Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks is a popular vacation destination for families and anyone looking for fun in the sun. The water is the main attraction here, with every water sport and activity known to man to participate in.

Just what is there to do in Lake of the Ozarks? You name it; it's all right here. There's water-skiing, wake-boarding, fishing, speed boating, regular boating, jet skiing, canoeing, and kayaking. Lake of the Ozarks offers another incredibly popular activity; boat cruises. They offer more kinds of cruises here than practically anywhere else. It's truly amazing. All you have to do is sit back and relax, and let someone else do the steering while you enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh splendid air of the Ozark Mountains.

Would you believe there's a tropical cruise in the Ozarks? It's like being in the Bahamas! Once you board one of the Tropical Island Cruise yachts, with the wonderful ambiance, the breathtaking scenery, and the island music, you can't help but feel like you are in a remote tropical paradise. The Tropical Island Cruise offers tours for up to 150 people, and lunch or dinner cruises lasting about two hours. You can enjoy a family cruise, a business cruise or have a wedding reception cruise.

Did you ever experience a cruise on a paddle-boat? Now is your chance to have a wonderful cruise on the Tom Sawyer: The Paddlewheeler. What an incredible way to go back in time when paddle-boats were the only way to go. Just the sound of the paddles hitting the water makes young and old alike truly feel like life has slowed down becoming easier. You can opt for a family cruise, or a more romantic evening cruise with dinner. Facts and trivia about the Lake of the Ozark are offered in this 90- minute sightseeing adventure.

For a more intimate, private tour of the lake, go on a cruise with First Mate Charters. If you want to take a tour of the lake with your family, they will take you there.  If you want to have a business, lunch, and float past million dollar homes, that's okay with the flexible people at First Mate. Charter a boat to go fishing, and they will even show you how catch some of the rather large fish in the 92 miles of lake. You even get to see Bagnell Dam that creates electric power for Central Missouri.

For the party animal, Silver Lining Charters offers the chance to have a rowdy sightseeing time by taking you to Party Cove. Party Cove is famous for its major partying atmosphere, hence the name Party Cove. Nakedness is not allowed here, but women of all ages are routinely seen here topless. The Playboy Channel came here and did a show on party Cove and the overall atmosphere here. Silver Lining is just a laid back kind of company and will take you anywhere on the lake your heart desires. Whether you want to take the family for daytime cruise, or whether you want to whoop it up at Party Cove they can take you there.

Lake of the Ozarks offers so much fun wrapped up in 92 miles of water that you won't be able to fit it all in. Save some time for a lake cruise whether you want a relaxing adventure, or a rowdy partying experience, it's all here on the water at Lake of the Ozarks.

This guide to cruising along Lake of the Ozarks was brought to you by Kate Johns.