Climb Aboard the Easiest Access to MN Lake Vibes

Captain your own ship as you cruise the serene waters of Lake Minnetonka on our purposely slow, easy to drive, all-electric boats.

The Chill is the Thrill

Welcome to your favorite new boating experience.
Where the only people you need to know are your friends or family.
Where you can slow down enough to soak up your surroundings.
Where the hum of the engine doesn’t drown out your conversations. 
So leave the rest of the world on land, and embrace the experience of renting and captaining an Electric Shores Duffy Boat on Lake Minnetonka.
Try it once, and you’ll know why the chill is the thrill.

Bring your own .....

Alcoholic and N/A beverages, snacks, fun friends and a good playlist. We have coolers on board, and a nice, bluetooth enabled sound system.

Built for MN Weather

The windows can zip up and down quickly to weatherproof your outing. How often do you wish you had an extra layer on an MN boat ride?

man smiling while driving a duffy boat.

Eco-Friendly

Our ships are all-electric, and certified zero emissions, which is good for the health of the lake. It’s a party on the water, but not something that intrudes upon it. It also amplifies the experience by eliminating the smell and noise from the engine. Sailboat vibes, with the control of a steering wheel.

Easy Vibes

If you can drive a golf cart, you can drive our boats. Even if you’ve never been on a boat before, you’ll be an expert in no time. Plus, besides being easy to drive, they’re even easier to access. Docked at the Port of Excelsior, (2 Water St.), you can effortlessly find parking, as well as food and drinks to bring aboard.

Chill Vibes

Life moves fast...relaxing shouldn’t have to. In a world of speed and instant gratification, Electric Shores’ boats are slow by design. At a cool 6 miles per hour, you have the freedom to relax completely into the moment, either connecting with friends and family, or just vibing with water. Ditch the show and embrace the slow.

Pricing

Our boats are intimate and fun for small groups, yet spacious enough for groups up to 12 people.

Rent for 2 hours,  2.5 hours, or 3 hours.

Early Bird Cruises, get our before the crowds and save.  "The Best Deal in Boating"


Starting at

$189
2 hour Rental



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Sunset Cruises ( times adjusted to match sunset through the season)


Starting at

$299
2 hour rental


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Day Time Cruises (2, 2.5 or 3 Hour Rentals)

Starting at
$369
2 Hour Rental


$499
3 Hour Rental


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Memberships
Starting at $1399 per season
4 or 6 Pack of Options
4 Rentals for the price of 3
6 Rentals for the price of 4

The best value in boating. A lightweight Boat Club Membership. Valid Any day of the week,. Bonus Perk- can be used for 4 hour rentals too.  

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Happy Customers

Since we are brand new to Minnesota, check out a few reviews from our Milwaukee location to get a glimpse into the experience.

We had an excellent time. The only bad part was having to leave the boat. We wish we could have stayed all day. The service was excellent, the people were fantastic, the boat was clean and very easy to drive, and the map they provided gave us excellent options for routes to take on the water. It was easy from start to finish and the helpful videos they send before you depart are invaluable. I will 100% do this again.

Sydney Cartwright

Google Review- July 2023

"I cannot rave enough about this boat, and my experience on it.  The Duffy boats have a seating arrangement like a pontoon boat, but the quality of a luxury yacht.  It was sparkling clean.  It had a nice sized table with drink holders, extremely comfortable seating, and windows that can be zipped up if the weather gets bad.  I will definitely invite more friends/family to come and enjoy these awesome boats!"

Chad Dorow

Google Review- July 2022

"I cannot rave enough about this boat, and my experience on it.  The Duffy boats have a seating arrangement like a pontoon boat, but the quality of a luxury yacht.  It was sparkling clean.  It had a nice sized table with drink holders, extremely comfortable seating, and windows that can be zipped up if the weather gets bad.  I will definitely invite more friends/family to come and enjoy these awesome boats!"

Melissa Sims

Google Review- July 2022

"So much fun!!!   This was a perfect way to spend a hot day, with a few snacks and good friends.   It’s a quiet relaxing ride in a very comfy, roomy boat.  Ryan was great with communicating and the boat was spotless.   He even gave us parking tips.   We definitely will do this again.  And again."

Greta Sorensen

Google Review- June 2022

Membership FAQs

Questions? We've got answers.

Can we use the membership for just 2 hour rentals?

Your a VIP, you can use them for a 2, 2.5, or 3 Hour Duration.

Can we try before we buy?

Yes you can apply your retnal fees towards tthe purcahse of a 4 or 6 pack. For example you make a reservations for $350, and you want to buy a 4 pack, we will paply the $350 off the total and you

How long are the rentals?

The early bird and sunset time slots are 2 hours long, and the mid day time slots are 2, 2.5 or 3 hours in case you want to spend a little more time on the water and take a dip or stop at a bar along the way,

Weather / Cancellation Policy

For cancellations or reschedules, please give us 3 days notice, and your credit will restore. For bad weather days, we will connect the morning of to make a game plan, reschedule or adjust the start time to get around the storm

Kid-friendly?

Heck yeah we take our own kids out often, we have coast guard approved life jackets for humans of all sizes. Pro tip kids like shorter time blocks than adults, 90 minute laps recommended for younger kids. Ice cream options adjacent to reward / bait young boaters into coming.

Can we swim?

Heck yeah, boats have swim ladders anchors and noodles on board, there is a good swim section in St. Albains Bay, which is the next to Exceslior Bay, we will show the swim zone on a map at check in

Can we split the membership with a friend?

Yes you can, the membership voucher will still have a $7 boat launch fee for each use, we do this so the renters card is on file (for incidentals) in the event there is any damage.

What are the requirements for renting and driving a boat? 

Must be 25+ with a valid drivers licenses and credit or debit card. We have a 3 minute safety video that all renters are required to watch, we recommend watching it prior to arrival, its linked in the confirmation, and reminder emails.

Can we hire a skipper? Or do we drive?

New for the 2024 Boating Season, we can staff a skipper for groups of 6 or less, there is a $50 per hour skipper fee, and you must arrange this at least 5 days prior with us.

Where can we take these boats, and how fast do they go? 

These are cruising boats, not fast boats. They go 5-6 mph which is perfect for a no wake bay (excelsior bay is). We have maps on the boats to show some good recommended routes with time estimates on them

Can We Stop at Bars / Where do we go?

We have a lake map with suggested routes based on time and water conditions. There are two bars along the way, Maynards and the Caribbean, that you can pull into.

Where can I buy a Duffy Boat?

We are the dealer for the state of Minnesota, we can help you out. if you want to try before you buy or happen to fall in love with this boat, you can apply an entire seasons of rental fees towards the purchase of a boat.

Still have questions?

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Contact us

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The Docks

10 water st Exceslior Mn 55331
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