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Lake Minnetonka, located in Hennepin County Minnesota, expands over 14,000 acres and reaches a maximum depth of one hundred and thirteen feet. Lake Minnetonka has always been a favorite resort destination, even until today and hosts a large number of fishing tournaments each and every year. Species of fish that can be caught in Lake Minnetonka are sunfish, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch and muskellunge.

Lake Minnetonka was formed nearly 11,000 years ago. Large blocks of ice melted to form Lake Minnetonka, but it only got its name in 1852, from then Minnesota Governor Alexander Ramsey. Minnetonka comes from an American Indian phrase that sounded like minn-ni-tanka, meaning "big water," in reference to the lake. The first known groups of people who settled Lake Minnetonka were Cheyenne, Iowa, Ojibwa and Dakota Sioux Indians. They held the woodlands areas in high regard as a great spiritual place, as well as their burial grounds. Joseph Brown and Will Snelling were the first European people to come to Lake Minnetonka in 1822. In 1853, the Minnetonka Hotel was built not far from the lake, and in 1861 the Governor Ramsey, Minnetonka's first steamboat, was launched. After the civil war Lake Minnetonka became an extremely popular tourist destination, and in 1889 The Minnetonka Yacht Club was formed.

During the 1950s nearly forty one million fish were deposited into Lake Minnetonka with a majority of the fish being walleye fry. In 1976 Lake Minnetonka became a place of research and study when The Gray Freshwater Biological Institute was built on Lake Minnetonka's shores. The institute was later given to the University of Minnesota. There is currently a Museum located near Lake Minnetonka. The museum focuses on Lake Minnetonka, local businesses, Excelsior High School and the Excelsior Amusement Park. The Lake Minnetonka Museum is open from May to September.

Even today people just can't seem to get enough of Lake Minnetonka. The beauty of Lake Minnetonka is just too much to ignore. There are a number of different boat cruises available all up and down Lake Minnetonka. Most of these boat cruises are extremely affordable. Many of them provide tourists with catering, bar services and full amenities backed by a large number of well trained professional staff. A number of these boat cruises are able to charter groups from ten people all the way up to eighty people. Lake Minnetonka is also popular for sailboat racing. The Wayzata Yacht Club provides seminars as well plays host to a number of sailboat races each and every year. Overall Lake Minnetonka is a great place to take a boat cruise. A Lake Minnetonka boat cruise can be fun for the entire family, and is extremely affordable.

On your next holiday, try going on a lake cruise up and down Lake Minnetonka, for its scenic beauty beckons not only to boat and fishing enthusiasts, but to all those who find peace amidst the tranquil "big-water".

Lake Minnetonka Boat Cruises

Ten Thousand Lakes, so little time. Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota is one of the most beautiful and it can by yours for your next event. Wayzata Bay Charters have now created the Lake Minnetonka Cruises for as many as 80 guests. Imagine being able to take that many people on a 2,3 or 4 hour private lake cruise. The choice is yours, the Wayzata Bay Charter team will help you plan for your next group gathering. Whatever group you have plans for will surely feel fortunate when they realize where they will be celebrating that event that you all have in common.

In fact, probably something they will never forget. Most events end up being the same old thing, in fact most people don't really enjoy going to large gatherings. If you plan your group gathering around Lake Minnetonka, you won't regret it. In fact your guests will reminisce about it for years to come. Wouldn't that be worth checking out this amazing private lake cruise?

Which ever theme you chose will surely please your guests. Most events get stuck at some restaurant or country club. Oh sure, the patio was beautiful and the view of the golf course was nice, but just think of it, a private cruise around the beautiful natural surroundings of Lake Minnetonka. I mean you're not sitting around, standing around, you are cruising around. The views are breath taking.

Lake Minnetonka is one of the largest lakes in Minnesota; don't miss your chance to see over 125 miles of beautiful shoreline, homes, boating and of course nature on your private Lake Minnetonka cruise. Visit the website of Wayzata Bay Charters today and imagine planning your next gathering of special people cruising around Lake Minnetonka.

Let me give you an idea of the wide selection of themes to choose from on these Private Lake Cruises. The hardest part of putting this event together will be the choosing. Will it be the Hawaiian Cruise with Hawaiian leis to all your guests upon arrival, souvenir pineapple glass with a Hawaiian pineapple rum drink and Hawaiian music during the cruise. Or you might prefer the Pirate Theme with pirate hats and eye patches to your guests, welcome rum punch and the cruise crew in authentic pirate costumes. Other activities to choose from are Karaoke, Casino, Dance Band, or DJ. Wayzata Bay Charter will help you plan your event to the last ice cube.

Many groups chose one of the All in One Packages. The Cocktail Cruise - this package includes a 2 hour Lake Minnetonka Cruise, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Unlimited Soft drinks, Beer & Wine. Or the Fiesta Cruise which includes a 2 hour Cruise, Tortilla Chips & Salsa, Build your own Taco Bar, Unlimited Soft drinks, Beer, Wine & Margaritas. The dinner cruise offers a 3 hour Cruise of Lake Minnetonka, Choice of Champagne Chicken Dinner, Walleye Fillet Dinner or BBQ Rib Dinner. All dinners come with House Salad, Mixed Vegetables, Potato, and Rolls & Butter. Full Unlimited Bar. Visit the Lake Minnetonka Cruises website to find the choices for you next catered affair.

Wayzata Bay Charters offers 2, 3 or 4 hour cruises and their 53 foot 3 level Lake Cruiser can hold up to 80 people. Serving the entire Minneapolis area, they are located in Excelsior, Minnesota just a 20 minute drive from downtown Minneapolis and 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul.

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