Operations Information

Waivers

  • Each rider must sign a digital waiver via the online confirmation email prior to arrival.

    • Adults must sign their own waiver.

    • Guardians of minors need to sign a seperate waiver thier minors.

  • The boat is designed for family fun, not high-speed racing. It doesn’t go any faster than an average ski-boat or rental jet ski and may not fully satisfy adrenaline junkies or power sports enthusiasts.

  • Operated by experienced United States Coast Guard licensed captain. Meet the Captain.

    • Includes all required safety equipment, including Life Jackets.

Appropriate Dress:

Adventure Boat Rides

It’s possible that you get completely soaked, but is not guarenteed.

  • The Columbia River is deceivingly cold despite what it feels like on shore.

  • Our rides include the use of a size XL Splash Jacket by request.

  • Cooler air temperatures or gloomy weather may require additional gear such as an insulated layer, neck gaiter, gloves, or goggles.

Under 80 degrees, Cloudy, Windy, or Rainy

We recommend bringing insulated clothing and something either waterproof or water-resistant, along with a hood, hat, and even a neck gaiter.

Under 70 degrees

Insulated clothing and something either waterproof or water-resistant, along with a hood, hat, earmuffs and even a neck gaiter.

Under 65 degrees

A full winter outfit such as a ski or snowmobile suit, hat, and goggles may be necessary.

Year Round Cruises

While the boat is enclosed with a heater in the spring, fall and winter always bring some layers as the enclosure is drafty while underway.

Typically in the summer, a swim suit, towels and a wind breaker is recommended, there are rare circumstances where the weather can change and a rain jacket could be necessary.

Personal Items

  • We are not responsible for lost, wet, or damaged items.

  • We recommend bringing sunglasses and a bottle of water for your comfort, but at your own risk.

Time Management

It is your responsibility to arrive at least 30 minutes early to find parking, find the dock, use the restroom and anticipate typical traffic conditions, particularly on weekends and holidays.

We do not recommend making any plans immediately before or after this experience as the time frame cannot be guaranteed as there are circumstances that can impact the time frame of our experiences.

Nature of the Activity

Adventure Boat Rides are more of a RIDE rather than an narrated tour.

Private Cruises are meant be a blend of socializing with friends & family as well as a narrated tour.

Restrictions and Limitations

  • All riders must be able to get in and out of the boat with little assistance.

  • No infants or pets are permitted.

  • We do not offer any river rapids or white water experiences and do not navigate any part of the Wenatchee River as defined by 7.20.190 Chelan County Motorboat Restrictions.

Adventure Boat Rides

  • Our seating arrangement is fixed. Seating for riders taller than approximately 6'3" may be limited.

  • 6 passenger capacity including children ages 6+(no exceptions).

Private Cruises

  • 5 passenger capacity including children ages 4+(no exceptions).

Discretion

The captain retains the authority to deny service to any individual for any reason. Should this occur, a refund will be issued, except in cases where the reservation is missed without prior notification.