We had a great time on the Kettle Falls tour! Captain Ken was an excellent tour guide and boat driver, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Had a great time exploring the lake with Ken! He shared some interesting stories and was an excellent Voyageur National Park tour guide.

We had a great time out on our tour. Captain Ken clearly knows and loves Rainy Lake. He worked with us when the weather didn't cooperate and we had to... read more adjust the tour to fit our schedule for the rest of the day, without skipping any of the highlights. We will book with him again for sure - next time for a much longer tour!

Really enjoyed the trip around Rainy Lake, seeing the park from the water and learning some history about the area. Would highly recommend Rainy Lake Charters!

I had a problem with an Amazon delivery and I was left stuck with no way to get to my campsite in Voyageurs National Park. If it wasn't for Rainy... read more Lake Charters I would have missed my reservation. I had called him the day of my reservation at 5pm and he was able to pick up myself and my 2 travel companions and take us to our campsite. Great price and a great captain. I highly recommend Rainy Lake Charters for anyone visiting Voyageurs National Park!

July 13, 2022 Just had an amazing boat tour with Captain Ken. If you want to see Voyageurs National Park from Rainy Lake, this is the route to take. Captain... read more Ken is extremely knowledgeable about all of the landmarks and navigating the water. It was a smooth, relaxing and enjoyable tour. We even got to pick wild blueberries at one of our stops. Captain Ken did a great job of pointing out the eagles and slowing down for photos.

We had a fabulous, safe and fun tour to kettle falls. Ken is fabulous and very knowledgeable of the lake and history of the area. He is a good captain... read more and would love to do the sunset tour with him next time. Personable!

Ken is a very good Captain and tour guide. Knowledgeable about the area. Good humor. Enjoyable journey.

I used Captain Ken’s taxi service to get to Anderson Bay. He was very polite and very knowledgeable of the area. Even though we didn’t even get a tour he... read more still gave us a lot of interesting information about the area on our way to the drop off site. I would highly recommend his service and will be using it again if I find myself back at Voyageurs National Park.

Captain Ken is by far the best charter on Rainy Lake. You are crazy if you pick anybody else. We had a fabulous sunset cruise, well over two hours,... read more saw everything we wanted. We had a great time!

This is a great tour and the best way to experience Rainy Lake. Ken is very knowledgeable about history, boating, travel, and wildlife. He's got some great stories.... read more He is a genuinely nice guy and the kind of person who makes you feel comfortable right away. If you want to get stuck on a boat with someone for a couple of hours, Ken's the right person. He is very skillful on the boat and I felt completely safe. He is flexible and shifts the tour according to your preferences without rolling his eyes!! Highly recommended.

Rainy Lakes Charters was outstanding, and I would choose them again in a heartbeat. We had been canceled on twice by another company and called Rainy Lakes Charters at 8am... read more on a whim, and 2 hours later we were on the water! Captain Ken was outstanding, giving my wife and I a wonderful tour while being extremely personable. His new Sea Ray boat was really comfortable and he made us feel right at home. It was a great ride to Kettle Falls, with eagle sightings, some great insight into the park and surrounding waters, and a lot of great views. I can't emphasize how outgoing and nice Captain Ken was, he really made us feel at home. Really great experience, highly recommended!

Really enjoyed the trip around Rainy Lake, seeing the park from the water and learning some history about the area. Would highly recommend Rainy Lake Charters!

Excellent tour of Rainy Lake and its history! If you want a safety conscious captain who knows a ton about this special part of Voyageurs National Park, look no... read more further. Our family had a great time.

I had a great time on Rainy Lake! Captain Ken called me after I booked to arrange a meeting point, and then texted the morning of to rearrange it due... read more to the flooding. He was very knowledgeable and made sure to show me all the best sights (including a very cool eagles nest!). It’s clear that he enjoys showing people around and sharing his knowledge of the lake and the park!

Ken was fantastic! We used Rainy Lake Charters for water taxi services for drop-off and pick-up from our campsite, and Ken was such a huge help in our adventure. He... read more was always very informative, helpful, friendly, and flexible with us for the entire duration. Ken was a great guide as well and it was evident how much he loves what he does. Would definitely recommend and would certainly use his services again.

Rainy Lake Charters was outstanding and can’t ask for a better day than out with Captain Ken. Navigated the flooded waters extremely well, still found ways to get us ashore... read more for a few adventures and extremely knowledgeable of the lake and area. Highly recommend!

Our cruise with Captain Ken was one of the highlights of our trip to Voyageurs National Park. Ken is knowledgeable and personable. Not only did he provide an opportunity to... read more experience the awesome beauty of the Park, but he also provided interesting information on the history and geology of the area. We would highly recommend a cruise with Captain Ken.

Our trip was kind of last minute but the trip was amazing and ken was very informative and patient and showed around. Highly recommend this

My wife and I wanted to take a half day tour on Rainy Lake, and we found Ken at Rainy Lake Charters to be flexible and accommodating. We gave... read more him a day and half notice and he made his schedule work for us. He picked us up at the dock behind where we were staying. He is knowledgeable, pleasant, and very safe. We learned a lot about the area, and he answered a lot of questions from us. We are so pleased with the tour and recommend Rainy Lake Charters.

We decided to book a boat tour of Voyageuers National Park last minute & we were so thankful Captain Ken had an opening! We were picked up at the dock... read more where we are camping for the week, making it so very convenient! The boat was spacious & clean, having any & everything we might possibly need during our day trip. Having generational ties to the area & so much local history made Captain Ken very knowledgeable of Voyageuers National Park. Captain Ken was friendly & professional during our tour, making this one of the highlights of our summer tour of the northern boundary states. We highly recommend his private charter services for anyone visiting the International Falls area.

It was an amazing experience

Captain Ken gave us a great tour on short notice after the National Park boat broke down. Knowledgeable and kid friendly! We did a 2.5 hr tour around the park... read more near rainy lake visitor center and got to get off on Little American Island for a mini hike. Also offered a longer half day tour that would go further out.

We had a blast with Ken at Rainy Lake Charters. He was knowledgeable, hospitable, and made for a wonderful trip for our family. We would highly recommend!

Captain Ken arrived early, his boat was clean, he was very professional and knowledgeable about the lake as well as the history of the area. It was a great experience... read more and I would recommend him to anyone!

We had a great trip with Rainy Lake Charters. Captain Ken knew a lot about the history and natural features of the area. We saw an eagle diving and... read more catching a fish. We got out and did a walk around one of the islands. It was a great way to see Voyageurs National Park. Our original trip with Voyageur Outfitters which we had booked months in advance and was cancelled the morning of our tour. We were so bummed! But they recommended we call Captain Ken. He agreed to do a tour that same morning. Captain Ken made our day!

It was great trip with ken. He was very cooperative, responsive and amazing person.

I called Captain Ken to request a tour of a little known part of Rainy Lake. He accepted the challenge and arrived on time. Clearly a highly skilled and experienced... read more navigator of the area, he brought me to the spot and supported my safety as I explored it. He is super knowledgeable about Rainy Lake history and offered stops of interest and education on the tour. Can’t wait to call Rainy Lake Charters again. Thank you Ken!

We highly recommend a tour of Voyageurs National Park with Rainy Lake Charters! We toured the lake, hiked some very awesome trails on a couple islands, and learned some history... read more about the park. Captain Ken is skilled, gracious, and very accommodating; even agreeing to our two small dogs joining us. Great experience we hope to repeat when we visit Voyageurs again. Shari and Ed Steadham October 13, 2021

We had a great cruise around rainy lake on a beautiful day in September. Our host was friendly, safe and shared lots of information. It was a beautiful fun afternoon!

Captain Ken answered my request for a tour very quickly, provided really clear information on what the tour would be. The tour was fun, informative, and the ONLY way to... read more see the park. The 2.5 hours flew by! It’s obvious he enjoys doing the tours, which made it that much more enjoyable for us. I would highly recommend Captain Ken to anyone.

We were up in the Rainy Lake area staying at the Cantilever Hotel and were interested in exploring the lake via boat and a tour guide. We booked with Ken... read more last minute and had a fantastic time. He was very knowledgeable, interesting and a pleasure to spend a few hours with learning about the area. He was able to show us the beauty of the lake as well as a few bits of local history we would never have known. I can highly recommend him and will be back in the future (when it's warmer) for the sunset tour for sure!

Had a great time out on the water with Captain Ken!! He was very knowledgeable about the area. We stopped at few islands to do a little exploring. Seeing the... read more fall colors from the lake was a definite highlight of the weekend!

Captain Ken answered my request for a tour very quickly, provided really clear information on what the tour would be. The tour was fun, informative, and the ONLY way to... read more see the park. The 2.5 hours flew by! It’s obvious he enjoys doing the tours, which made it that much more enjoyable for us. I would highly recommend Captain Ken to anyone.

We had a great trip with Rainy Lake Charters. Captain Ken knew a lot about the history and natural features of the area. We saw an eagle diving and... read more catching a fish. We got out and did a walk around one of the islands. It was a great way to see Voyageurs National Park. Our original trip with Voyageur Outfitters which we had booked months in advance and was cancelled the morning of our tour. We were so bummed! But they recommended we call Captain Ken. He agreed to do a tour that same morning. Captain Ken made our day!

What a nice experience. Our original boat tour reservation (through the National Park) was canceled, so we contacted Ken at the last minute. He was accommodating, knowledgeable and... read more professional. Not to mention fun and friendly. By the time the tour was over we were glad our originally scheduled tour was canceled. If there was a separate ranking for customer service, I'd give him a 6 star rating. ABSOLUTELY recommended.

I called Rainy Lake Charters very last minute for information although I wasn’t yet sure of our schedule so I needed to call a few times to get a trip... read more set up. Captain Ken answered the phone personally each time I called and was pleasant and helpful and ended up tailoring a time for our needs. The boat was very nice and Ken was great. He asked our opinion on everything from where to go to how much to open the windshield to what kind of music we like. He answered all of our questions about the area. I learned that going by boat is the only way to really see the Rainy Lake area of the park. We enjoyed the trip very much. It looks as a great way to spend the afternoon!

Had a fantastic morning cruise with Captain Ken. He tailored the route to our interests. Saw eagles and he made sure to maneuver the boat so we got some... read more great photos. He is so knowledgeable and really knows the fascinating history of the lake. Loved his stories of his 27 years on the lake. We really enjoyed his sense of adventure, fun, friendliness, and expertise. It was a wonderful experience having a cruise for just the 2 of us. We’d definitely recommend adding Rainy Lake Charters to your travel plans when visiting beautiful Voyageurs National Park. You will not be disappointed!

Ken was incredibly helpful. He was flexible, responsive, and early. We appreciated how kind he was and it was enjoyable to hear more about the surrounding landscape as we all navigated... read more the lake. Ken cares. The weather had changed after our departure and he braved the waves all alone as our original trip length easily doubled on the way back. I'd highly recommend Ken to others not just because of his service, but because of his character.

Captain Ken took us “up the lake” on a perfect day for the lake (too hot for land). We stopped off for an island picnic and swim, sunbathed and fished... read more and headed home. The Beulah Grace was as smooth as silk and one member may or may not have napped below deck on the way home 😮 (I could not help it! It lulled me to sleep!). Ken is the easiest to be around and is filled with knowledge of Rainy Lake. Wonderful experience!!

Really enjoyed the trip around Rainy Lake, seeing the park from the water and learning some history about the area. Would highly recommend Rainy Lake Charters!

Excellent tour of Rainy Lake and its history! If you want a safety conscious captain who knows a ton about this special part of Voyageurs National Park, look no... read more further. Our family had a great time.

I had a great time on Rainy Lake! Captain Ken called me after I booked to arrange a meeting point, and then texted the morning of to rearrange it due... read more to the flooding. He was very knowledgeable and made sure to show me all the best sights (including a very cool eagles nest!). It’s clear that he enjoys showing people around and sharing his knowledge of the lake and the park!

Ken was fantastic! We used Rainy Lake Charters for water taxi services for drop-off and pick-up from our campsite, and Ken was such a huge help in our adventure. He... read more was always very informative, helpful, friendly, and flexible with us for the entire duration. Ken was a great guide as well and it was evident how much he loves what he does. Would definitely recommend and would certainly use his services again.

Rainy Lake Charters was outstanding and can’t ask for a better day than out with Captain Ken. Navigated the flooded waters extremely well, still found ways to get us ashore... read more for a few adventures and extremely knowledgeable of the lake and area. Highly recommend!

Our cruise with Captain Ken was one of the highlights of our trip to Voyageurs National Park. Ken is knowledgeable and personable. Not only did he provide an opportunity to... read more experience the awesome beauty of the Park, but he also provided interesting information on the history and geology of the area. We would highly recommend a cruise with Captain Ken.

Our trip was kind of last minute but the trip was amazing and ken was very informative and patient and showed around. Highly recommend this

My wife and I wanted to take a half day tour on Rainy Lake, and we found Ken at Rainy Lake Charters to be flexible and accommodating. We gave... read more him a day and half notice and he made his schedule work for us. He picked us up at the dock behind where we were staying. He is knowledgeable, pleasant, and very safe. We learned a lot about the area, and he answered a lot of questions from us. We are so pleased with the tour and recommend Rainy Lake Charters.

We decided to book a boat tour of Voyageuers National Park last minute & we were so thankful Captain Ken had an opening! We were picked up at the dock... read more where we are camping for the week, making it so very convenient! The boat was spacious & clean, having any & everything we might possibly need during our day trip. Having generational ties to the area & so much local history made Captain Ken very knowledgeable of Voyageuers National Park. Captain Ken was friendly & professional during our tour, making this one of the highlights of our summer tour of the northern boundary states. We highly recommend his private charter services for anyone visiting the International Falls area.

It was an amazing experience

Captain Ken gave us a great tour on short notice after the National Park boat broke down. Knowledgeable and kid friendly! We did a 2.5 hr tour around the park... read more near rainy lake visitor center and got to get off on Little American Island for a mini hike. Also offered a longer half day tour that would go further out.

We had a blast with Ken at Rainy Lake Charters. He was knowledgeable, hospitable, and made for a wonderful trip for our family. We would highly recommend!

Captain Ken arrived early, his boat was clean, he was very professional and knowledgeable about the lake as well as the history of the area. It was a great experience... read more and I would recommend him to anyone!

We had a great trip with Rainy Lake Charters. Captain Ken knew a lot about the history and natural features of the area. We saw an eagle diving and... read more catching a fish. We got out and did a walk around one of the islands. It was a great way to see Voyageurs National Park. Our original trip with Voyageur Outfitters which we had booked months in advance and was cancelled the morning of our tour. We were so bummed! But they recommended we call Captain Ken. He agreed to do a tour that same morning. Captain Ken made our day!

It was great trip with ken. He was very cooperative, responsive and amazing person.

I called Captain Ken to request a tour of a little known part of Rainy Lake. He accepted the challenge and arrived on time. Clearly a highly skilled and experienced... read more navigator of the area, he brought me to the spot and supported my safety as I explored it. He is super knowledgeable about Rainy Lake history and offered stops of interest and education on the tour. Can’t wait to call Rainy Lake Charters again. Thank you Ken!

We highly recommend a tour of Voyageurs National Park with Rainy Lake Charters! We toured the lake, hiked some very awesome trails on a couple islands, and learned some history... read more about the park. Captain Ken is skilled, gracious, and very accommodating; even agreeing to our two small dogs joining us. Great experience we hope to repeat when we visit Voyageurs again. Shari and Ed Steadham October 13, 2021