Madam Carroll

Madam Carroll The Madam Carroll is a historic vessel offering cocktails, excursions, dancing, and special events while cruising beautiful Lake Freeman in Monticello, IN.
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A Letter from the New Owners:

It is with great humility and a sense of honor that we have taken ownership of Indiana’s Largest Boat. Being local to the community, we fully understand the historical significance of The Madam Carroll and great responsibility that comes with operating such a profound vessel. We are looking forward to a wonderful second year in operation and lots of in store! We wou

ld encourage fans of the Madam Carroll and residents of the Monticello area to sign up for our email updates by visiting https://madamcarroll.com/newsletter/ We will be sure to supply our patrons with timely news and updates as we prepare for the coming year. Cheers,
Chris Peters & Chris Lehe

Two thumbs up for another amazing Dinner Cruise! This time, we cruised the lake with live music from Malachi Jaggers, de...
08/29/2026

Two thumbs up for another amazing Dinner Cruise! This time, we cruised the lake with live music from Malachi Jaggers, delicious food from Oak&Barrel Monticello, and the best company onboard!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special. And of course, a big thank you to Oak & Barrel for the absolutely delicious food!

Ready to join us for the next/final one? Grab your tickets for our upcoming Dinner Cruise through the link below! ⬇️

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://madamcarroll.com/dinner-brunch-cruises/

Keep the night going with us at the Luse Lounge TONIGHT! After the Malachi Jaggers Dinner Cruise docks, join us dockside...
08/28/2026

Keep the night going with us at the Luse Lounge TONIGHT!

After the Malachi Jaggers Dinner Cruise docks, join us dockside from 9:30–11:30 PM for live music from Malachi Jaggers! 🍻🎸

Bringing his own Americana twist to the stage, Malachi blends heartfelt originals, familiar favorites, and a sound inspired by legends like The Beatles and Tom Petty. His authentic storytelling and nostalgic-meets-modern sound make for the perfect way to spend your Friday night!

✨ 21+ | No Cover/Tickets Required | Live Music | Dockside
📍 Luse Lounge aboard the Madam Carroll

Come grab a drink, enjoy the music, and keep the party going! 🎶🍹

Toy Factory is taking over the Madam Carroll, and if you know The Toyz, you know there’s NO sitting down for this one! G...
08/27/2026

Toy Factory is taking over the Madam Carroll, and if you know The Toyz, you know there’s NO sitting down for this one!

Get ready for a high-energy, non-stop party and an unforgettable night out on Lake Freeman!

🍕 Come hungry! Our 2nd Deck Snack Bar will be open serving pulled pork, fries, popcorn, snacks, and Arni’s Pizza!
🛳️ Saturday, September 19th
Boarding: 6:30–7:45 PM
Cruising: 8:00–11:00 PM

Grab your crew, grab your tickets, and get ready to dance the night away!

🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://madamcarroll.com/events/toy-factory-september-19th-2026/

Tag your concert crew below! 👇

50 years of memories, and what a celebration it was! 🎉Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who came out t...
08/26/2026

50 years of memories, and what a celebration it was! 🎉

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who came out to celebrate the Madam Carroll’s 50th Birthday with us! What an incredibly special day filled with amazing music, great drinks, so much laughter, and a whole lot of memories made on Lake Freeman!

Seeing so many familiar faces, along with new friends joining in on the celebration, reminded us just how special the Madam Carroll truly is. For 50 years, this boat has been more than just a place to cruise, it’s been a place where people come together to celebrate, make memories, and enjoy the beauty of our community!

A huge thank you to our incredible staff, entertainers, vendors, and every single person who has supported the Madam Carroll throughout the years. This celebration was everything we hoped it would be and more!

Thank you for celebrating 50 YEARS with us! 🎂🎉🛳️

50th birthday couldn’t be celebrated just right without an 8ft long cake! 🎂
08/23/2026

50th birthday couldn’t be celebrated just right without an 8ft long cake! 🎂

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY, MADAM CARROLL! 🎉50 YEARS of cruising, celebrating, making memories, and bringing people together on...
08/22/2026

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY, MADAM CARROLL! 🎉

50 YEARS of cruising, celebrating, making memories, and bringing people together on Lake Freeman!

But a milestone like this wouldn’t be possible without the people who have been along for the ride.

To our incredible customers, thank you for choosing to spend your birthdays, dinners, weekends, celebrations, and summer nights with us. Every ticket purchased, event attended, meal enjoyed, and memory made has helped make the Madam Carroll what she is today!

To our amazing staff, past and present, thank you for the countless hours, hard work, dedication, and heart you’ve poured into this boat over the years. You are such a huge part of what makes the Madam Carroll special!

And to everyone who has supported us, our vendors, entertainers, partners, local community, families, and friends, thank you for believing in the Madam Carroll and helping us keep this tradition going!

50 years is something worth celebrating, and we’re so grateful to have you along for the ride! Here’s to the memories behind us, the memories still to come, and 50 more years of cruising Lake Freeman! 🚢

Happy Birthday, Madam Carroll!

Friday night's belong dockside! Grab your friends, order your favorite drink, and settle in for a night of LIVE MUSIC wi...
08/21/2026

Friday night's belong dockside!

Grab your friends, order your favorite drink, and settle in for a night of LIVE MUSIC with The Cosmic Situation!

With a 55-song cover set featuring classic rock favorites from the ’60s through today, they’re bringing the perfect soundtrack for a night at the Luse Lounge!

🍹 Cold drinks
🎸 Live music
🌊 Lake views
🎟️ No cover/tickets required
🔞 21+

And yes… Gotcha Covered Food Truck will be here starting at 4 PM, so you can grab a bite and keep the night going!

GOOD FOOD + LIVE MUSIC = YOUR FRIDAY NIGHT PLANS! We’ve got Gotcha Covered Food Truck pulling up to the Luse Lounge this...
08/20/2026

GOOD FOOD + LIVE MUSIC = YOUR FRIDAY NIGHT PLANS!

We’ve got Gotcha Covered Food Truck pulling up to the Luse Lounge this Friday! They’ll be serving up food starting at 4 PM and sticking around until late night, so come hungry and make a whole evening of it!

Grab dinner dockside, snag a drink, and stick around for The Cosmic Situation bringing a full night of classic rock covers from the ’60s to today!

🍴 Gotcha Covered Food Truck: 4p – Late Night
🎸 Live Music: The Cosmic Situation 8:30p -11:30p
⚓️ Location: Luse Lounge Dockside open at 4p
🔞 21+ Event
🎟️ No cover/tickets required

Come hungry. Stay late. See you dockside!

50 YEARS. ONE BIG PARTY. ONE NIGHT TO REMEMBER! The Madam Carroll is turning 50 and we’re celebrating BIG! 🎉🛥️Join us Au...
08/20/2026

50 YEARS. ONE BIG PARTY. ONE NIGHT TO REMEMBER!

The Madam Carroll is turning 50 and we’re celebrating BIG! 🎉🛥️

Join us August 22nd as we celebrate 50 YEARS on Lake Freeman with Indiana favorite Group Therapy bringing the party to the boat!

This isn’t just another cruise, it’s 50 years of memories, music, sunsets, and good times on the lake. And we’re ready to make this celebration one for the books!🍾

🎟️ Grab your tickets NOW here: https://madamcarroll.com/events/50th-birthday-august-22nd/

Summer may be winding down, but the fun on Lake Freeman is just getting started! We’ve still got plenty of ways to keep ...
08/19/2026

Summer may be winding down, but the fun on Lake Freeman is just getting started!

We’ve still got plenty of ways to keep the party going aboard the Madam Carroll from our 50th Birthday Cruise to Bruce Barker cruises, Dinner Cruises, and more!

Whether you’re looking for a night out with friends, a special dinner on the water, or a reason to celebrate, we’ve got a cruise for you!

🎟️ Check out the remaining events + grab your tickets: https://madamcarroll.com/tickets/

Don’t let summer slip away without making a few more memories on the lake! 🌊

Address

12244 N Upper Lakeshore Drive
Monticello, IN
47960

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 4pm - 12am

Telephone

+15745833545

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