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Daily Cruises from Sister Bay and Gills Rock

Daily narrated scenic cruises from 45 minutes to 1½ hours. See cliffs, caves, lighthouses, mega-homes, islands, and sunsets. Learn about shipwreck lore and history of this beautiful Peninsula and Islands.

Daily Cruises Departing From Sister Bay

For Sister Bay Reservations call (920) 854-4707
For Gills Rock Cruises click here

Coastline, Cliffs, & Caves Cruise - North Relax on a 1 hour cruise along the scenic coastline north to Ellison Bluff County Parks cliffs & caves. See mega-homes including the "cliff house" with it's glass floor and glimpses of the largest home in Wisconsin. Adults $39, children under 12 $29.
Coastline, Cliffs, & Caves Cruise - South This 1 hour cruise follows the beautiful coastline south to Peninsula State Park's cliffs & caves. See large homes on the bluffs, Little Sister Bay, Eagle Harbor, Nicolet Bay and Horseshoe Island. Adults $39, children under 12 $29.
Lighthouse and Islands Cruise - South: This 1½ hour cruise includes all of the Coastline, Cliffs, and Caves Cruise as described above plus continuing on through the Strawberry Channel where you will see Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, the Strawberry Islands, Chambers Island, and more of the scenic coastline along the shores of Peninsula State Park. adults $46, children $36.
Ellison Bay - North: Enjoy this 1 1/2 cruise as we head north to Sister Islands, the site of a shipwreck from 1873. You will not be able to see this wreck as it is too deep but we will explain the details of how it happened. From there we will continue on to the scenic harbor of Ellison Bay where in the distance you will see Deaths Door Bluff County Park and learn the history of Deaths Door Passage. On the way back we will get you up close to the cliffs and caves of Ellison Bluff County Park and show you several mega-homes including the "cliff house" with it's glass floor and glimpses of the largest house in Wisconsin. Adults $46, children $36.
Sunset Cruise: End your day watching the sunset from the boat as we cruise along the scenic coastline. Along the way you will see many large waterfront homes, Sister Islands, and beautiful bays. Adults $46, children $36.
Mini-Cruise: This trip was added due to requests from customers looking for a shorter boat ride to see the scenic coastline from the water. On this 45 minute cruise you will see large homes, a scenic bay, Pebble Beach, Sister Islands and more. As our crew tells you about the history and shipwreck lore of this area you will find yourself wanting to join us for one of our other cruises. Adults $34, children $24.
All trips above depart from our dock at the Sister Bay Village Marina on Hwy. 42. Parking available along the road and in the village parking lot on Sunset Drive. Please see our Private Charter page for information on other specialty cruises and private cruises. Departure times for daily cruises from Sister Bay: 11:00 AM   1:00 PM   3:00 PM   5:00 PM   7:00 PM Daily Cruises Departing From Gills Rock For Gills Rock Reservations call (920) 421-0922 For Sister Bay Cruises click here
Our new boat the Shoreline Adventurer also offers narrated sightseeing cruises from Gills Rock and Sister Bay
Deaths Door Lighthouse Cruise Enjoy a scenic 1 1/2 hour cruise across Deaths Door Passage where you will see the lighthouses on Plum Island and Pilot Island, the Detroit Harbor entrance light, Washington Island, and Detroit Island. As we circle Plum Island you will also see the historic Coast Guard Station and the Plum Island Range Lights. Learn how ships navigate through Deaths Door and see the site of several shipwrecks at Pilot Island that did not make it. As we head back along the tip of the Peninsula you will see cliffs, caves, and beautiful waterfront homes. Adults $46, children $36.
Bay to Lake Coastline Cruise (New for 2011) See the entire tip of the Peninsula from deaths Door Bluff County Park on the Bay then all the scenic coastline and beautiful homes across to Northport on Lake Michigan. You will see towering cliffs, caves, a shipwreck site, and the site of historic Indian paintings on the cliffs as well as views of Plum, Pilot, and Washington Islands across the channel. 1 1/2 hour. Adults $46, children $36.
Deaths Door Breakfast or Lunch and Lighthouse Cruise This cruise follows the same route as the Lighthouse Cruise described above plus a stop on Washington Island at a waterfront restaurant for either a breakfast or a lunch. Breakfast cruise can depart at 8 AM or 9 AM for either a breakfast prior to the tour or a later breakfast after the tour. Lunch cruise departs at 10 AM or 11 AM . Your choice of meals from the menu are on your own separate from the cruise. Adults $49, children $39. Total trip time including 1 1/2 hour Lighthouse Cruise and stop on Washington Island for meal is about 2 1/2 hours. Advance reservations are needed for this cruise.

Shipwreck photo showing hull and railing as seen from our boat

All Gills Rock trips depart from our dock in front of the Shoreline Restaurant and Motel. Parking is available only behind the Shoreline condo building. Please do not park by gift shops, restaurant, or motel parking areas.

You are welcome to bring food, beverages and cameras along for the cruise. And, we suggest that you bring along warmer clothing because it can be cooler on the lake.

Note: Departure times can vary. Sunset cruise time varies with sunset time, check for current time.Trip times are approximate due to weather and wave conditions, and private charters. All prices subject to change based on fuel prices.