Boating
Oshkosh is a city on the water. Located on the west shore of Lake Winnebago and bisected by the Fox River, water is never far away from anywhere in Oshkosh. There are numerous ways and places to enjoy the water.
Several businesses in Oshkosh rent boats, ranging in size from small, single-person kayaks to large pontoon boats big enough for a party with friends.
Brayton Bed & Breakfast– pontoons
Menominee Park (Children’s Amusement Area)– paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, mini pontoons
Lakeside Marina– pontoons, fishing boats
Sweetwater Performance Center– pontoons
Cruises
On the Loos Cruises
Enjoy a relaxing paddlewheel riverboat cruise on the Fox River, Lake Butte des Morts and Lake Winnebago. Throughout the summer, join On the Loos Cruises for a beautiful cruise on the waterways of Oshkosh every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.
Cruises depart from the Oshkosh River Walk, next to the Ground Round at River’s Edge – Oshkosh, WI. Experience the Fox River with a leisurely cruise to beautiful Lake Butte des Morts returning to the Ground Round where the fun can continue!
Cruise Schedule
Wednesdays: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Enjoy a 2 hour cruise with appetizers provided by Premier Waterfront Catering.
Adults: $30
Children ages 4 to 15: $15
Children under 3: Free
Fridays: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Enjoy a 2 hour cruise with appetizers provided by Premier Waterfront Catering.
Adults: $30
Children ages 4 to 15: $15
Children under 3: Free
Fridays: 8:00pm to 10:00pm (Adults 21 and over)
Enjoy a 2 hour cruise with appetizers provided by Premier Waterfront Catering.
Adults: $30
Saturdays: 7:30pm to 10:00pm (Adults 21 and over)
Enjoy a 2 and a 1/2 hour cruise with appetizers provided by Premier Waterfront Catering.
Adults: $35
Sundays: 11:00am to 1:30pm
Enjoy a 2 and a 1/2 hour cruise with a Burger Buffet (vegetarian burgers will also be provided) provided by Premier Waterfront Catering.
Adults: $35
Children ages 4 to 15: $15
Children under 3: Free
EAA Week: (Go here to reserve a spot during EAA Week)
Monday, July 25th, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 26th, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 28th, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The cost will be $50 per person and that will include the dinner buffet and the two hour Cruise.
Fin N’ Feather Showboats
Located at 22 W. Main St. Winneconne, Fin N’ Feather offers public and charter cruises on the Wolf River and upper lakes.
All Dinner, Luncheon and Brunch Cruises include:
- A scenic 2 hour boat ride aboard the Showboat II
- All you can eat buffet, coffee or milk and dessert
- Tax and tip
- All cruises disembark rain or shine, unless the weather is severe
- Charter Cruises may be added with a minimum reservation of 30 people
- For reservations, menu choices or further details, contact Fin N’ Feather at 920-582-4305 or visit fin-n-feathershowboats.com