Awesome way to learn about the Traverse City area. Harley…read morewas a great story teller and knowledgeable of the area. He did his homework. Loved hearing the Indian story. Jack was a great captain. They have drinks and snacks available for purchase. Highly recommend!

Fun cruise on a wide, covered boat. The time f kept the sun off of us and the breeze off the lake…read morekept us reasonably cool. The lower deck had refreshments including beer and wine. The cruise was fir two hours and was very relaxing. We enjoyed the stories of the water.

Outstanding day on the water on Scout! Captain Mark was outstanding. Would definitely book again.read more

The crew was great! They were friendly, full of information, professional and happy to be on the…read moreboat for the evening sail. The boat was lovely and very well kept. It was great to be on that sail and experience the sailing life for a few hours. I'd definitely recommend the sail for anyone wanting to be to try something different. I enjoyed the experience, but would prefer a speedier ride. That is just a personal preference, but this experience was great!

Well, it started with a beautiful up North day and plenty of sunshine…read more Everything went super smooth as Josh and crew kept us entertained with Jimmy Buffet music and great conversation. All five of us really enjoyed our trip and the beautiful sunset. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

Had a great private family charter on the Sunshine! We were so lucky to have beautiful weather in…read morethe afternoon after a rainy start to the morning. Had great wind and a sporty sail in Lake Charlevoix and spent some time in Lake Michigan. Would definitely recommend!

Perfect evening on the water! Our large family booked two back to back tours and each group…read moreenjoyed. Wonderful tour full of history from retired teacher from harbor springs high school. Boat is beautiful and it was fun to see Harbor from the water!

The Pointer Boat, has quite a history that matches the community in which it is set: Harbor Point…read moreand Harbor Springs. The boat was originally commissioned to carry supplies, teachers, musicians and more from the main part of Harbor Springs out to the residence of Harbor point which it did until the mid 60s. The residents of Harbor Point couldn't do this themselves because it's an exclusive community. You get the gist -money and privilege. The boat ride was a little over an hour long and took us up and down the coast line with a great narration at least the parts we heard. There were 12 people on the boat which is the capacity plus the captain and first mate. Captain and first mate are great individuals but neither one of them could clearly articulate what they were trying to share on top of the wind and engine noise. At the end of the trip, we suggested they use a microphone. They said oh yeah that's a great idea we will have to consider that. Now really this boat has been in service doing this over decades and no one else has mentioned this?! I would venture to guess they are not allowed by the residents. The boat is docked behind Stafford's pier restaurant. When the restaurant is open, a drink can be purchased from their bar to enjoy while on the boat tour. Unfortunately for us, the restaurant was not open due to the lack of people to staff it. So sad! I would not say this is in any way a luxury tour. You are sitting on hardwood benches. And you need to be somewhat agile as you are stepping down four stairs that are steep from the dock to the bottom of the boat. The boat tour Is intended to provide an overview of the city and its history. I would have given it four stars if we had been able to hear the narration.

Staff is very accommodating helping us sort out a stand by vehicle transfer. Everyone was extremely…read morefriendly!

Get tickets to Beaver island out of charlevoix, Michigan…read more Round trip tickets to and from. You will have to check their website for departure times, amount of baggages you can take and Freight that you can send. Were able to find parking for vehicle and shuttle service back to the boat dock in time to board the ferry. We departed at 2:30 p.m.,arrived around 5:30 pm and desembarked.

Super nice people. The cruise was so nice and relaxing. I got a can cozy when I got a drink on…read moreboard.

Cancelled our Mackinac Bridge tour 2 hours before hand. They " tried to call " but when I answered…read morethe line was dead. When we arrived at our time we were told there wasn't enough booked so they had to cancel and she " tried calling me". So frustrating when celebrating our 30th Anniversary, we did get a full refund but would not recommend and poor customer service. At this point it was too late to make different arrangements for our night.

The perfect summer experience in Traverse City! The Happy Hour sail was so much fun with beautiful…read moreviews of the bay. The staff is amazing and made the experience great for everyone, I highly recommend!

Captain Jason was great! Very funny and professional. Taylor the bartender was a great help and…read morewent around offering to take photos good people which was great! I would have loved some narration about the area but otherwise very relaxing and smooth ride. Cool to watch them adjusting the sails. $45 for a basic 2 hours sail. Comfortable seating options and two bathrooms on board.

We had a blast on our sunset cruise. All of the crew members were fantastic. They were very…read morefriendly and personable. Cassie was a great tour guide. She also made her way around the boat to see how all the passengers were enjoying their trip. She was fantastic! Jo-Jo was a great captain. He was also very friendly and took the time to talk with my 6 year old. Brenden was also very wonderful. Making sure all the walkways were clear and safe. He was also taking the time to talk with the passengers. Lyndon was our bar tender and was also so incredibly nice. Made some great Long Island iced teas and was great to chat with. The boat is very cute. We truly had a great time on our cruise. I highly recommend going out on the tour at least once. I would love to do it again. Thank you to our crew for making a great memorial evening for us.

We had a wonderful sunset cruise tonight (6/28/25). The crew was friendly and informative, and the…read moreviews and sunset were amazing. Highly recommend!! Reasonably priced and great for all ages.

We had an absolutely fantastic time aboard the Wind Dancer for their Happy Hour/Sunset Sail! From…read morestart to finish, it was a wonderful experience and easily one of the highlights of our time in Traverse City. A huge shoutout to the crew -- Nate, Kate, and Chris. They were professional, courteous, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. They shared so much interesting information about Grand Traverse Bay, the Traverse City area, and the Wind Dancer itself, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The food, snacks, beer, wine, and cocktails were all excellent, and we especially loved that they featured local companies and businesses throughout the experience. It was a great way to experience Traverse City while enjoying an absolutely beautiful evening on the water. The combination of the beautiful boat, incredible crew, local food and drinks, and an amazing sunset made for a memorable evening. We would absolutely do it again. 10/10 would recommend the Wind Dancer to anyone visiting Traverse City -- it's a must-do experience!

Nate is such a darling! When I told him I don't drink he offered me a discount which is unheard of…read morewith all inclusive adventures. I planned to go back the next day to support him thanks to his generosity and kindness. Unfortunately the smoke from Canada fires called off the sail for the day but I would definitely go back if ever in the area again!

The boat was perfect and Doug even provided a cooler with ice! The boat was stocked with all the…read moresafety gear and even some fun equipment. Thank you Doug for making sure we had a good time!

Was charged $497 for 6 hours of boating time then, the next day they ran an unauthorized…read moretransaction of $48. Boat was left clean and gas filled up.