Cruises
Water, water in every direction so the Branson areas offers lots of cruises to take. The lake is the show on most cruises however a Showboat offers, as its name implies, a bit more entertainment on its cruise.

Branson's American Star - 915 Longcreek Road / Ridgedale / Call 800-377-9235 for information
Offering daily luxury yacht cruises for sightseeing as well as dinner and Sunday Brunch cruises from April through November. / Reservations required

The Polynesian Princess - Highway 65 South to Highway 86 / Gage’s Long Creek Marina / Call 417-337-8366 for information. Tour part of Table Rock Lake aboard the Polynesian Princess, she offers breakfast, dinner and sightseeing cruises offering up to six trips each day. The two evening dinner cruises hosts live Polynesian entertainment as well as fine dining for a romantic trip down the lake. / Reservations required

Ride The Ducks of Branson - 2320 W. Highway 76 / Branson / Call 417-334-3825 for information. It’s a boat, it’s a bus, it’s a Branson Duck! See the famous Branson landlubber sights and then cruise right into the lake aboard this amphibious “duck”-mobile. The 80-minute tour is a great introduction to the Branson area. Expect to have a really “quacking” good time in the process! / Reservations not necessary / Operating March through December

Showboat Branson Belle - 4800 State Highway 165 / Branson / Call 417-336-7171 for information. The Showboat Branson Belle offers an exciting lake cruise on a paddlewheeler along with dining and entertainment plus a choice of breakfast, luncheon or dinner seatings. Two dinner cruise seatings are available most evenings with an early seating for 4:30 and Sunset Cruise seating at 8 pm. / Cruises run from April through early December on Mondays through Saturdays during the peak season / Boarding begins 1 hour before departures / Reservations required

Spirit of America - 439 State Park Marina Road / Branson / Missouri / Call 417-332-2649 for information. Offering an amazing sailing experience on Table Rock Lake, the Spirit of America is a 48 foot catamaran with seating for 49. Rubber soled shoes are preferred footwear as the crew enlists willing passengers in operating the craft! / Boarding begins 15 minutes before departures / Reservations recommended

Boat Rentals, Supplies and Fishing Equipment

Fishing is a big draw in the Branson area with large three lakes and many rivers located within a relatively short proximity of each other. There is large mouth and spotted bass, brown and rainbow trout, channel cat and crappie to be found in various locations in the local water systems. Fishermen should be aware that these same bodies of water sometimes snake their way south into nearby Arkansas. State fishing licenses are strictly enforced and fishermen need to make sure they are fishing where they are appropriately licensed. The also need to know the boating and fishing regulations as they apply to the specific localities.

• Bass Pro Shop and Outdoor World - 1935 S. Campbell Avenue / Springfield / Missouri / Call 417-887-7334 for information. Services include: Boat & equipment sales • Equipment demonstrations • Tackle • Fishing, hunting & outdoor gear sales • Watersports equipment sales • Hemingway’s Restaurant and McDonald’s

• Baxter Boat Dock - Lampe / Missouri / Call 417-779-4301 for information
Rentals & Services include: Full-service marina, fuel & licenses • Bait & tackle • Fishing guides & Boats

• Cape Fair Boat Dock & Marina - 827 Shadrack Road / Cape Fair / Missouri / Call 417-538-4163 for information. Rentals & Services include: Full-service marina, fuel & licenses • Boat rentals • Cricket Creek Marina - Long Creek Arm / Omaha / Arkansas / Call for information
Rentals & Services include: Boat & personal watercraft rentals, store, fuel and guide service. Located in Long Creek Arm

• Dogwood Canyon Nature Park - 2038 West State Highway 86 / Lampe / Missouri / Call 417-779-5983 for information

• Gage's Long Creek Marina - 1368 Long Creek Road / Ridgedale / Missouri / Call 417-334-4860 for information. Rentals & Services include: Full-service marina, fuel & licenses

• Hooks Fishing Guide Service -129 McIntosh Lane / Reeds Spring / Missouri / Call 800-603-HOOK for information. Rentals & Services include: Fishing guides & boats

• James River Outfitters - 110 Y Bridge Boulevard / Galena / Missouri / Call 417-357-6443 for information. Rentals & Services include: Fishing & hunting guides • Fishing & Ski boat rentals • Pontoon boats

• Kings River Marina - Highway 39 / Shell Knob / Missouri / Call 417-858-6429 for information. Rentals & Services include: Full-service marina, fuel & licenses • Boat rentals • Bait & tackle • Hunting permits

• Lilley's Landing Resort & Marina - 367 River Lane / Branson / Call 417- 334-6380 for information. Rentals & Services include: Full-service marina, fuel & licenses

• Main Street Marina - 500 East Main Street / Branson / Call 417 334-2263 for information
Rentals & Services include: Full day & half day fishing trips on Lake Taneycomo • Fishing guides • Boat rentals

• Ozark Mountain Guide Service - 1933 Swallow Lane / Aurora / Call 800-250-3275 for information. Rentals & Services include: Fishing guides & boats

• Port of Kimberling Marina - Lake Road 13-50 / Kimberling City / Call 417-739-4511 for information. Rentals & Services include: Full-service marina, fuel & licenses • Boat rentals • Wave Runners

• Scotty's Trout Dock - 400 S. Box Car Willie Drive / Lake Taneycomo / Branson / Call 417-334-4288 for information. Rentals & Services include: Trout fishing • Full-service marina, fuel & licenses • Boat rentals • Guide service

• State Park Marina - 380 State Park Marine Road / Branson / Call 417-334-3069 for information. Rentals & Services include: Bass fishing • Full-service marina, fuel & licenses • Fishing & pontoon boat rentals

• Table Rock Lake Fishing Guide - 89 Coney Drive / Branson West / Call 417-581-5613 or 417-693-0298 for information Rentals & Services include: Fishing guides & boats

• Table Rock Marina - 296 Table Rock Marina Road / Branson / Call 417-338-4433 for information. Rentals & Services include: Bass fishing • Full-service marina, fuel & licenses • Boat rentals • Canoes • Paddle boats • Watersports - skis, WaveRunners, parasailing • Scuba diving & dive shop • Captains Table Restaurant

• Table Rock State Park - 5272 State Hwy 165 / Branson / Call 417- 334-4704 for information. Rentals & Services include: Trout fishing • Full-service marina, fuel & licenses • Boat rentals • Watersports - skis, WaveRunners, parasailing • Scuba diving & dive shop

• What's Up Dock Marina - 344 Nautical Circle / Kimberling City / Call 417-739-4511 for information. Rentals & Services include: Full-service marina, fuel & licenses • Houseboats • Fishing boats • Sailboats • Pontoon rentals • Boat slips • Watersports - skis, WaveRunners, parasailing • Scuba / Open March through November

Watersports Outfitters

Offering canoeing, white water, paddle sports and kayaking tours of local lakes and rivers as well as biking, hiking and spelunking tours. The crystal clear water on the local lakes also offers scuba diving experiences.

• Beaver Canoe Rental - 159 State Hwy W / Ava / Call 417-796-2336 for information
Rentals & Services include: Canoes & equipment rentals

• Green Valley Resort - 87 Greenvalley Lane / Reeds Spring / Call 800-922-8156 for information. Rentals & Services include: Pontoon boat rentals • Jet Ski rentals • Ski boat rentals

• James River Outfitters - 110 Y Bridge Boulevard / Galena / Call 417-357-6443 for information. Rentals & Services include: Fishing & Ski boat rentals • Jet ski rentals • Eagle watching guides • Float trips

• Scuba Sports - 1196 State Highway 248 / Branson / C all 417-334-9073 for information
Rentals & Services include: Dive boats • Scuba training • Equipment rentals

• Ski Shack - Emerald Point / Branson / Call 417-332-2960 for information
Rentals & Services include: Skis and Wakeboard rentals • Demonstrations

• State Park Marina - 380 State Park Marine Road / Branson / Call 417-334-2628 for information. Rentals & Services include: Boat rentals • Parasailing • Scuba diving / Dive Shop • Spirit of America catamaran cruise • Boathouse BBQ and Burgers Cafe

• Table Rock Marina - 296 Table Rock Marina Road / Branson / Call 417-338-4433 for information. Rentals & Services include: Bass fishing • Full-service marina, fuel & licenses • Boat rentals • Canoes • Paddle boats • Watersports - skis, WaveRunners, parasailing • Scuba diving & dive shop • Captains Table Restaurant

• Trek the Ozarks - Outdoor Adventure Center - 1116 W Highway 76 / Branson / Call 417-335-4455 for information. Outfitters offering: Kayak touring • Road riding • Mountain biking • Hiking • Guided half and full-day tours • Beginners to expert level tours available • Equipment rentals and sales / Open year-round

• What's Up Dock Marina - 344 Nautical Circle / Kimberling City / Call 417-739-4511 for information. Rentals include: Ski boats • Fishing boats • Wave runner rentals • Scuba equipment / Open March through November

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