Public & Private Boat Tours

Proudly Serving the Chain O’ Lakes & Waupaca, WI

Join us on our historical hour and a half narrated tours through Waupaca’s crystal clear Chain O’ Lakes. For private charters, or public tours, choose from either our Double Decker Authentic Sternwheeler: Chief Waupaca, or the Lady of the Lakes Motor Yacht. From brunch cruises to special events, your Chain O’ Lakes cruise is sure to be a unique experience, filled with breathtaking scenery, fascinating history, and unforgettable memories.

In addition to public and private boat cruises, Clear Water Harbor is home to a lakeside restaurant as well as a private event venue, The Boathouse.

Public Cruises

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August	August	August	August	August	1 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 2017.09.01 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.	2 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca All day 2017.09.02 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.
3 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca All day 2017.09.03 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00, 2:30 & 4:00 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people. Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch 10:30 am-12:00 pm 2017.09.03 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/sunday-brunch-2-3-2/ Sunday Brunch 1-1/2 hr. narrated tour with Brunch Buffet Every Sunday: June 18th-September 3rd \| 10:30 am Adults- $22.95 Child (3-12) – $17 Child (2 &under) – $8 Public Cruise-Lady of the Lakes Public Cruise-Lady of the Lakes 11:30 am-1:00 pm 2017.09.03 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-lady-lakes-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise time 11:30 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour aboard the Lady of the Lakes Motor Yacht On this tour you will see 11 lakes Adults: 11.99 Children (3-12): $7.45 Children 2 and under free! Ask about our cash discount when purchasing your tickets Reservations not required for groups under 20 Depart rain or shine Only service animals permited	4 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca All day 2017.09.04 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 & 2:30 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.	5 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 2017.09.05 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.	6 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 2017.09.06 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.	7 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 2017.09.07 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.	8 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 2017.09.08 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.	9 Public Cruise-Lady of the Lakes Public Cruise-Lady of the Lakes 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 2017.09.09 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-lady-lakes-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise time 1:00 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour aboard the Lady of the Lakes Motor Yacht On this tour you will see 11 lakes Adults: 11.99 Children (3-12): $7.45 Children 2 and under free! Ask about our cash discount when purchasing your tickets Reservations not required for groups under 20 Depart rain or shine Only service animals permited Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca 2:30 pm-4:00 pm 2017.09.09 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 2:30 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.
10 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca All day 2017.09.10 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 & 2:30 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.	11	12	13	14	15 Wine tasting cruise Wine tasting cruise 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.09.15 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/wine-tasting-cruise/ Enjoy a two hour wine tasting cruise aboard the Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler with tastings brought to you by Wollersheim Winery out of Prairie Du Sac, WI. www.wollersheim.com . The boat will begin boarding at 6:30 with the cruise from 7-9. There will also be a cash bar on board and wine for purchase. Tickets are $35.00 and include the wine tastings, cruise, appetizers, and a drink ticket to be used on the boat. Reservations and pre-payment required. No cancelations. 715-258-2866	16 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca All day 2017.09.16 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 & 2:30 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.
17 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca All day 2017.09.17 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 & 2:30 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.	18	19	20	21	22	23 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca All day 2017.09.23 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 & 2:30 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people. Mimosa Cruise Mimosa Cruise 11:00 am-12:00 pm 2017.09.23 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/mimosa-cruise/ Register for this cruise through getawaywaupaca.eventbrite.com . One hour boat tour and a Mimosa! Take a relaxing ride on the Chief Waupaca through the waters of the beautiful Chain O’ Lakes. Enjoy the scenery and learn the history of the lakes. This authentic sternwheeler has an enclosed cabin, an upper sundeck and bathrooms. When you return enjoy lunch at Clear Water Harbor’s lakeside restaurant! Indoor and outdoor waterfront seating, bar area. Clear Water Harbor. $15 per person.
24 Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca All day 2017.09.24 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 & 2:30 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people. Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca Public Cruise- Chief Waupaca All day 2017.09.24 Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 N2757 Cty Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/public-cruise-chief-waupaca-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Cruise times: 1:00 & 2:30 1 1/2 hour narrated public tour of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Aboard the Chief Waupaca you will see 8 lakes. Adult tickets $11.99 Child ages 3-12 $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discounts when you purchase your tickets. Reservations not needed for groups under 20 people.	25	26	27	28	29	30 Fall Colors Tours Fall Colors Tours All day 2017.09.30 http://clearwaterharbor.com/event/fall-colors-tours/ Cruise times 1:00 & 2:30 Fall Colors Tours aboard the Chief Waupaca 1 1/2 hour narrated tours of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes Adults: $11.99 Children (3-12) $7.45 Children 2 and under are free! Ask about our cash discount when purchasing your tickets Reservations not required for groups under 20. Depart Rain or Shine

Take in the enchanting Chain O’ Lakes from a viewpoint like no other, when you hop aboard one of our authentic watercraft. Enjoy our 60 ft paddlewheeler, the Chief Waupaca, or the Lady of the Lakes motor yacht. We schedule an incredible variety of tours, from Sunday brunches and Local Beer Tasting Cruises, to Concert Cruises with local artists. Learn more about the different tours we run, and reserve your spot today, by calling (715) 258-2866.

Public Tour Rates
Adults – $11.99
Children (3-12) – $7.45
2 Years & Under – Free

Chain O’ Lakes Tour

Enjoy an hour and a half narrated tour that navigates through the beautiful Chain O’ Lakes. Relax and take in the scenery. Learn about the history of the area (everything from the glacial impact, to local wildlife and island folklore). These cruises run, rain or shine, from Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. Tickets are sold only on the day of departure, and guests should note that glass containers and large coolers are strictly prohibited. The Chief Waupaca Sternwheeler can seat up to 80 people when weather permits, and 60 inside. Lady of the Lakes seats 70 people, and 24 inside with tables set up.

Sunday Brunch Cruise

Set aside an hour and a half this Sunday to enjoy breakfast upon the scenic Chain O’ Lakes. Our delicious spread includes eggs, bacon or sausage, french toast, potatoes, trays of fresh fruit, assorted pastries, coffee, tea, milk, juice, and champagne mimosas! The tour also offers a fascinating narration of the lakes, including historical facts and island folklore. Sunday Brunch Cruises begin on Mother’s Day, with the full schedule running from Father’s Day through Labor Day weekend. Reservations and pre-payment are required, so please give us a call 715-258-2866. *No cancellations.*

Chapel of the Lakes

Worship with nature, by setting sail on an hour-long, non-denominational cruise led by local Pastors. Cruises aboard the Chief Waupaca depart every Wednesday at 6pm from mid June through Mid August. They’re available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and tickets are free (donations accepted), so make sure to arrive on time. Parking is available across the street. Please call Trinity Lutheran Church for more information at 715-258-7688.

Scheduled Cruise Events

Clear Water Harbor runs a variety of fascinating cruises throughout the summer. Take a look at our calendar of events, and when you find one you like, give us a call at (715) 258-2866. Scheduled cruises are reservation-only, with pre-payment required, and a no-cancellation policy.

Visit our Events Page for a detailed list of events for the season!

Private Charters

Let a cruise around the Chain O’ Lakes transform your party into a toast-worthy celebration! With beautiful scenery and affordable amenities, it’s an incredible way to commemorate any event. The Chief and Lady can accommodate intimate gatherings and large get-togethers, so whether you’re planning a shower, an anniversary, a birthday party or so much more, we promise to help you make it extraordinary.

View our floorplans to decide which vessel is best suited to support your event!

Chief Waupaca Floor Plan

Lady of the Lakes Floor Plan