Top Traverse City Cruises & Sailing

Wind down and relax as our captain and first mate teach you about our elegant schooner and share stories about the history of the lands, people and waters of the Grand Traverse Bay area. Enjoy complimentary locally sourced gourmet food, wine, and cocktails while watching the sunset paint the sky. This is a 3-hour sail. The tour starts at 6:30 p.m. with check-in beginning at 5:45 p.m. Expected return time is 9:30 p.m. We have a variety of beverage options including wine, cocktails, local spirits, soda and water. Food is served around 8:00 p.m. We respectfully request that guests not bring additional alcoholic beverages. Free parking is available at the check-in kiosk, which is located at The Delamar Resort, 615 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI. Please bring rain gear, a beach towel, and appropriate non-skid footwear for boating. There may be an opportunity to swim, weather and wind permitting. Tours will be rescheduled if necessary due to inclement weather.

Most tasting tours drive you around in their own vehicles, adding to the costs. But you can hire a designated driver to drive your car on your adventure and save some dough. Discover breweries, wineries, and distilleries around Traverse City, Michigan on a half-day tour and sit back and relax while someone else does the driving.

Traverse City lies right on the water, so it’s only natural to find a few activities that let you take advantage of its location while you’re there. This Grand Traverse Bay All-Inclusive Daytime Sailing Experience lets you set sail in a schooner, while you relax with awesome bay views. If you’d like you can help with the sailing process and learn about the area, too.

New for 2022! Get ready for a beautiful day. As a Rare Bird on the Bay guest, you’ll not only be treated to great sailing, you’ll also get to taste food and drink from around the region as you learn about points of interest from our crew. Once welcomed on board by the captain and crew, you will kick back and relax and leave the sailing to us. You'll enjoy an open bar stocked your choice of locally made beverages and we will serve up a farm-to-fork meal once we are out on the bay. Get your camera ready for many photo-worthy moments!

New for 2022! Get ready for a beautiful day. As a Rare Bird on the Bay guest, you’ll not only be treated to great sailing, you’ll also get to taste food and drink from around the region as you learn about points of interest from our crew. Once welcomed on board by the captain and crew, you will kick back and relax and leave the sailing to us. You'll enjoy an open bar stocked your choice of locally made beverages and we will serve up a farm-to-fork meal once we are out on the bay. Get your camera ready for many photo-worthy moments!

Known for its wineries and picturesque lake views, Old Mission Peninsula is a must-visit for wine lovers. By joining this winery tour, you can visit four of the Peninsula’s wineries and enjoy round-trip transportation from Traverse City. That way, everyone in your group can indulge in wine and enjoy the scenery without worrying about driving.

Visiting new wineries is always an enjoyable experience, but if you have to figure out rides from one winery to the next, it can be difficult if everyone in your group is drinking. This Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour from Traverse City takes care of the rides for you—and the winery reservations, too. Visit four popular wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula, and take in stunning views.

New for 2022! Get ready for a beautiful day. As a Mammoth on the Bay guest, you’ll not only be treated to great sailing, you’ll also get to taste food and drink from around the region as you learn about points of interest from our crew. Once welcomed on board by the captain and crew, you will kick back and relax and leave the sailing to us. You'll enjoy an open bar stocked your choice of locally made beverages and we will serve up a farm-to-fork meal once we are out on the bay. Get your camera ready for many photo-worthy moments!

You'll have the Wind Dancer Schooner all to yourself as you and your guests enjoy the deck and salon of this custom made Colvin Schooner. Taste food and drink from around the region as you learn about points of interest from our crew. Once welcomed on board by the captain and crew, you will kick back and relax and leave the sailing to us. You'll enjoy your choice of beverages, locally-crafted snacks, and a delicious deck-side picnic, created by the executive chefs at Artisan, one of Traverse City's finest restaurants. Swimming from the boat is allowed, depending on conditions. So many photo-worthy moments to choose from! So many great memories to be made!