The Escapade of Green Lake

06/14/2024

You know what Dad would REALLY like for Father’s Day? Tickets on the Knuth Brewing Company's Brews Cruise next Thursday 6/20!

Secure a spot for Dad:

https://greenlaketours.com/dinner-cruises

👨🏻 + 🍺 = ❤️

06/11/2024

We are very proud our Green Lake Lake Legend, Captain Mike Lehner ❤️

If you’ve ever cruised with Captain Mike, you know his love and passion for Green Lake runs deep. We are so thankful for him and his way of showcasing our beautiful Green Lake ✨

Mike Lehner - A Green Lake Legend! 🚢⚓

“There are so many families that have been impacted by the waters of Green Lake. It really is a jewel.”

Click the link below to check out our Boating Tours Page, which features Mike’s Story.⬇️
https://visitgreenlake.com/boat-tours/

06/06/2024

We are kicking off the Thursday Night Dinner Cruise with this fine Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center crew!

Join us June 20th on our next Thursday Dinner Cruise with Knuth Brewing Company’s Brews Cruise with catering by Crossroads Market Catering 🍽️ 🍻

Reserve your spot today, before it sells out! 🎟️
https://greenlaketours.com/dinner-cruises

06/05/2024

Sunsets on the Escapade ✨

See for yourself on one of our dinner cruises or charter the whole boat for your special event! https://greenlaketours.com/

05/26/2024

The Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center provided a delicious breakfast spread for our first brunch cruise of the season! 👏🏼
Of course, Captain Mike approved 👌🏼

Join us on Sundays from 9-10:30 and enjoy the beautiful views of Green Lake ⚓️

https://greenlaketours.com/sunday-brunch-cruise-1

05/18/2024

Congratulations Princeton School District High School Class of 2024! 🎓🦈
We were honored to celebrate you today!

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful Moms, especially this one, Lois! 🌸

05/06/2024

Happy Monday! ☀️
3 more weeks until we set sail this season! 🗓️

Our Saturday Public Tours tend to sell out, so secure your spot today. ⚓️

https://greenlaketours.com/saturday-afternoon-tour

04/25/2024

Easy Like Sunday Morning 🎶 -Brunch Cruise! ☀️

Join us on a relaxing Sunday morning cruise of Green Lake, hosted by Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center

At $40/person, tickets will include a hot breakfast of an egg bake or frittata and pastries.
ALSO, 2 drinks included with each ticket, with a choice of:
Mimosa🥂
Bloody Mary 🍅🫒🌶️🍸
Coffee ☕️
An assortment of non-alcoholic beverages.

Sundays from 9:00 am to 10:30 am
See you there!

🎟️ https://greenlaketours.com/sunday-brunch-cruise-1 🎟️

04/07/2024

Come see us at the Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center Wedding Showcase 2024! ✨
Plenty of good food, drinks, and smiling faces! 🥂

04/02/2024

We would like to give a big THANK YOU to Sondalle Law Office, LLC, for the $500 matching tip donation!!

This means that the first $500 Captain Mike Lehner raises will turn into $2,500! 👏🏼

Thank you Mashuda Contractors, Inc., Tank Technology, inc., and Princeton WI Chamber of Commerce

03/16/2024

Our very own Captain Mike had the opportunity to take over the helm of The Pelican out of St Petersburg!

03/05/2024

📣 In the spirit of Captain Mike would like to announce his charity tip donation for 2024:

🥁 Princeton WI Historical Society !!!

A big THANK YOU to a couple area businesses that are matching his tip donation:
$500 Tank Technology, inc.
$500 Princeton WI Chamber of Commerce
AND
$10,000 Mashuda Contractors, Inc.

We are thankful for you and your support of our wonderful community ❤️

03/02/2024

Come see us at the Town Square Community Center Wedding Expo!

02/27/2024

Come see us and other wonderful vendors at Town Square Community Center this Saturday!

Just 4 days to go until the Wedding Expo at Town Square Community Center! 💍 Whether it's rain or shine, your special day deserves perfect planning. Join us for insider tips, vendor meet-and-greets, and all the inspiration you need for your unforgettable event. Don't let a little drizzle dampen your big day plans – we've got you covered!

🗓️ Save the Date: March 2
🔗 RSVP: greenlaketownsquare.org/wedding-expo
📍 492 Hill St, Green Lake, WI



Town Square Community Center
492 Hill St, Green Lake, WI
greenlaketownsquare.org

02/09/2024

🚢 Ahoy, Escapade Adventurers! 🚢

We’re setting sail on a voyage of memories! 🌊🌅

🌟 Calling all passengers who’ve embarked on the Escapade! 🌟

Share your favorite cruise experience aboard the iconic Escapade. Whether it was a serene sunset dinner, a historical tour, or a lively celebration, we want to hear from you! 🗣️

Did you marvel at the scenic beauty of Wisconsin’s deepest inland lake? Were you spellbound by the captivating historical narratives shared by our knowledgeable captains? 📜

Comment below with your cherished moments, and let’s reminisce together! 🥂🌄

📍 Departure Point: The Escapade Dock at the Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center 653 Illinois Ave, Green Lake, WI 54941.

Bon voyage and see you soon! 🌊🌟

11/23/2023

As we conclude the 2023 season, we have so much to be thankful for ❤️

Here is a personal thank you from our very own Captain Mike Lehner:

Prior to the start of our cruising season aboard the Escapade, I decided to make public what I have been doing for years as its Captain. Each year I have donated 100% of my tips to local charitable endeavors. Through Facebook, websites, radio spots, personal appearances, and feature articles in local newspapers, I made it known that this year my gratuities were to be donated to the Green Lake Association.

That being said, the response was incredible as the tips received this year left me nothing short of breathless. I was able to donate an astounding amount of $9,121.72 to the Green Lake Association whose mission is to protect, improve and restore the waters of Big Green Lake.

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all of our guests who joined us on the public cruises, private charters, and dinner cruises. Your generosity was nothing short of spectacular and I profoundly thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Sincerely,
Mike Lehner
Captain of the Escapade

09/28/2023

Have you checked this weekend's weather forecast? Hello second summer!

Join us this lovely Saturday, 9/30
for our last tour of the season! 🍁 🍂🍁

Secure your spot today:
https://greenlaketours.com/saturday-afternoon-tour

📸 by: Jack Harp Art

09/05/2023

Celebrate the short week with a dinner cruise this Friday 🌅
✨Beautiful Green Lake sunset included ✨
Crossroads Market Catering will be on board, serving
"Wisconsin Supper Club" style menu:

Featuring: Garlic Buttered Steak Sliders 🥩
Bacon and Brussel Sprouts Sautee 🥓🥦
Red Smashed Potatoes 🥔
Wedge Salad 🥗
Cherry Cobbler 🍒

🍺🍷🥃 Old Fashioned in a can, Beer and Wine on board. 2 drinks included with each ticket.

Secure your spot today! https://greenlaketours.com/dinner-cruises

09/01/2023

Happy Labor Day Weekend! 🇺🇸

Join us on Saturday for the afternoon narrated tour of Green Lake:
https://greenlaketours.com/saturday-afternoon-tour

We will be cruising into fall 🍁 Please check our website for the tour schedule.

08/29/2023

✨Back by popular demand ✨
Crossroads Market Catering Wisconsin Supper Club Style Dinner Cruise! 🍒🥃🫒
Friday, September 8th 6-8pm

Featuring: Garlic Buttered Steak Sliders
Bacon and Brussel Sprouts Sautee
Red Smashed Potatoes
Wedge Salad
Cherry Cobbler

🍺🍷🥃 Old Fashioned in a can, Beer and Wine on board with 2 drink tickets

Secure your spot today: https://greenlaketours.com/dinner-cruises

08/17/2023

We had the honor of celebrating this beautiful 90 year old on the Escapade! ✨
Check out her one-legged pose! Let’s all be like Lois at 90 😎

📸 credit: Kaylee Miller
Thanks for sharing this photo with us, Steve Miller ♥️

08/12/2023

A big "Thank You" to the talented Rachel Nitz of Adam's Rib for a wonderful sold-out dinner cruise this past Thursday!

Coming up 8/17: Crossroads Market Catering is showcasing Wisconsin Supper Club night on the boat.
Tickets are sold out, but stay tuned for upcoming dinner cruises this fall! 🍁

08/10/2023

Thank you Captain Mike for your generous heart!
If you wish to donate, via Venmo: -Lehner

07/25/2023

That nighttime Heidel House glow! ✨

07/16/2023

07/15/2023

We had the pleasure of hosting this future bride and groom aboard the Escapade for their wedding rehearsal cruise tonight! ✨

Fantastic job and compliments to:
Food and beverage: Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center
Decorations: I Do A Decorating and Rental Service

07/13/2023

The clouds dissipated just before our wonderful private charter tonight! Another great catering job by Crossroads Market Catering 👏🏼

07/11/2023

Back by popular demand 👉🏼 Murphy's Taco & Nacho Cruise! 🌮
This Thursday, July 13th 6 to 8pm.
Limited tickets available: https://greenlaketours.com/thursday-dinner-cruises

On the decks of the Escapade next Thursday:
The Gooseblind Restaurant & Bar
Secure your ticket today!

07/09/2023

We love feedback...especially positive reviews! Thank you Andi for the wonderful review. It was our pleasure working with you!

"We chose Green Lake Tours to host our "Rehearsal Dinner" for our wedding at Heidel House Hotel that weekend, and we could not be more happy that we did! Gennie was great to work with throughout the whole process. Captain Mike was incredible, and guests were so touched to hear he donates all of his tips to charity. The catered food and bar from Heidel House was spectacular... and the best part was that all we had to do was show up and have a super fun time! Thank you Green Lake Tours for treating our group so well, and for providing us all a night to remember! Best rehearsal dinner ever!"