Grand Traverse Bay Tour: Scenic Boat Experience

Experience a 2-hour sightseeing tour on Grand Traverse Bay. Enjoy scenic views, local snacks, and beverages on a double-decker boat.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Traverse City - Upon boarding The Discovery, the captain and crew will ensure your utmost comfort and care. As you explore the stunning Grand Traverse Bay, you’ll learn about the rich history of Traverse City, with the crew highlighting fascinating landmarks along the journey. Enjoy a refreshing drink or a locally inspired snack from one of the…
What's Included
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

Enjoy the stunning views of the beach town and peninsulas from the outdoor upper decks or from the comfort of the double-decker tour boat, which offers table and chair seating on both the main and upper decks.
Feeling hungry or thirsty? Head to the full-service bar on the main level for snacks and beverages that are locally inspired and sourced.
A trip…

Location
13271 S W Bay Shore Dr
South West Bay Shore Drive
Drop off guests at The Discovery boat and park across the street behind The Discovery office building.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Craig_b
Oct 19, 2025
2 hour cruise, narrated... - 2 hour cruise, narrated by the very knowledgeable captain. Interesting talk, my only regret is that he only spoke about half the time.
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W143aedavec
Oct 19, 2025
Fun time on Traverse Bay - We had a very nice time. Captain Jack did an excellent job of driving and narrating, and the weather was absolutely fantastic. Even met some very nice people.
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J3901dcbarbarar
Oct 18, 2025
Great Time - The Captain was great and so full of information. It was a great fun trip. So many pretty trees and beautiful houses. It was a little windy but with the windows the trip was great.
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Jodi_b
Oct 18, 2025
Fun and educational! - Very informative! We learned so much about the bay and the peninsulas. Would definitely do this again!
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Norwoodh2025
Oct 17, 2025
Fall Spectacular - Crew was very courteous and attentive, sights and narration were excellent. The growth and history of the region and its inhabitants was very interesting.
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Julie
Oct 9, 2025
Great afternoon cruise - Enjoyable and informative cruise. Great Captain and friendly crew made the trip fun. Highly recommend to all that visit
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Cynthia
Oct 7, 2025
Sisters Annual Trip - This was an annual sisters trip and we loved the Discovery Cruise last year! The guides were very nice and knowledgeable!
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Sandra_e
Oct 2, 2025
Excellent way to spend a beautiful day - The tour was very informative about the history of Traverse Bay. It was a little bit long. Probably could’ve been done within an hour to an hour and a half.
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U7838omtonyg
Sep 30, 2025
Awesome - Enjoyed the boat ride and the views, Capt. Jack provided interesting information and backstories, the music was great, and even the weather was beautiful.
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Rosita_r
Oct 1, 2025
Beautiful tour - It was a beautiful tour of the bay with an excellent captain and narrator. We learned so much interesting information about the area, both historical and current.
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).