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Water, Islands, Bays and Rivers 

Captain Ken has over 48 years of boating experience, including 27 years navigating Rainy Lake and the islands. As a US Coast Guard certified captain, he takes the safety and comfort in consideration for all passengers. From navigating Brule Narrows to the open waters and catching as many sunsets as he can, Ken loves exploring and cruising the waterways. If you’re looking for a qualified, personable boat captain on Rainy Lake – Captain Ken would love to serve you. Please email captain@rainylakecharters.com with any questions or requests that you may have. 

Our Reviews

Beth Kemp Avatar Beth Kemp
October 31, 2025

Voyageurs National Park is absolutely beautiful! Ken is a great tour guide and his knowledge and years of experience made it extremely fun, educational, and unforgettable. Highly recommended securing a... read more

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Chad Carwein Avatar Chad Carwein
October 26, 2025

Just beautiful!

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GayleneM Kirby Avatar GayleneM Kirby
October 17, 2025

We really enjoyed this tour of Rainy Lake. Ken is the owner/captain. He called me after I booked the tour online to confirm the details. He was at... read more

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William Aslan Avatar William Aslan
October 13, 2025

It was a fantatic tour of Rainy Lake and the park. We appreciated the historic stories of the park told by Captain Ken. We highly recommend the Kettle Falls... read more

Michelle Gronwold Avatar Michelle Gronwold
October 6, 2025

Captain Ken was friendly and wealth of information. He made the charter even more enjoyable than it was.

Martin Bourquin Avatar Martin Bourquin
September 29, 2025

Awesome experience with Capt Ken. Had great conversations and he took me on the scenic route to include seeing two pairs of bald eagles. Pick up time was a learly... read more

Mark Sturdevant Avatar Mark Sturdevant
September 29, 2025

Great tour. Captain Ken is very knowledgeable about the region and gave us an educational but fun tour. It’s beautiful out on the lake. Don’t hesitate to book!

Kim Benner Avatar Kim Benner
September 24, 2025

Great & Informative Tour Rainy Lake Charters Tour by Captain Ken was fabulous! It was exactly what we were hoping for! Ken was very informative, told us all about... read more

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warner3535fam Avatar warner3535fam
September 16, 2025

I am so glad that I decided to book a private tour with Captain Ken! The weather didn’t look too promising the day we were scheduled to do the... read more

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Richard Huang Avatar Richard Huang
September 14, 2025

Great experience - Captain Ken was excellent. Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. Highly recommend.

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Brian Cassidy Avatar Brian Cassidy
September 12, 2025

Captain Ken was an excellent tour guide. We really enjoyed the experience. We had a fun and informative time on the water learning about and discovering the park.

Marie Cassidy Avatar Marie Cassidy
September 12, 2025

Captain Ken is a great tour guide. Best way to really appreciate Voyageurs is by boat and Rainy Lake Charters did not disappoint!

Marie Cassidy Avatar Marie Cassidy
September 11, 2025

Captain Ken was outstanding! He’s knowledgeable, interesting and entertaining, and his tour was a fascinating trip around a big, beautiful lake. It was worth every penny. We’d do it again!... read more

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Greg Molzahn Avatar Greg Molzahn
September 10, 2025

Captain Ken was a great Captain and tour guide of Voyageurs!

Jamie Bolton Avatar Jamie Bolton
September 7, 2025

I wish I could give Ken a 10! He gave the 4 of us a personally guided tour with interesting historical data and personal stories. Made the lakes tour... read more

Meritt Sawyer Avatar Meritt Sawyer
September 5, 2025

We had a terrific experience with Ken. He was knowledgeable about the area and its history, along with a passion for sharing with us. He was generous with his... read more

Stephen Sawyer Avatar Stephen Sawyer
September 5, 2025

My wife and I went on a 2+ hour afternoon cruise in mid August on the SeaRay Sundeck 260. We really enjoyed the trip and would recommend it to... read more

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John Et Avatar John Et
September 3, 2025

Prompt and friendly. Highly recommend!

Mark Sommerfeld Avatar Mark Sommerfeld
September 2, 2025

Beautiful lake and scenery and Capt. Ken was very knowledgeable about the history of the lake. Highly recommend the tour!

Patti Roth Avatar Patti Roth
August 20, 2025

Captain Ken was so great to work with! From planning the trip months in advance, to him following up the day before to confirm all of the details. He was... read more

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Amy Horn Avatar Amy Horn
October 15, 2024

Captian Ken was great. Picked us up at the Rainy Lake visitors center and took us on a great tour around the park. We made several stops at points of... read more

TimG Avatar TimG
October 8, 2024

Ken was very knowledgeable and did a great job showing us around the park! A perfect day to be on the water

Lisa W Avatar Lisa W
October 8, 2024

Great tour! Knowledgeable guide. Beautiful day. Thank you.

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James Rammell Avatar James Rammell
October 1, 2024

Captain Ken had to end our tour early due to some mechanical problems with the engine. I appreciate that he kept our safety in mind and issued a full refund.... read more

Adam Lester Avatar Adam Lester
September 29, 2024

Great service! Rented a canoe from rainy lake aquatics and was able to fit a huge amount of gear and supplies and our dog. Now we can go... read more

Dan Bain Avatar Dan Bain
September 29, 2024

We had a wonderful trip. Captain Ken picked us up in his Beautiful Sea Ray boat at rainy Lake RV Park. He took us to various islands and gave us... read more

Merl Inabnit Avatar Merl Inabnit
September 29, 2024

We had a wonderful trip. Captain Ken picked us up in his Beautiful Sea Ray boat at rainy Lake RV Park. He took us to various islands and gave us... read more

Merl Inabnit Avatar Merl Inabnit
September 11, 2024

We had a great time on our tour with Captain Ken! He was very communicative and very accommodating. He was able to take us out earlier due to expected weather.... read more

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Rhonda Blackstock Avatar Rhonda Blackstock
August 24, 2024

Captain Ken was very accommodating and communicative. I didn't take a tour, I needed transport out and back to one of the islands. Ken went out of his way to... read more

Elizabeth Lewis Avatar Elizabeth Lewis
August 16, 2024

Private Rainy Lake and Voyageurs National Park Tour:

FAQ’S
We have tried to answer your questions here. 

Are pets allowed?

Yes our boats love to have our fur babies along for the ride.

Will the weather effect my trip?

The weather on Rainy Lake can change from one part of the lake to another. We monitor weather reports and will keep you up to date. If severe weather moves in or lightning strikes within 5 miles we will not leave the dock. If we are already under way we will find the closest place to land and let it blow over. We will never charge you for a weather-related cancelation.

What should we bring?

Camera, sunscreen, music, towels if planning on swimming.

What is included in our trip?

We provide an experienced captain, a great sound system that can be connected to your mobile devices, cups and cooler with ice and bottled water.

Life jackets for all onboard (You can also bring your own if you want)



Cancellation Policy:

All tours and Water Taxi’s: More than 48 Hours prior to departure 100% refund

                Less 48 hours prior to departure 75% refund

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