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.

A great experience taking the grand tour and able to get a huge tour of all the islands, the open…read morelake, and so many sea caves. Todd, Randy, and Brady were all great hosts. I loved their stories! We packed our own cooler which was an added plus as well to enjoy the fresh air and tour!

I say maybe to this because it may not be for everyone. The tour to me was a bit long, but the…read moreviews made me question if I was really in WI. The water was crystal clear and reminded me of the ocean. The captain was great at pointing out landmarks and wildlife. He also knew a lot about the history of the islands dating back to the 1800's! If you've never been to the islands and cannot make it out yourself I would suggest going on the cruise, but maybe a shorter one.

Chartered a boat from these crooks and nothing was ready, prepped or cleaned. A huge crap was still…read morein the toilet. Everything was broken. There was no water in the tanks and they couldn't solve why the battery kept draining. This dead battery caused us to be marooned for 7 hours one day and run aground the next. When we crashed into shore my son almost drowned, telling me he didn't know if he'd come up for air again. When I complained about his boat, the owner called me rudely and acted like a huge dick. Of course he took no responsibility. A loser outfit. Don't support these crooks.

Wonderful sailing experience. The Apostle Islands staff are exceptional people to work with, very…read morehonest, responsive and accommodating. Comparatively, the charter cost was substantially lower than local competition. The on shore Pikes Bay Marina facilities are excellent - nicest in the area. I am looking forward to another charter season with Apostle Islands Charters! Jeff

We had a great time on a private sailing charter for our group of 6. They happily accommodated our…read moretwo kids and taught our 3-year-old to steer the boat (which he loved!). They were very flexible when it looked like bad weather on our scheduled date and accommodated us another time when the sun and wind were more favorable. Our captain, Dusty, was wonderful. I would highly recommend them!

Abe was absolutely the best host and captain - friendly, professional, and a wealth of knowledge…read moreabout the area and islands with great suggestions to match our schedule!

Captain Tom is the best. Treats people right, knows where the fish are biting and is reliable…read more Great time, great boat, great outfit

From the owner: Your day with Superior Sport Fishing will be a one-of-a-kind Apostle Islands charter fishing trip…read moreon beautiful Lake Superior. We will provide you every opportunity to catch some of Lake Superior's great game fish. Depending on the time of year we will chase Lunker Lake Trout, Beautiful Brown Trout, Steelhead, Coho and King Salmon and you'll even have a chance at some of the Western Big Lake Walleye. Over the years your captain has chased game fish all over Lake Superior and Lake Michigan executing proven competition winning tactics to fill his coolers. In addition to being an accomplished fisherman, he is also a Coast Guard Certified Captain and a Board Member of the United States Power Squadron which puts your safety as our first concern. We offer a well rigged vessel that exceeds the required safety gear on board. The Reel Nauti, a 33 foot Trojan Express has one of the widest beams of her class in the Bayfield Charter Fleet which means she is also one of the most stable boats out th

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!

Confused about all the negative reviews. The company texted me the day of with specific directions…read moreregarding launch point. Our guide Tyler was very safe and knowledgeable. We had a great time!

Here is my google review…read more Would not recommend. Beware! They are NOT an approved kayaking company by the National Park Service. They rented my son tandem kayaks to go to the Apostle Islands. They gave him a broken radio, no bilge pump and no cockpit cover. They ended up refunding him after he told them that the National Park Service and L5 Kayak expert they ran into told them that this company was putting them at risk for injury or even death. They refused to allow me to talk to the owner. They are comfortable renting broken equipment, allowing you to kayak in a tandem without a cockpit cover so that it fills with water and then not supplying the required bilge pump to get the water out. Go on the National Park Service web page and find a kayak group that meets standards- stay away from this company as it could put your life at risk. The company responded to my google review with this lie "We provided your son and his friend with a detailed two-hour safety course before their rental, clearly demonstrating how to safely use a tandem kayak as intende, with two people paddling together. Despite this, they made the unsafe decision to paddle solo from the back seat and load gear (including beer) into the front cockpit -- a configuration we specifically warn against and prohibit in our waiver. Even though they knowingly violated the rules and misused the equipment, we still issued a full refund as a courtesy. We did this not because we were at fault, but because we recognize that Lake Superior is unforgiving, and we want all our guests to stay safe, even when they make poor choices. We sincerely hope future renters follow our safety training and use the equipment as instructed. We are always here to help, but we cannot prevent incidents when guests ignore the guidance they are given" This is a lie. My son and his friend rented 2 single kayaks. The company gave them 2 tandems. The ranger and another L5 kayak expert saw them before they launched and recommended they not go because they were rented improper equipment. They never even loaded them. What beer?! They are lying to make the reader think they are safe. Please call the Bayfield National park service yourself and talk to the rangers there. They are very familiar with this unsafe and deceptive company. Don't rely on social media. Talk to the experts yourself. You can email or call the park service and they will advise you.

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!!