Sunset Cruise Experience on West Grand Traverse Bay
Description
Savor a Grand Traverse Bay sunset on The Discovery as the sky colors dazzle and the boat slowly motor along the shoreline. The Discovery gives you the option to be snug inside from the elements or to enjoy the fresh breezes from the bow or outdoor patio on the only double-decker tour boat on West Grand Traverse Bay. We like to say "it's always sunny on The Discovery" because we can cruise in almost any kind of weather. Snacks and drinks available for purchase at our onboard bar.
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Itinerary
Cruise the West Grand Traverse Bay shoreline as you enjoy the splendor of the setting sun behind the hills of the Leelanau Peninsula. -Fun for All Ages -Flexible Seating Options--Indoors with panoramic windows or outside for fresh lake breezes. -Friendly & Knowledgeable Crew Indulge in a selection of locally sourced beverages and snacks, available for purchase onboard.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(52)
Wonderful and lovely sunset tour would highly recommend for anyone visiting traverse city. The weather and views were perfect
Thankyou Ali, your 5-star review is truly appreciated, and we can’t express our gratitude enough. Sharing your rating with us and the broader community is such a kind gesture! We're looking forward to another fair-weather day with you out on the water.
We had a party of 6, 3 adults and 3 kids and we had such a wonderful time! Even though part of the view was obstructed by the smoke from the fires in Canada, it was still a beautiful ride out on the water. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and kind and made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. Would do it again for sure! It was our first time in MI and we can’t wait to go back.
Thank you for letting us know that we still hit the mark despite the subpar conditions! We'll be sure to pass on your praise to our crew so they can know they're doing a phenomenal job out there. We hope that next time you come out with us, the weather will be just as great as our service!
The boat captain, Jack, and assistant did a great job! Unfortunately we didn’t have the boat we booked so our toddler and parents didn’t feel like the ferry boat was safe for them. Both men were available for questions but there was no narration during the excursion. The trip was scheduled for 2 hrs and ours lasted 90 mins.
Thank you for taking the time to offer feedback. We truly value your comments, as it helps us improve our product. We offer both a narrated Guided Sightseeing Cruise from 2:30-4:30 and a Sunset Cruise 90 minutes before sunset with no narration. In addition to being moved to the smaller boat, you also ended up on the Sunset Cruise and not the narrated cruise -- please accept our sincerest apologies. While we've made every effort to communicate these changes before guests arrive, we recognize that our message hasn't always reached everyone as clearly as it should. We're truly sorry that this was your experience. We would love the chance to welcome you back aboard The Discovery to create the memorable outing you were expecting.
Different boat than expected … thought I booked with tour commentary… check to make sure what you booked
Thank you for your feedback. Although we sent emails and did our best to contact passengers by phone, we realize that some may not have received the message that our boat The Discovery was out for upgrades and was replaced by the Miss Lauren. For that we are very sorry and wish we could make it up to you. We offer two cruises each day: the Guided Sightseeing Cruise is narrated and the Sunset Cruise is not. We hope you can accept our sincere apologies and visit us another time when The Discovery is back in operation.
The Lauren was not the same as the boat I purchased tickets for and not a good substitute. It was not even narrated.
We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We offer two cruises each day and one is narrated (The Guided Bay Cruise) and the other is not narrated (The Sunset Cruise). We sincerely hope you will join us on the Guided Bay Cruise on The Discovery when she is back in operation. Please accept our apologies for the confusion.
A nice boat with all the essentials, and a crew that will make sure you get the most beautiful views. They were careful to make sure the trip was safe due to weather, and when it needed to be cut short due to lightning they provided a refund on the time missed without us asking!!
Thank you for such a nice review, Michael! It was a great day for weather watching, and we're glad you had as much fun as we did! We pride ourselves in our excellent customer service, so we're happy to hear we hit the mark with you looking forward to your next visit!
Nice and smooth sunset cruise with music and cash bar. Captain Mark & bartender Michael were great at answering our questions.
Thank you for the kind words, Cathy! We're very glad to have both Capt. Mark and Michael on our team, and we look forward to you joining us on the water again sometime!
Very professional very courteous kept you updated on weather situations great captain. Seats could be a little more comfortable other than that it was great!
So glad you enjoyed the ride! Thanks for the kind words. We hope to see you again!
Super attentive, it was a nice group, there was a little dog, I loved that they enabled new area to change and everything looks good
Gracias por su resena. Nos alegra que usted y su grupo hayan tenido una gran experiencia
It's relaxing and fun, the Crew was great, and the price is very affordable. The fall foliage was spectacular and sunset awesome.
Thank you so much for the positive review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and were able to catch an awesome sunset. Please come cruise with us again!
