We decided to take the boat ride to the apostle islands and chose the brand new glass bottom boat…read moretour. I found it to be a lovely day, but to be honest felt the tour was a bit boring and there wasn't really much to look at. I would have loved to have had more time to visit the shops in the area which seemed nice. NOTE: There is NO parking so you really need to arrive early to get a parking spot somewhere. Most places have a 2 hour limit so we had to park several blocks away. The office doesn't have a bathroom so you need to walk to a brick building down the street where there are only 2 stalls. The boat does have a bathroom on board which is helpful, and snacks like candy and bottled water, etc to purchase.

The Apostle Islands Marina does not operate a boat tour service, it is a marina where boat owners…read moredock their vessels when not in use. It also offers other marina related services including pump out, fuel and winter storage. I'm afraid that Paula has mistaken the marina for one of the Apostle Islands boat tour companies. She's correct about the restroom and showers at the marina, they are for boat owners who rent slips at the marina and their guests. She's also correct about general parking in Bayfield. The next time Paula visits Bayfield, she can stop by the Ship's Store, operated by the marina on the corner of Manypenny and 1st

Being exposed on a point, my wife and I spent a number of sleepless nights in our transient slip…read more The beautiful panoramic view more than made up for the loss of sleep. Great location!

I ordered a charging kit for my 5hp Honda. I. decided after it came that I'd like them to install…read moreit. After five hours of labor I get a call telling me they'd need to modify the engine to accommodate the charging kit that wasn't even the right one. The manager at the time told me that if I would have had them install it from the start I wouldn't have to pay half the labor. Do you suppose they could have checked with Honda about the right kit and refunded me for the wrong one. Instead it was on me - at least for half. Those marinas are like casino's. They make money whatever.

Michelle and staff run a great, full service marina with reasonable dock fees and great maintenance…read morestaff. Try this marina and save money, plus you get to be in great friendly community-Washburn, Wisconsin, gateway to the Apostles without the cost of being in Bayfield. If you love to fish, you are right on Chequamegon Bay, one of the top rated Smallmouth Bass fisheries in the United States. This area is much safer than other areas to boat in because of the Apostle Islands and Chequamegon Bay (sheltered from the main lake).

We took the 3 hour Grand Tour and had a great day viewing and learning about the Apostle Islands…read more Book your reservations 1-2 days early if possible so weather forecasts are accurate enough, but seats are still available. We tried to book at 10am same day and only a few seats were remaining on the last cruise of the day (4:30pm departure). Seats are first come first served so we came 45 minutes early to line up and were able to get 4 seats together "upstairs" on the boat which had the best views and minimal engine noise. However, bring a jacket or sweatshirt since it gets so windy and cold once you're in the middle of Lake Superior (Yes, I was cold in the middle of July). There is a small concession stand inside the boat, but I chose to just bring some drinks and snacks.

Our captain was very knowledgeable of the Apostle Islands and entertaining. The Grand Tour was 55…read moremiles, 2 1/2 hours and the best way to see the islands. It's best to remember a jacket, even if you think you don't need one.

Ashley & Pete saved the day when the Apostle Islands Kayak canceled on us only after we showed up…read morefor our kayak tour of Devil's Island and was not able to reschedule us for the remaining three days of our trip. We joined another couple that day (cutting the price in half) for a glorious private speed boat tour of Bear and Devil's Island. We didn't have to navigate the challenging waves with kayaks, were able to cover much ground in significantly less time and were still able to get an intimate tour of the best sea caves as Pete deftly navigated the vessel in and out of the caves. We wound up having a much better tour and saved enough money to pay for the previous nights dinner in the process. HIGHLY RECOMMENED!!!

A big thank you to Ashley and Captain Pete. This was our first time up in the Bayfield / Madeline…read moreIsland area and there is much to see and do. Ashley helped recommend a list of islands and lighthouses to visit and Captain Pete made our time on the water / islands a blast. Thank you!!

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.

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.

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!

We had a fantastic time. There was a small group of us, and…read morethat's cause it was the end of the 2nd week of October. We got to actually sail the ship and enjoy being 'sailors.' I think our sailor/tour guide's name was Matt and he deserves recognition. He takes great photos. The cost was worth it for me because of the experience, and the small group size. This does cost more than the Apostle Islands Tour, but it's almost like a private sailing session. I would advise sunscreen due to exposure, even if you're not white. We were fortunate that autumn had a late ending, until the start of the 3rd week of October. Peak colors and perfect weather.

Sean and Savanna were amazing. We did a full day on the outer island. There was bad weather…read moreprojected for the morning of out trip and when everyone else canceled they stayed up watching the weather and made the call to go out. It turned out to be a beautiful day. They made sure to put us on fish and we limited out. The atmosphere they created on the boat was of life long friends. They talked about all the islands we were passing and shared all kinds of knowledge. I have been on a bunch of charters and this was by far the best. Do not hesitate to book with these guys. They put in the effort so you have a great time. I can't wait to go back out with them.

From the owner: We're here to help you create great memories on the waters and shores of Lake Superior…read more Tours we offer: - Guided Salmon and Trout Fishing - Scenic Apostle Islands Tours - Star Gazing Tours - Aurora Viewing Tours - Agate and Emberlite Finding Tours - Custom Tours Sailing out of: Port Marina, Bayfield, WI Black River Harbor, Bessemer, MI