Starved Rock River Adventures, Ottawa

If you’re looking for somewhere to book your water adventure in the Starved Rock area THIS IS YOUR PLACE! It is a family run business and Tony and his daughter take supreme care of their customers. You can tell they truly care. I called ahead trying to figure out what to book for myself, husband, 1 year old, and 2 dogs. Tony walked me through and helped me book a pontoon, even after they were fully booked on their website. Day of his daughter and her new 3 month old daughter checked us in. Then Tony walked us through boat protocol. Day of I was frantic and stressed out by the time we arrived, as most parents with a little one can relate. Tony and his daughter were so sweet and understanding and patient. By the time we set sail I was relaxed and ready to enjoy our adventure. I can’t thank them enough for the wonderful experience from start to finish. We will definitely be booking with them the next time we come back.

We had a great experience renting a pontoon boat for the first time with this company. The online course and test was easy to navigate and we felt well taken care of. The staff were very thorough and patient with all our questions. We went out on a Sunday afternoon in September. That stretch of the Illinois River was beautiful, mostly wild and not much boat traffic. We're looking forward to renting again!