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The Madam Carroll

The Queen of Lake Freeman

At 135 feet long and weighing in at 300 tons, the Madam Carroll is the largest registered boat in the state of Indiana. The vessel has an operational capacity of 500 guests and a license to party. She was launched on Lake Freeman in Monticello, Indiana in August of 1976. The Madam is now open all year dock-side and cruises seasonally on a regular schedule May through November providing live entertainment, dinner cruises, and private charters on one of the Midwest’s most unique and historical vessels.

Live Music and Cocktails DOCKSIDE!

The Luse Lounge is the Madam Carroll’s new dockside “boat bar” operation aptly named in commemoration of Madam Carroll founder, Bill Luse Sr. and family. The lounge operates just like a normal bar, out of the Madam Carroll while she is dockside.

LOUNGE HOURS : Wednesday – Saturday (4 PM – 11 PM) Live Music Every Friday!   ( See Schedule )

Popular Upcoming Events

Take a ride on Indiana’s Largest Boat as she cruises beautiful Lake Freeman for these high demand events out on the water.

2024 Sat 02 Nov 6:00 PM Sat 11:59 PM Halloween with RockAmerica | November 2nd, 2024 A Massive Halloween Party on the State's Largest Boat

2024 Sat 16 Nov 8:00 PM Sat 11:00 PM Bruce Barker | November 16th, 2024 This Event is Sold Out!

Live Shows Dockside

Support an Indiana icon, jump on board for one of our free dockside shows and keep Indiana’s Largest Boat floating for years to come!

2024 Fri 01 Nov 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 PM Triple Threat Dockside at the Luse Lounge

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We bring all your classic rock favorites, with a splash of Southern Rock, and country. Triple Threat is

We bring all your classic rock favorites, with a splash of Southern Rock, and country. Triple Threat is no stranger to playing on the big boat. They cover a wide range of great classic rock songs from Alice In Chains to Johnny Cash! You won’t be disappointed.

2024 Fri 08 Nov 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 PM The Waybacs Dockside at the Luse Lounge

The Waybacs are a group of seasoned players consisting of Chris Wiedner, Blake Watts, Kit Klutzke and Gaz

The Waybacs are a group of seasoned players consisting of Chris Wiedner, Blake Watts, Kit Klutzke and Gaz Ward. Much like a Waybac Machine, we like to take you back to the 60s and 70s playing music from groups such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top and much more! Its all the songs you know and love played with the passion and respect the songs deserve.

This is a 21+ event hosted dockside on the Madam Carroll. No cover. The Luse Lounge has live entertainment EVERY Friday! Read More About the Luse Lounge Line Up Online:  https://madamcarroll.com/luselounge/

2024 Fri 15 Nov 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 PM Smoke n' Ash Dockside at the Luse Lounge

Smoke n’ AshScott Haygood lead guitar vocalsAshlee Siegle vocalsDoug Richardson

Smoke n’ Ash Scott Haygood lead guitar vocals Ashlee Siegle vocals Doug Richardson guitar vocals

Smoke N’ Ash is a stripped down powerhouse of guitars and vocal harmonies. A three piece band featuring female and male vocals. Playing a mix of rock to country feels.

2024 Fri 22 Nov 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 PM Shipp of Fools Dockside at the Luse Lounge

Dropping some awesome original music lead by Mikey Shipp himself! This is a 21+ event hosted dockside on the

Dropping some awesome original music lead by Mikey Shipp himself!

2024 Fri 29 Nov 8:30 PM Fri 11:30 PM Group Therapy Dockside at the Luse Lounge

Group Therapy plays a variety of music across many genres. They are a group of friends bringing the

Group Therapy plays a variety of music across many genres. They are a group of friends bringing the music out of the garage and on to the stage. Group Therapy is local to Monticello and will rock your sock off.

MemberSHIPs –  One Price, All the Cruises

2024 Cruise MemberSHIPs

• FREE access to every Madam Carroll live entertainment cruise for all of the 2024
• 40% Off All the Dinner and Brunch Cruises
• $20 Off Brews Cruise Tickets
• 20% Off Madam Carroll Merchandise
• Purchase for Yourself or as a Gift!

SALE: New Madam Carroll Gear – Shipped Right to Your Door!

Madam Carroll Knit Cap

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You’re going to catch a cold if you go outside this winter and don’t have a Madam Carroll knit cap on. One size fits all, unless your head is abnormally large.

Ship-Faced Madam Carroll Black Long Sleeve Tee

Probably the coolest t-shirt ever made. These Madam Carroll long sleeve tees are black with the ship’s logo on the front and “Lets Get Ship Faced” on the back. If you’ve ever partied on Indiana’s largest boat, then you likely need to have some Madam Carroll gear!

Ship-Faced Madam Carroll Neon Tee

Low Stock Clearance SALE: Probably the coolest t-shirt ever made. These Madam Carroll tees are neon green with the ship’s logo on the front and “Lets Get Ship Faced” on the back. If you’ve ever partied on Indiana’s largest boat, then you likely need to have some Madam Carroll gear!

Ship-Faced Madam Carroll Olive Full Zip Hoodie

A hoodie!? That zips up in the front?! What will they think of next! These Madam Carroll zip ups are olive in color with the ship’s logo on the front and “Ship Faced” on the back. If you’ve ever partied on Indiana’s largest boat, then you likely need to have some Madam Carroll gear!