madam carroll

We go out on the boat when time allows and always have a great time. We really enjoy the bands and the employees. Great service and always smiling.

Nice boat ride and the food is good. Been on it several times. The bands are good too. You travel up and down the river and the atmosphere is great

The price for the trip we took was excellent. The entertainment we saw and heard, Tad Robinson, was exceptional. The snack selection was lacking.

We rode the Madam Carroll on Lake Freeman listening to the Hwy 341 Band from Wallace, IN. Band was excellent just like always; waitress was friendly and efficient; crew were friendly as we boarded and unloaded. We had a great trip!  We would love to go again and enjoy other bands.

I was with my classmates for our 10 year reunion and the staff was very rude and disrespectful. upset

Had a band from Indianapolis, Called "TOY FACTORY". They were great and the girl lead singer you thought you was listening to TINA TURNER! My wife and me will go again A1 happy

We went to see one of our favorite bands--The Time Travelers--and really enjoyed the whole experience. :)

For the awesome experience you need to love those that you are with and like to just emerse yourself into your surroundings. It is a great party experience. If you are going just for a boat ride then you will not see enough beauty to warrant this rating. But hey it is a paddle wheeler in Indiana, where do you get that?

Having children, my wife and I don't make it up on the Madam as much as we used to. We try to go out for a cruise once a year. Depending on the entertainment you can cruise for as low as $12 per person. Drinks from the bar are good and fairly reasonable. They also have a snack bar on the top deck with nachos, popcorn, candy, hot dogs and sodas. We like to cruise on the open, top deck on a nice summer evening and listen to the band that is down below. Cruising down below is fun as well, but gets too loud for us after a while. There are also a few good restaraunts to eat at that are close before you board the boat. We live south of Monticello and stop at the Oakdale Dam Inn at the south end of lake Freeman. You can also eat at the Sportsman Inn across the street from the Madam Carroll or the Riverside restaraunt between the twin lakes.

Depending upon who is catering the food, it can be a very worthwhile adventure for the views and ability to move around. Loved that part but not the food so much which was cold and dry due to inexperienced caterer.

We were with a group of 32 people in town for a Motorhome Rally and we went on the cruise on a Saturday night. Sure wish it would have left before 8:30 so we could enjoy the sights of the homes before it got dark. We all sat on the upper deck as the large room which is enclosed was a nightclub for the younger crowd with rock music. Lots of smoke.

It is very interesting and relaxing. You get to see some fabulous homes and beautiful scenery.

I just love the boat ride and the boat in general. It's romantic, fun and the bands are always great! My husband and I are hoping to go - just the two of us this time. I love it as much as I did when my senior prom was on it - and that was a very long time ago :)

This has boat has been around since I was a kid, it's a nice place to take a cruze, drink a beer, and listen to some local talent.

Nice boat ride and good food and music at a very reasonable price. Very friendly people and atmosphere.