1000 to 4000
Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen packages
Custom Wedding Packages
6-100 guests
Peak pricing $55-100
Off-peak pricing $40-65
All of our "packages" are custom to your needs, and can be priced per person, or for the overall event. Our Cruise Coordinators will work with you to show case your special day, Paradise Style! Call for pricing, our E Brochure and more today!
Available services that can be provided by Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
Bride
Paradise Charter Cruises was the PERFECT fit for our special day. Could not have been any better! From start to finish they were great to work with and helpful in every way. Highly recommend!
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