Great trip with FAITH, we had a wonderful time and the sights were gorgeous, she was a wonderful guide. visiting the U.P. from georgia and some wisconsinites, we drove about an hour from where we were staying and i would say it was definitely worth the drive! i was personally in a "new friends boat" and i enjoyed that, shoutout thomas from connecticut. read more

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Super cool experience! Incredible scenery. The entire crew was awesome and BRICE was an outstanding and knowledgeable guide. Pretty funny dude too read more

We had a great time on our Ultimate kayak tour! We were a little bummed the weather and wind stopped us from safely exploring Pictured Rocks. However, the captain (Rudy) made a safe call, and we still very much enjoyed our kayak tour of trout bay/Grand Island. Hayden Byma was a great guide and made it super fun and shared some cool facts! read more

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Emily was the best guide. She gave us so much detail and kept an eagle eye on our group. So much fun and thank you Emily!!! read more

Pictured Rocks Kayaking - Thanks to Emily for our family photo - Tours Near Me - Munising, Michigan

A first rate operation! We did the Ultimate Kayak Tour and loved it. Wonderful scenery and fun experiences along the way. Our guide Sawyer was fun and personable. Highly recommend! read more

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We had a great time on our tour! It's been on my bucket list to visit here and kayak. Sam was our guide, she pointed out the highlights of the tour and also had extra information to add. She was awesome! Thank you Sam and crew for a fantastic time!! read more

Pictured Rocks Kayaking - Lovers Leap - Tours Near Me - Munising, Michigan

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An AMAZING EXPERIENCED!!! Ive never kayak before, however this was in my bucket list. Bobby our guide helped my daughter and I after seeing that we were struggling. He was so patient, and gladly helped us gain the confidence we needed to do it ourselves. Thank you for the wonderful experience and support, we're definitely coming back with the rest of our family. Everything was breathtaking and beautiful. read more

Pictured Rocks Kayaking - Just beautiful - Tours Near Me - Munising, Michigan

This was such an amazing tour! Getting up close and personal with this beautiful shore line was breathtaking. The tour we took was 5 hours, we took about an hour boat ride, then loaded into our kayaks and split up into smaller groups of about 5 to 6 kayaks. The kayak trip last about 2 hours, with our guide who gave us lots of information about the different rock formations and it's history. The entire crew was very accommodating and personable. read more

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Excellent location, perfect for beginners but tedious if you are experienced. 3 hour trip means 1-1/2 hour paddle including enforced waiting around for other groups to catch up, and 1 hour in tight quarters waiting for slower groups to load in to the boat. Guides are sweet but go on and on about themselves in a self involved way as opposed to talking about the location. Bring food for the trio back so you don't get hangry. Request to tip was a bit much, not a guided tour so much as a limit on how much you can kayak when you get out there l. This review is 2-1/2 stars read more

Pictured Rocks Kayaking - Rock garden - Tours Near Me - Munising, Michigan

100/10 would recommend this company! My husband and I did the 5 hour Ultimate Tour. Having the boat near by the whole time gave me peace of mind. Before boarding the boat they handed out safety equipment and went through safety and basic paddling instructions. The entire staff was kind and helpful. I had major anxiety about getting in and out of my kayak but the kayak launch onboard the boat made things easier and everyone offered a helping hand. Cara was our guide. She was phenomenal! She took the time to interact with each kayak in our group. She is very knowledgeable about Pictured Rocks and the area. Offered restaurant recommendations as well. read more

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Online description was accurate. Boat ride to kayaking point was great--maximized scenic kayaking time. They had to cancel initial appointment due to unsafe weather conditions, but quickly rescheduled us for a day later. Staff very friendly. About 2.5 hours in the kayaks was great for us amateurs. read more

Pictured Rocks Kayaking - Kayaking right next to the rock wall. - Tours Near Me - Munising, Michigan

Beautiful tour, we paddled 5 miles along the shore. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very fun. My 87 year old grandma got in a kayak and joined, the entire crew was so helpful to make sure she could get in and out of the kayak. Definitely would do this tour again!! read more

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Our guide Andrew was very nice and helped me and my family out many many times when we were struggling. He told us about the land formations and about the history of the land formations. 10/10 experience would absolutely recommend this to people of all ages. Definitely would come back again! read more

We loved this trip! This was an amazing way to see pictured rocks! The staff on this trip was so helpful kind! I can't remember our guide's name but he was interested in bird watching. He had a TON of knowledge at about birds and pointed out some amazing wildlife along the way. My favorite part of the trip was kayaking through the tunnels. We were last off on the boat and last on. The kayaking was an excellent way to experience the park with having to kayak too far. In addition, it was so cool to be able to have the boat near by in the event you need assistance. It made us feel safe. The boat is really clean and new. The loading experience is really cool. They pull the jay sky's down from the top of the boat and use a floating dock to get you out. It was great and made me feel really safe. I was really thankful for that experience. read more

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Fantastic day! From arriving to returning. amazing beautiful kayaking through the caves and up close picture rocks. worth every penny. Highly recommend for any ages if you can row an oar. Tandem kayaks makes it easy and Elise was our guide and was fantastic. read more

We took the kayak tour today and it was amazing! Our guide Jailen was so fun and made the experience incredible! We wiill definitely recommend it to friends! read more

Just amazing. My wife and I had a great time. Well, mostly me cause I took us into every single crevice and cave. Views are incredible, especially if you look up at the edge from underneath. Past rock slides can be seen. Our guide gave us details, explained a lot and gave us things to do. Nice guy, kind, great guide, lots of fun. You can tell he loves his job. Top notch employee. Boat wasn't that bad at all. Whole staff was great. Very polite, answered questions about landmarks. Captain was amazing. Kept close and convenient. I was worried about back pain but felt zero while kayaking. Hike those skirts way up. Chest high so the water runs down and out. Not puddle in your lap and leak down. Awesome trip. Would do it everyday if I could. Thanks to the whole staff. Great job everyone read more

WOW! This company really has their customer service dialed in! The trip so exceeded my expectations. I was worried it would be like a mass of people but they break everyone up into groups of 6 or so kayaks each with a guide. My guide Ryan was so amazing!! He taught us so much and had a deep knowledge of the area. Even his corny jokes were fun. Haha! Wonderful experience, highly recommend. read more

We did it! Total beginner kayaker here and we paddled the whole 5 miles along pictures rocks - it was amazing! I feel like we got really lucky with the weather as it can change quickly, but it couldn't have been more perfect. The staff were all super knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants an experience of a lifetime. read more

Pictured Rocks Kayaking - Up close in the most beautiful water. - Tours Near Me - Munising, Michigan

This is a strange review in that we didn't actually take this tour. We had made reservations for the boat/kayaking tour, and paid for the trip online ($352.80 for two adults). Unfortunately, our plans changed and we had to cancel our trip within the company's cancellation window. We contacted the company, and the amount that had been charged to our credit card was refunded -- in full and without any hassle. Kudos to Pictured Rocks Kayaking for its professionalism. We would definitely take this tour with this company if back in northern Michigan. read more

We had a large party of 6 and booked online without any difficulty. Our trip got cancelled 2x due to weather conditions, but we opted to try to rebook. Rebooking was a smooth process, we were able to reach the office prompty. On the third try, we were able to go out but were told that conditions were still not favorable so we could either get 1) full refund if we didn't want to go kayaking at all or 2) do a detour kayaking trip around the west side of Grand Island for a discounted price per individual. We opted to do the detour kayaking trip, and while it probably wasn't as scenic as the true Pictured Rocks tour, it was still lovely. Our guide Bryce was very nice and helpful. The refund was automatic and hassle-free. We truly appreciated the experience from start to finish. Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely AMAZING. Captain John did a great job getting everyone safely too and from the kayaking area. The guides were incrrdubor as well. Jesse deserves a RAISE! Awesome dude who did an outstanding job with everyone. Got some incredible pictures and had some fun discussions along our 5 mile journey. Wear shoes/water shoes and if you're new asknfornyge rudder! Also wear long sleeves and/or a hoodie (even during the summer) it gets chilly on the lake. read more

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Disclaimer: I didn't actually get to complete the kayak because of weather. I also tried to do this on 7/2/23 (like another 1 star reviewer) but there was an unexpected temperature inversion in the water that left much of the shoreline socked in fog. Of course everywhere else on land was clear and sunny... They officially canceled for safety reasons (they need to be able to see where everyone is). I know that Uncle Ducky did not cancel as a friend who, unbeknownst to me, was also there did their all day tour - but confirmed that a lot of it was only visible close up anyway. So, safety yes but as a side benefit they didn't waste our time taking us out to get a very stunted view either. Full refund quickly processed. Lake Superior weather is unpredictable. Hopefully I can return to actually do the kayak someday! read more

High winds and rough water meant our tour was switched at the last minute to the alternate Grand Island tour at a discounted rate. The tour was excellent even with the switch. We got up close to beautiful rock formations and our guide, Courtney, was great. And Captain Harry kept us all safe and sound. A great organization -- hope we can come back someday for the Pictured Rocks version! read more

Pictured Rocks Kayaking - Exploring Grand Island by kayak - Tours Near Me - Munising, Michigan

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The staff were great! Friendly, safe, and professional. I would definitely go again! The captain was so charismatic. You could tell the staff really liked their jobs. read more

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Our group experienced rough waters and missed the PR tour but got to paddle Grand Island along with receiving some money back. Even though we missed Pictured Rocks, Grand Island was just as beautiful. We had "Adventure Vinnie" as our tour guide and he took our group through the tighter rock areas, waterfalls and caves that really test your paddle skills and made the day even more fun. Launching from the boat means you have an added layer of safety and you get to see more without having to turn around and go back. I highly recommend the Ultimate tour (or Unexpected Tour)! Thanks for a great day! ** It's always important to remember that Munising Bay can look calm and Lake Superior can be completely different at the cliffs. The weather can turn at any moment like it did for us.** read more

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Had the time of our lives on this tour. Adventure Vinnie is truly one of a kind. He answered our questions, took our photos when we asked, and made sure we felt safe as first time kayakers. Would recommend this to anyone looking to get an up close and personal look at the beauty Lake Superior has to offer. read more

Pictured Rocks Kayaking - Tours Near Me - Munising, Michigan

First 1 star review I've left. I recognize I am not a business owner, but the way our trip was handled was very unfortunate. I called an hour before to ask about lunch, no mention of a possible cancellation. We arrive at check-in time to be told all tours are cancelled due to bad weather and high winds - it was 86 and sunny, not a cloud in the sky. A light breeze at times near the shore, but it looked pretty calm out there. The lack of communication and abrupt cancellation with no alternate routes (as mentioned on their site) was a major disappointment. We had driven 7 hours for this for my husband's birthday. They did provide an immediate refund and recommended the boat cruise down the street. When booking the cruise, the team was surprised to hear of the cancellation - it was truly a perfect sunny day in the UP (rare). What was even more surprising was seeing about 50 tandem kayakers at the rocks while on our cruise. We're guessing the competitors across the street went for it. And the kayakers were having no trouble at all, it was very calm waters (and in a tandem much less likely to flip). I recognize there are liabilities involved but your cancellation policy seems a bit over cautious. People travel long distances for this. A wait and see policy makes more sense IMO. Ultimately, my question is: if a cloudless scorching hot day isn't good kayaking weather, what is up there? I recommend checking out the place across the street, or others in town who have more flexibility. Even our boat captain himself said the wind was more on land and we "lucked out" with this gorgeous weather. read more

Pictured Rocks Kayaking - Tours Near Me - Munising, Michigan

The crew worked their butts off to provide a great experience despite some almost rough swells. Clean boat, help getting in and out of the kayaks on the water. Guides tried to get pictures which they airdropped to you for free. Wonderful views of Pictured Rocks read more

We did the ultimate kayaking trip and it was absolutely wonderful. Our guide was so nice, helpful, patient and informative. The ship's captain was a true professional who inspired confidence while keeping things fun! This is a great adventure and awesome way to see the picturesque shoreline. This entire operation is first class and we highly recommend it. Can't wait to come back and do it again! read more

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Great experience. Super efficient loading and unloading the kayaks. Great guide who had a lot of info and even took complimentary photos. Well worth the price. read more

Cancelled the tour 10 minutes before we were supposed to leave. Beautiful day, wish they didn't cancel on us. Hopefully I'll get a refund.

Well organized. Nice equipment and great crew. Beautiful area and a must see when visiting the UP!

One of the best things we've done! So worth the money. The practice is down to a science, the workers are so helpful and friendly, and the views are breathtaking. A must do! read more

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PRK provided us with an incredible experience! We took the Ultimate Tour. This company is wonderful, the safety demonstrations were great, they provided equipment that was in great shape, our Captain Harry was fun and informative, and the guides all had great energy. Our guide, Vinny, was so much fun, he was very good at explaining everything we were seeing and the history of the area. He was adventurous and encouraged our group to be also but only to your comfort level. Vinny took pictures of everyone in our group and shared them with us, it was a nice personal touch. We loved him and he really made this experience over the top for us. It was a 10/10 experience for us. If you are considering this company go for it, you will not be disappointed. read more

Pictured Rocks Kayaking - Tours Near Me - Munising, Michigan

Great experience!! The captain and crew were super nice and made it very clear that the passengers' safety came first. It was super fun and our tour guide Elle was so sweet. I ended up getting sick on the boat and the crew was very accommodating, giving me water and offering me snacks to help. Overall a great experience and I would recommend them to anyone! read more

Excellent experience! Our guide Devin was super informative and knowledgeable about the geology, flora and fauna of the area! Will always recommend to anyone in the area! read more

I'll post pics later, but the 2 hr paddle was as stunning as the Grand Canyon! It can not be described by picture or words... JUST GO! There are boat tours that are nice but they don't paddle through the caves or get to look straight up to see how really high 180 feet looks. I don't have a bucket list, but if I did this would be near the top. The crew and guides were personable and safe. Making sure everyone was having fun but also staying in touch with the transport boat that followed us the whole tour. It was just a short paddle away from scooping you out of the water for a restroom break or if you were too tired to continue. As my boys said, it was EPIC. read more

I am not usually one to leave reviews (this is my first), but I had no choice but to do so with this company! Let me start off by saying that we were not able to kayak on the rocks, as the conditions were bad on the water. They offer an alternate route of paddling Grand Island, which we took advantage of. Despite not being able to see the Pictured Rocks like we'd hoped, we still had a wonderful time around the island. Jordan (very knowledgeable) was one of the guides on the trip and explained everything in depth while still allowing it to be a relaxing trip. They do take you out on a boat, which stays within close proximity of kayakers for added comfort. I will add that at one point the wind picked up and the water became fairly wavy. Various people became sea-sick and one tandem kayak tipped over. The crew was excellent at handling the situation, but I have to especially commend Jordan, as he was calm and composed and did an excellent job communicating with people to ensure everyone was comfortable. I would recommend this for anyone considering!! read more

Pictured Rocks Kayaking - East Channel Lighthouse (150 years old!) - Tours Near Me - Munising, Michigan

Situation: September 8th, 2020. Day after Labor Day, my wife and I traveled to Munising specifically for this tour to see Pictured Rocks. The weather was unpredictable, 48 degrees at 9am when the tour started but no warning from the crew beforehand of a potential disruption of the trip. We could tell from the evening before that the water was looking choppy but figured the staff would be monitoring and cancel if necessary. The morning of we all loaded up on the boat and got out on the water only for the captain to tell everyone that the weather was making the water too treacherous to kayak by the highlight coastline (understandable). Two options were given. 1) Kayak in the bay at a reduced rate that wasn't communicated. 2) Full refund but have to stay on the boat for the full 4 hours while others kayaked along shore No option was offered to take passengers back to shore so they could carry on with their day. The captain said, "either kayak or sit on the boat. We are not dropping anyone off early". End result: We were stranded on the boat in the bay with no Pictured Rocks, no kayaking, no salvaging of the day. There was NO compassion from the crew and cared little about the interests of the group. They only seemed to care about salvaging any amount of money they could from their passengers. We are writing this review from the boat. Some positives: The entire staff was safety-oriented, the boat was warm and clean, and on a perfect weather day this would be a one of a kind/unique experience. The full refund was also offered with no hassle. read more