Manitou Wine Tasting Cruise Experience

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Embark on a tranquil 2-hour cruise on the Grand Traverse Bay with the Manitou. Enjoy breathtaking views and savor curated wines from a local winery for a unique northern Michigan escape.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

What makes this tour truly unique is the opportunity to combine the tranquility of a Grand Traverse Bay cruise with a curated wine-tasting experience. Imagine yourself gliding across the sparkling waters aboard the majestic Schooner Manitou, taking in breathtaking views and spotting local wildlife along the shore, all while savoring a medley of five distinct wines from a celebrated local winery. This isn't just a wine tasting, it's a 2-hour escape into the beauty of northern Michigan, where the refreshing aromas of fine wine mingle with the gentle bay breezes for an unforgettable sensory experience.

What You Get

Our best trip protection plan included, cancel until 24 hours before your cruise!
Winery representative and wine expert to guide the tasting
English Speaking Guide
Gratuities
Snacks
Choose from light snacks, available for sale onboard.
Carbonated beverages
Our hard-working crew serve up a selection of local and nationwide distribution beverages.

Good To Know

  • Be sure to bring your government-issued ID. All participants are required to have ID since this is a 21+ event. Please leave beverages and coolers ashore.
  • Since this cruise is in the evening, we would recommend dressing appropriately for the colder temperatures.
  • All passengers should wear rubber soft-soled sneakers/tennis shoes or sandals.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Grand Traverse Bay (Pass By)

Escape to serenity on our relaxing evening wine-tasting cruise aboard the Schooner Manitou! This two-hour experience offers a delightful blend of local flavor and breathtaking scenery. Indulge in a curated selection of five exquisite wines from a premier local winery, while you glide across the sparkling waters of Grand Traverse Bay. Keep an eye out for local Traverse City wildlife along the tranquil shores of Lake Michigan. Let the refreshing aromas of fine wine and the gentle bay breezes wash over you as you sit back and soak in the stunning views. This is the perfect way to unwind and experience the best of Traverse City!

Traverse City (Pass By)

Experience a unique vantage of the city skyline from the water.

Peninsula Township (Pass By)

Enjoy the view of Old Mission Peninsula from the water.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

13223 S W Bay Shore Dr, South West Bay Shore Drive, Elmwood Township Leelanau County Michigan, United States, US, 49684

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You can park in the lot behind the Discovery Center Collaborative (13170 S West Bay Shore Dr) directly across the street from our ticket booth. Please use the pedestrian crossing to get to us! If you are getting dropped off and don't have to park, you can go directly to Discovery Pier to check in.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $87.85 
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Please note that the time is in Eastern Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: July 8, 2025
from  $87.85  per guest
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Please note that the time is in Eastern Time.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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