Top 5 Custom Cruise Ideas with Lakeside Cruise Company
One of the best parts of booking a custom cruise with Lakeside Cruise Company is that your day on the water can be built around you. You do not have to fit into a standard tour or follow a set itinerary. Whether you want something relaxing, social, scenic, romantic, or just plain fun, we can help you create a cruise that matches the mood.
With access to the Fox River, Lake Butte des Morts, Lake Winnebago, and routes toward Winneconne and Fremont, there are plenty of ways to turn a few hours on the water into something memorable.
Here are five custom cruise ideas to help you start planning.
1. Swimming Day on the Water
Sometimes the best plan is simple: get on the boat, find a beautiful spot, and spend the day enjoying the water.
A swimming day is perfect for families, friend groups, or anyone who wants a laid-back cruise with time to relax, float, and cool off. Depending on weather and water conditions, your captain can help choose a comfortable area to anchor so your group can enjoy the water safely.
Bring towels, sunscreen, snacks, drinks, and your favorite lake-day playlist. We’ll take care of the boat.
This is a great option for warm summer afternoons when you want less structure and more time just enjoying being outside.
2. Girls’ Mimosa Cruise
Looking for a fun way to celebrate a birthday, bridal shower, bachelorette weekend, reunion, or just a long-overdue girls’ day? A private mimosa cruise is one of the most fun ways to do it.
Start the day with your favorite brunch snacks, light bites, and drinks while cruising the Fox River, Lake Butte des Morts, or Lake Winnebago. You can keep it classy and relaxed with a scenic morning cruise, or make it feel more celebratory with music, photos, and a few decorations.
It is a great alternative to a crowded restaurant brunch, and the views are a whole lot better.
3. Bird Watching and Wildlife Cruise
For a slower, quieter experience, a bird watching or wildlife cruise is a beautiful way to explore the waterways around Oshkosh.
The Fox River, Lake Butte des Morts, and surrounding shorelines offer plenty to see, especially for guests who enjoy nature, photography, or peaceful time outdoors. Depending on the day and route, you may spot herons, egrets, pelicans, ducks, geese, bald eagles, and other local wildlife.
This is a wonderful cruise idea for couples, families, nature lovers, photographers, or out-of-town guests who want to experience the area in a more relaxed and scenic way.
Bring binoculars, a camera, and a little patience. Some of the best moments on the water happen when you slow down.
4. Waterfront Dinner Cruise
Turn dinner into the full experience by making the boat ride part of the evening.
A custom dinner cruise can include a scenic ride before or after your meal, with possible routes toward Winneconne, Fremont, or other waterfront destinations depending on timing, availability, and conditions. It is a great option for date nights, anniversaries, family visits, or small celebrations.
Instead of just driving to dinner, you can cruise there, enjoy the water along the way, and make the entire night feel special from start to finish.
Or if you’re looking for something truly unique, bring some to-go food and treat your guests to dinner or lunch right on the boat, out in the middle of the lake.
This is one of the easiest ways to make an ordinary dinner feel like a true night out.
5. Sunset and Photo Cruise
If you want a beautiful, memorable cruise without needing a lot of activities planned, a sunset and photo cruise is always a great choice.
Golden hour on the water is hard to beat. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, taking family photos, planning a romantic evening, or just want a peaceful end to the day, a sunset cruise gives you the perfect backdrop.
The Fox River, Lake Butte des Morts, and Lake Winnebago all offer different views, from calm river scenery to wide-open water and big sky sunsets. Bring your camera, dress up a little if you want, and enjoy a cruise that feels effortless but special.
It is simple, scenic, and perfect for creating photos you will actually want to keep.
More Custom Cruise Ideas
Still not sure what kind of cruise to plan? Here are a few more ideas guests can build from:
A floating picnic with charcuterie and snacks.
A family swim and sightseeing day.
A birthday cruise with music and decorations.
A couples’ sunset cruise.
A photographer’s golden hour cruise.
A casual “dock and dine” trip.
A relaxing afternoon cruise with no agenda.
An EAA week sightseeing cruise.
A client or employee appreciation outing.
A laid-back Sunday cruise with coffee, pastries, or brunch snacks.
Make It Your Own
A custom cruise with Lakeside Cruise Company does not have to be complicated. Start with a simple idea — swimming, brunch, wildlife, dinner, sunset, or celebration — and we’ll help shape the cruise around your group.
Whether you want a fun afternoon on Lake Winnebago, a scenic ride along the Fox River, a peaceful cruise through Lake Butte des Morts, or a destination trip toward Winneconne or Fremont, we’ll help you plan a day on the water that feels personal, easy, and memorable.
Ready to start planning your custom cruise? Reach out to Lakeside Cruise Company and tell us what kind of day you have in mind.