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.
The Luse Lounge
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.
June
July
August
September
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!
June
July
MemberSHIPs – One Price, All the Cruises
2025 Cruise MemberSHIPs
- FREE access to every Madam Carroll live entertainment cruise for all of the 2025 season!
- Discounts on All the Dinner and Brunch Cruises
- Discounts on the Brews Cruise Tickets
- Discounts on Madam Carroll Merchandise
- Purchase for Yourself or as a Gift!
Madam Carroll Gear – Visit the Boat for sizes and quantities!
Madam Carroll Knit Cap
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.
Please visit the Boat for limited sizes and quantities. Inventory is currently being updated and may not match the options below.
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!
Please visit the Boat for limited sizes and quantities. Inventory is currently being updated and may not match the options below.
Ship-Faced Madam Carroll Neon Tee
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!
Please visit the Boat for limited sizes and quantities. Inventory is currently being updated and may not match the options below.
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!
Please visit the Boat for limited sizes and quantities. Inventory is currently being updated and may not match the options below.
