Center Hill Lake Charters
For everyone's enjoyment of their trip with The Dabbling Duck Charters LLC, we ask you to please follow our rules:
Absolutely NO glass is permitted on board, protecting both our boat and the water.
We will provide cups, bottled water and ice. You are allowed to bring your own refreshments - please no red liquids.
Additionally, NO alcohol is allowed on board with guests under 21 unless a parent or legal guardian is present as well and you have booked a private charter.
All guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All guests 12 years or younger are required by Tennessee law to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times. Life jackets will be provided. NO CHILDREN UNDER 5 PERMITTED.
Appropriate swimwear is required on the boat too. No obscene or inappropriate clothing or behavior will be tolerated. The Dabbling Duck Boat Charters LLC offers a family-friendly experience.
No dogs unless you have a private, custom charter.
No smoking ( open flames are dangerous on a boat)
No flip flops or open toed shoes if you plan on getting off the boat at the falls. Only swim shoes, tennis shoes that you don't mind getting wet, or closed toed shoes allowed around the falls due to fishing gear, glass, or metal that may be under the water around these areas.
Please bring towels and apply sunscreen before boarding the boat.
Our Captains are CPR- and first aid certified so you can feel safe and relaxed during your time out on the water.
Custom outings are also available, call (440) 813-2383 for inquiries.
**Water Levels are not always high enough to boat all the way to the falls. there may be a hike to the bottom. (This can be a short and easy hike, a moderate hike or a strenuous hike depending on the time of year and water levels). Please contact us with any concerns about this. We want you to have a fun and exciting trip and be well-prepared for your trip so you have your very best experience!
Captain Shane and Captain Jaime Green, a husband and wife team, are experienced boaters.
We have captained vessels on inland lakes as well as Lake Erie. We are both certified in CPR and First Aid , and possess captain’s licenses from The United States Coast Guard.
Our boat is a 2022 SunTracker Pontoon 24 feet in length with a 90 HP Mercury outboard motor. Our boat comfortably seats 10 people and has a bimini top for shade.
It also has an electric trolling motor and storage space for coolers, and towels.
The Dabbling Duck Charters LLC Weather Policy
To ensure guest safety, The Dabbling Duck Charters LLC team has the authority to deem whether weather conditions are “charterable” or “uncharterable” due to weather conditions.
Uncharterable weather conditions are typically the result of (but are not limited to) heavy storms, lightning, and strong winds. Light rain, passing storms, and cooler temperatures are typically considered charterable.
In the case that conditions are deemed uncharterable, we will work with the charterer (Sailor) to temporarily postpone or reschedule your charter to a future date. In the case of a reschedule, The Dabbling Duck Charters LLC will issue a rescheduling credit, or a refund if you prefer.
The Dabbling Duck Charters LLC Cancellation Policy
SORRY NO REFUNDS. When you book a boat ride with us, you reserve a seat that could have been available for someone else. NO REFUNDS unless the captain cancels due to dangerous weather conditions. We will determine weather conditions generally within 2 hours of your departure time. If we deem weather to be dangerous, we will contact you ASAP. Thank You.
Come Sail Away- Come Sail Away- Come Sail Away with US!
The Dabbling Duck Charters LLC’s mission is to provide a relaxing, fun, safe and memorable way for families to experience Center Hill Lake and its beautiful scenery by chartered boat with an experienced tour guide. You can visit waterfalls, go swimming, enjoy sunset cruises with a dinner from the marina restaurant to go and enjoy on the boat. You can even bring Fido along when you book a private charter. (6 seats)!
We are committed to providing great service to a diverse, passionate group of customers. The best way for us to achieve this is by providing our customers with a comprehensive boating experience through safety, value added services and by giving them the memories they will always cherish.
About Our Trips
Our Cruises depart from the marina at 10:00am and 2:00 pm. 6 seats will be available per cruise, and if you would like to reserve the whole boat, please contact us for availability! Email The Dabbling Duck Charters LLC.
We will pick up and drop off passengers from Cookeville Boat Dock Marina 13800 Cookeville Boat Dock Rd Baxter Tennessee 38544. (Please park on the left side of the lot near the marina.)
Our boat is located at the first pier closest to the marina at slip number 1009. Please meet us there at the slip no later than 15 minutes before the departure time. Excursions will be approximately 2 1/2 hours long.
There is a restaurant available at Cookeville Boat Dock for lunches and dinners. (Seasonal hours will apply)