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Dells Boat Tours

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“ We took the Upper Dells tour, which allows you to get off the boat at two stops ( Witches Gulch and Stand Rock). ” in 24 reviews

“ On the way to Witches Gulch and Stand Rock the boat went nice and slow so we could see and hear about what we were seeing. ” in 8 reviews

“ The jet boat tour is amazing, it had been a long time since I had so much fun! ” in 7 reviews

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107 Broadway

Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

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An adventure revealing amazing sights at every turn, as your boat cruises past towering cliffs and dramatic rock formations, but the water is just the beginning. You'll explore hidden passages and witness incredible sights on two exclusive shore landings at Witches Gulch and Stand Rock, site of the world famous dog leap! …

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My family went on the Upper Dells tour and it lasted approximately two hours.

Are there bathrooms on the upper dells boat tour?

There are no bathrooms on the boats but there is bathrooms at the end of the witches gulch path. There is probably bathrooms at the second stop also. The concessions area was closed at the time we were there, the end of April.

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We did the upper Dell's tour where you visit the Witches Gulch and Standing Rock. Line was not long. We didn't have a large group so seating on top was fine. Make sure you have a warm jacket for late fall/early winter. Tour guide was very informative. At the end of Witches Gulch, you can get a snack or drink at the concession stand.

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Definitely a must do when visiting Wisconsin Dells. I don't know how many times I've been to Wis Dells, I even did an internship here for 3 months after college but this was my first time doing the boat tour! Upper Dells is more scenic and probably the most popular option. Seats are first come first serve, if you want to sit up top make sure and get there early. You get to learn a lot about what makes this area so special and see some of the natural attractions, (Witches Gulch and Standing Rock) that you probably wouldn't see other words. It's 2 hours well spent and a nice break from activities, water parks, go carts and mini golf.

Great tour. Very scenic. Great crew. Emma and I forget the captains name. Professional service with some cheesy dad joke humor. Snacks available at 2 locations on the trip, including bathrooms at both shore landings.

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We did the Ghost Boat tour at 7p in July and it was fantastic. It boat ride started in daylight, we arrived at twilight and the second half was in the dark. Many reviews are saying it was lame and not scary, but that is all in perspective. It depends on how scared you get. I had a group of 12 people, including 4 juveniles ages 9-15. Only 1/2 of our group made it all the way through to the end. The 12 y.o. dropped out as soon as she saw the first ghost and the 9 y.o. dropped out when he was chased and scared by a ghost. All the of the adults who made it through were scared at least once. They have boats arriving and departing all through the evening, so you can take your time and return on any boat. There is a 15 min boat ride through the dells before arriving at the Lost Canyon. There is a long slightly uphill and uneven walking path to get to the restrooms and waiting building before the ghosts appear. You will walk to the end of the canyon and return on a different path to the beginning. It is not recommended for children under age 10, but there were two young boys on my tour who made it to the end. FYI: the ghosts do a lot of screaming and stalking. There is one very narrow canyon walk, some flashing lights, and one completely dark tunnel.

So fun. Jenna and Renita were great. Really knew the area well. Jenna's jokes were the best just kidding. I love me some dry, terrible jokes. I've done this tour many times and this time was really fun. Jenna was great and really made the trip. Gorgeous views, of course.

Okay experience -- solely took the tour to see Witches Gulch since you can't access it via trail anymore. We weren't told that we should head down right away to get a place in line (had about 45 min until tour left). We got down there and were informed to sit in the last row. They then started letting people on by row 1, 2, etc. We watched some people walk right into the row 1 line though without waiting and they weren't turned back. Found out at that point that they ran out of top deck seating. We tried sitting together (2 of us) and were promptly yelled at by a passenger that they were saving seats. We ended up sitting in the back at the bottom of the boat. Thankfully, we didn't get motion sickness. However, you can't swap seats at any point. Also would've been good to know beforehand. We would've liked mixing up the view. Okay for what it is but kind of pricey and a bit of a headache. The tour guides and sights were great. Little silly that they have concessions but happy if that helps keep restoration going.

Went to WI just to say I was there! What I found out was I love WI and this was definitely one of the highlights of our trip! The scenery was beautiful and the boat ride relaxing at times. Loved the music provided by a solo artist playing some oldies from my childhood. We stopped and walked through "Witches Gulch" which was really, really cool. Lots of pictures taken there and through the dells. After walking through the gulch we got our dinner. Everything was delicious! Afterwards we lingered on the water watching the sunset and got back in time to still see our way off the boat and back to our car. At first I thought our trip was going to be ruined because there was a work party of a dozen people seated next to us and they were drinking like crazy and getting loud. But after a little bit they included us in on there fun and basically adopted the two of us into their group. As a non-drinker I was a bit skeptical, but they turned out to be soooo much fun!! We were laughing with (and at) them! Would definitely recommend this if you are in the area. We had a blast!!

Eh, we all wished we had just done a daytime tour. It wasn't exactly scary as much as super annoying. If your idea of being scared is a lot of loud noises and eardrum-breaking screams and costumed people following you and talking to you, then you may like this. We all would have preferred a bit more creep factor and less gratuitous loudness. I understood why they tell you not to punch the actors before the tour. (Side note: if you are reading these reviews trying to decide if you should bring your young kids, just don't unless you know for absolute certain they won't be scared. There were so many littles who were terrified, miserable, and probably traumatized because their parents brought them on the tour despite the warnings.)

Fun place to do , highly recommend, beautiful river and rocks and trees are incredible, very relaxing

All in all this is a great experience for couples or families with children. I personally love all the corny jokes and the scenery is great. Witches Gulch is the best part. Merry and Aiden did a great job. The gentleman taking tickets should mayve learn some manners when people ask to wait for outdoor seats. And the picture people are too pushy. Sell the photos for a bit less, you may sell a lot more!!

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Featuring a delicious surf and turf entrée, magnificent scenery, with live music and a romantic shorelanding through torchlit Witches Gulch. This trip takes 2.25 hours. Special dietary requests can be made by calling 608.254.8555 .

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Daily mid may - early september.

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Scheduled times vary depending on date. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your scheduled time

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DELLS BOAT TOURS (Wisconsin Dells) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Dells Boat Tours ® and our family of attractions operate from four boat docks, conveniently and centrally located in and around downtown Wisconsin Dells. Ample free parking is available at all sites; view our PDF map for all the details!

Click the button to download a printable area map, with locations, landmarks, and parking for our family of attractions!

GETTING HERE

Main boat dock locations.

UPPER DELLS DOCK: 107 Broadway in downtown Wisconsin Dells

LOWER DELLS DOCK: At the junction of Hwys 12, 13 and 16

DIRECTIONS FROM THE INTERSTATE:

Take Exit 87 to the third traffic light. This is the junction of Highways 12, 13 and 16. Lower Dells Docks are directly ahead and to your right, at this intersection. For Upper Dells Docks, continue straight, cross the bridge over the river, and park in the Dells Boat Tours ® lot immediately to your right.

Ample free parking is available at the Lower Dells dock. For the Upper Dells, there are free parking areas available downtown — look for any Dells Boat Tours ® parking lot or refer to OUR MAP .

OPERATING SEASON:

Dells Boat Tours ® operates daily, rain or shine, April through October (weather-permitting). For information on trip hours and schedules, call 608.254.8555 .

CONTACT US:

EMAIL : [email protected]

PHONE : 608.254.8555

MAILING ADDRESS : Dells Boat Tours PO Box 630 Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

PURCHASE TICKETS:

Dells Boat Tours ® tickets and combination packages with other Dells attractions are available online . You can also purchase tickets at any Jet Boat Adventures or Dells Boat Tours ticket office, and at Passport to Savings .