We would give 6-stars if that was an option. Captain Ashley and Pete set us up with a custom tour…read morefrom Bayfield all the way to the Outer Island with stops at lighthouses and caves. Captain Pete really knows his stuff and made this a most memorable trip. His boat skills allowed us to get up into the caves and experience the site and sound up close. He was even able to dock in the choppy water so we could hike up to the lighthouse in Devil's Island. Could not say enough amazing things! Thank you, Captain Ashley and Pete!

We had an awesome time on our private tour with Captain Pete yesterday. We were very blessed with…read moreunbelievably calm water and were able to enjoy all those amazing caves and islands and lighthouses up close. Captain Pete was extremely friendly and informative. Captain Ashley was very helpful in setting up our trip on short notice as I called her the night before and she was able to accommodate us. I feel we got more than our monies worth and would absolutely do this trip again. Highly recommend them to anyone who's interested in viewing this amazing ecological area.

Kayaked out to the sea caves yesterday and had a fabulous day!! Jared was our guide and he provided…read moretop-notch service before, during, and after the tour! Highly recommend taking a paddle with this company if you're in the area!

We were lucky to have a very calm day on the water, making the tour beginner friendly. The tour…read morewill be in a tandem kayak. For the 8 am tour we were the first people out on the water which made the experience extra peaceful. I highly recommend doing this! Jared is really friendly and gives great local suggestions. He also will take pictures and videos for you that turned out great

We rented a cabin cruiser from Brad and Karen for a day. Boat was in great shape and they were…read moresuper knowledgeable and accommodating, moving our reservation twice for us. Once on the account of bad planning on my part and once on the account of weather. I can't recommend them enough.

Wow, what a find! I really wanted to take a boat tour while I was visiting the Apostle Islands so I…read morecould see the fun sites you can't really see from shore in Bayfield or on Madeline. Karen at Adventure Tours was a total rockstar in helping me get a tour booked. I came a bit early in the season and with my dog, so getting a date and a group willing to travel with a dog was a bit challenging. Karen was constantly communicating with me while I was up there trying to find a group for me to go out on the boat with. And she did! We'd been chatting back and forth while she was checking the best date for the weather, and we were able to have a wonderful tour! Captain Lauren was likewise a rockstar and our all-lady tour (except for my male pup) was a total blast. I love that this tour was in a smaller speedboat and there were only four of us plus dog plus Captain Lauren. We got to chat and mention things we might want to know and see, and Lauren was a trove of information and fun facts. We also were able to get closer to some of the cooler islands and rock formations than the huge commerical tour boats we saw further out in the water. We got to naviate inside some of the sea caves and look out at the big boats who couldn't fit or get this close. This was 100% the way to go for a water tour. I cannot recommend this option enough, and extra love for being dog friendly.

We had a phenomenal day with Alec! He was fantastic, and we highly recommend him!…read more The Dinghy Cave Adventure was definitely a highlight of the day--such a fun and memorable experience. If you're looking for a great adventure and someone who knows how to make the day special, book with Alec! i

We went on a 5 hour tour with the captain, Marlin. He was very informative and good natured. He…read morereally turned the experience into an extraordinary experience. the scenery was gorgeous!

I've have 5 trips with Superior Charters. We do a bare boat charter each September. Great boat,…read moregreat sailing trip. No issues with reservations or customer service. Clear Air sails like a dream and we've had her for 4 years now. Although we've had some minor nav instrument issues, no major mechanical issues. We"ve never had to call in for anything. The boat is always clean and ready for us. The captains that check us out in the morning have always been helpful and polite.

My 3rd trip with Superior Charters and as usual everything was outstanding. The boats are in great…read moreshape. The reservation process is fully automated and flawless. The staff are friendly and helpful. The two adjacent marinas are well laid out with spacious fairways and slips and excellent restroom/shower facilities. I have chartered 32 and 39 foot Benneteaus as well as the Lagoon 380 and been very pleased with the condition and operation of the vessels. I have done the safety reviews with Superior Charters' captains and have found them to be very professional, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Superior Charters sets an outstanding example for all chartering agencies.

So much fun on the Madeline island ferry. Such fast, easy onboarding and off boarding. So…read moreaffordable for a round trip with or without a car. Staff is great - Rowan was friendly and got us to and from safely. Make sure to watch the schedule so you make it back on time!

The only way to get from Bayfield to Madeline Island so you gotta make the most of it!! As a first…read moretimer, I had more enthusiasm round 1 as opposed to round 5. Upon entry, you can purchase your ticket directly on the dock in either a 1-way or round trip. If you're good with keeping a ticketed piece of paper, you can attempt the round trip if you need to come back. Otherwise, we didn't like the idea that our ticket could get lost so we always did a 1-way. Vehicles of all kinds load onto the ferry with an extremely efficient staff and then magic happens as you are transported in about 20 minutes. Dogs are welcomed on the ferry along with bikes, scooters and walk-ons. Our lesson learned was that we didn't need to take our vehicle everywhere and the next time we visit, we plan to do a lot more commuting via foot. In addition, it's way cheaper to travel without a vehicle. There is a ferry schedule posted online and lots of hard copy handouts around town. Once the ferry is going across Lake Superior, if you can exit the car (sometimes you can't depending on how tight parking is), you can walk up the steps to the observation deck or stand near your vehicle. I like that there's a variety of ways to travel and I imagine locals see this is just another bus or train route like any other means of transportation. Contrary, visitors will always be in awe as it's not something you see everyday. Shout out to the staff and operations as the ferry was always on time, on schedule and staff were kind. We had beautiful weather in late September / early October so the air and colors were poppin'. Thank you!!

Let me start by saying the staff are great. Obviously very passionate about their work and the…read moresurrounding ecology. Bonus: whoever makes the food is excellent too. My only complaint is the actual weather+refund policy: It was a bit windy that day and there were some waves (we were still out on lake Michigan though). The guides deemed the water too choppy to enter the caves. That's fine, I understand they need to protect us, and they know much more about than I do. But if we don't even get to enter the caves? That's a deal-breaker, and the customers should get some money back. My group paid 500 total (100 each) to enter the caverns. The day trip is called "Sea Caves". If I wanted to go kayaking in just any old lake I don't think I should have to pay $100 to do it. It was just a disappointing experience and I don't think the cost of the weather should be passed on to the customer. Note: They do warn the customer of this before purchase but it doesn't make the policy any less inane. TL;DR - Staff 10/10. Weather interruption policy 1/10

Just went on a day long kayaking trip with Living Adventure, and had a total blast! The staff is…read morejust what you'd want as a novice kayaker, they are fun, experienced, knowledgable and make you feel safe and comfortable. We went with guides Bjorn and Michelle and they did an excellent job traversing the sea caves, and Lake Superior. They even served an excellent lunch as well! I would definitely recommend Living Adventures and would love to do a longer trip with them. Check them out!

We had a lot of fun at the park. The facilities were very clean and nice. We stayed in campsite 32…read moreand really enjoyed it. The campsites have a good amount of foliage and feel private. The park feels remote considering you have to take a car ferry and drive to the other side of the island to get there. Firewood was available for $9 a bundle up by the office. We hiked a few of the trials--lagoon ridge train was not kept up, there are signs alerting of this. The walk by the beach and the water was very nice. The flies were bad when we went, and so were mosquitoes, but it probably had to do with the time of year! We went into town several times, they have one small grocery store and a few bars and restaurants. Overall a great experience and would go back!

We came here on the ferry from Bayfield (super easy, but recommend having your car on the ferry if…read moreyou plan to head out here) and had a great time hiking. I was a little confused on where I was supposed to park for the trails, but there's essentially one road so you just kinda figure it out as you go (I went the wrong way the first time, maybe a 2 minute detour). We parked near the beach access area, and started off on the trails. We took the Woods Trail to the Point Trail to the Bayview Trail -- and it brings you right back to the same place. I recommend doing it in this order (which I think is counter-clockwise?) versus the reverse. While the Woods Trail is in a lovely, lush green woods, after seeing the rocks and lake sites along the other trails, the Woods Trail would be a very boring way to end. Starting with the Woods Trail, it's only better as you go along. I hiked with my senior large dog, and he did just fine on the paths. Pretty clear markings and nothing super treacherous if you don't venture out on to the rock formations. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or boardwalk (big sad face), so we went back to town after the hike. Along our way, we saw a small black bear crossing the road! Quite an adventure. Depending on date and time, might be limited food options on the island, so have a plan and check out your options ahead of time.