The mighty Cessna 208 Caravan takes on a whole new personality when equipped with amphibious floats, turning into a turboprop pontoon boat that can cruise, land, and dock in spectacular style.

"The Cherokee IV is open for cruises all the way through the end of October and by appointment after that," said Mike Huber, general manager at Lake Junaluska. "We have weddings on this boat, we have ...