Lake Okoboji Queen II Tours – Arnolds Park, IowaTo really see the lake and all it’s beauty without having to drive you will truly enjoy the cruise on the Queen II.
The Queen II takes passengers around West Lake Okoboji. This replica of the original steamer, the Queen, offers a unique view of the lake and the surrounding landscape. The ride comes with a history lesson from the captain.
In the late 19th century the lake region became a resort area and the small steamboats and sailboats could not keep up with the flow of vacationers. The Queen, a large steamer, was constructed, along with other larger boats, to accommodate this new need. By the 1920s, the construction of roads around the lakes brought about the demise of most of the fleet. The Queen stayed in service for those people who wished to see the lake by water. In 1973 the Queen was finally retired, after 89 years of service. The Queen II was commissioned and built in 1986 and she was designated the “Flagship of the Iowa Navy.” The Queen II is 75 feet long with a beam width of 19 feet, the same length and 2 ½ feet wider than the original Queen.
The excursion last approximately 75 minutes, with new trips leaving several times a day with a historical narration from the captain. . Tickets can be purchased at the Queen II Dock, and it may be chartered for private parties also.
Phone: 712-332-2183
Arnolds Park, Iowa 51331
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