We are now raving fans of the Riptide ride in Munising. What a fabulous experience!! Captain Tim was born to drive this boat. We enjoyed every fun filled minute. From the history of the Pictured Rocks to the exciting spins in the boat this attraction will not leave you bored. Thank you Captain Tim and family for providing us fun memories and a wonderful U.P. weekend. It was pure Michigan! read more

If you are looking for a fun boat ride that includes a tour - this is definitely the spot. Captain Larry did not disappoint with the fun turns and high speed touring around for some beautiful sites of the lake. We got up close with waterfalls and had an informative guided tour of all historical locations around the lake. Be sure to wear a poncho or a rain jacket to avoid wet clothes all day. No one got sea sick in our party but our younger kids were a little afraid of some of the sharp turns, just to kiwi in mind if you have little ones that are a little less adventurous. Overall a very memorable and favorite memory of our trip! read more

Captain Tim is a hoot!! We loved the fast ride and the "waterfall" feature at the end! My 11 year old said it was the best boat ride of his life! read more

Awesome tour! Lots of fun and great information! Perfect for families! WE HAD AN ABSOLUTE BLAST! This is a family run business that does an awesome job providing great service and fun. read more

What a wild ride ( coming from a 61 year old)!!! My kids loved it!!!!! We initially went on the cruise cause we wanted to see the north lighthouse, but the falls, caves and the bald eagle viewing was icing on the cake!!!! The captain loved getting the girls in front wet!!! read more

Thank you to Captain Tim and his family for a great way to see the Pictured Rocks / Grand Island area. Three generations of my family enjoyed the boat ride and tour! read more

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This was an incredible excursion! You get the beauty of the painted rocks mixed with some white knuckle rock and roll stunts. The tour guide was great and got us so close to the rocks we could taste the waterfall and almost touch the Ampitheater cove. This was the perfect idea for my 6 yr old who would've been bored to death on a normal Pictured Rocks tour. Bring coats though because that water/wind is cold (they kindly sell sweatshirts/rain gear inside their store). Almost forgot to mention we saw 3 wild Bald Eagles! That was awesome! Can not wait to tell all of my family about this place! read more

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Amazing! One of the highlights of our trip to the UP. Our Capt Larry was very informative on Grand Island. We saw multiple sightings of eagles and lighthouses. Larry warned us of each spin and man what a blast! Look forward to coming back to this experience of a lifetime. At points we were so close to pictured rocks we could touch them. Thanks for a fabulous time! We will be back. read more

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This was/is a must do excursion in the Marquette or Munising area! Family owned business, very professional with a sense of humor and cute shop. Just went and did it 9/10/18 air temp about 68 so dress warm because you fly out there and Lake Superior cools things down, got only slightly splashed not drenched with the 360s. Views and sites were amazing, bald eagles, waterfalls general beauty of the cliffs and lake! Should be a higher star count!! read more

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This ride was a great way to see Pictured Rocks. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. They made everyone's safety their first priority and having fun was the second. read more

Pretty fun! You will definitely get wet! His 360° turns are ok. Don't come on this boat ride if you have back issues, heart problems, or lung problems. Great view of the Pictured Rocks. Sit on the left side of the boat. Do not bring any prized possessions, they may fall out. read more

The ride was super awesome. For best expierience go on a warm day or dress accordingly, you will get wet and it will be windy. Super fun and gets you extremely close to the all the formations and will even dip you under the waterfalls. Great ride with amazing picture opportunities. Captain Tim is the best and is very entertaining. read more

Great outing with a family-owned and run business. Captain Tim and his wife (leading in the giftshop, ticket office) were kind and professional. They prioritize safety and it's a really good time, though you will get wet even in the back of the boat. Saw four bald eagles, several waterfalls and lighthouses. read more

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Superb is not the word for Tim and his family, the owners of this ride. The ride itself deosnt have alot to see but they definitely make it worthwhile. I am someone usually scared of water but I enjoyed and was comforted by the fact that he was at the wheel. His 360 deg turns, taking u beneath waterfalls in summer, jumping boat on waves and all is just so much fun!! His jokes will make u laugh and overall i loved the experience. It wad raining when we went but he kept checking the weather and once clear, his daughters went and cleaned wiped all the seats to allow us to enjoy a dry experience, though you do get wet during the ride itself. read more

All I can say is truly amazing! The views were absolutely breathtaking and the captain's knowledge of the area and experience on the water made it a trip my wife and I will never forget. Spectacular views, Wildlife encounters, Roller coaster like turns on the water, it's an experience you truly won't forget. read more

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AWESOME tour! This was better than I even expected. Quick way to see so many beautiful sites around the island. One of the funnest boat rides I've ever taken. A must do when visiting Munising! read more

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Great experience! Amazing photo opportunities around the island, and a refreshing way to cool off on a hot day!

The ride was great and the family that owns this company is wonderful! First time in the UP & we are grateful that we chose Riptide Ride! Everyone on our boat loved their experience. HIGHLY recommend. read more

My family of 6, my husband and I and our kids 6-13 had a blast! Not only did we enjoy the beautiful views up close but the speed and spins had us all laughing. Tom and his family have a wonderful business and we would go again for sure. I think this has to be 1000 times better than the big 130 person trip. Definitely go, it's well worth the cost! We had a blast! read more

Perfect!! We rode the entire coast line of Grand Island. We saw beautiful rock formations that line the island. Plus small caves!! Oh and waterfalls!! You also get to experience a few thrills!! Very professional Captain & Mate. Try this. I'm sure you will enjoy this awesome experience!! I did!! read more

The best part of our Munising trip. Captain Tim was fun and gave great information about the islands. My daughter and I sat in the front row and were soaked. So fun! Couldn't believe how close we got to the rocks. Beautiful! Loved the spins! Highly recommend! read more

Best part of the whole trip!! Captain Tim was so polite and greeted all of the passengers as they got in and out. Such an amazing family owned business. As for the boat ride, so incredibly fun!! I loved the spins and riding the waves. The water was beautiful and we got super close to the Pictured Rocks. Definitely recommend! read more

Most amazing tour for pictured rocks. The boat ride was so fun, the tour was amazing how we were able to get right up into the rock formations and even saw some eagles! Would do this tour again in a heartbeat! read more

We had a great time! Fun seeing the sights while mixing in some excitement for our kids (9 and 12). Prepare to get wet!

This family run tour of Grand Island is hands down the best guided tour I have ever experienced! If you're looking for a FUN way to spend part of your day outside of Pictured Rock don't miss this trip!! Be prepared to get a little wet but don't let that deter you! You will see the entire coast of Grand Island and the views alone make this trip worth taking but the incredibly fast boat ride and spins make it a trip you simply can't miss!! There were a lot of kids on the trip I took and they all had a great time too. read more

My husband and I did this tour. It was so fun and Captain Tim was an amazing captain who gave us a fun and beautiful tour. I highly recommend this tour of pictured rocks!! There are no other tours to take but a Riptide Tour!!!!!!! read more

This is the best boat ride at Pictured Rocks. The ride is fun, 360 spins are a blast! But the best part is the spectacular scenery around the Island. The best views of the cliffs are right here. I've been on every tour in the area, and this one is right at the top! Thanks for a fun adventure! read more

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Worth every penny! This is a great family owned business. We had a blast! Perfect amount of time on the boat (1.5hrs). Get to see the rocks and go all the way around Grand Island. Some fun spins and turns. Perfect mix of up close sight-seeing and a little bit of a thrill ride. read more

We booked this ride last minute as another ride got cancelled. What a great choice! Captain Tim is great! The ride was a great time, even had my surly 13 year old son grinning and giving Captain Tim a "thumbs up!" I would highly recommend, but only do it if you are ready to get wet! Great time! We will definitely go again! read more

Would love to give a good review... but the tour got cancelled. They called an hour ahead, but since they wanted up to be there 30 min ahead, we were already in town. So we wasted the half hour trip and messed up our plans for the day. read more

Captain Tim & his family do a great job. The 90 minute ride around Grand Island gives you an up close view of the cliffs. We were lucky enough to see several bald eagles & falcons. In between the landscape & wildlife he made sure to add some spins to ramp up the excitement. I would recommend getting there early. The seating is first come. The front of the boat has the best perspective. Don't forget a rain jacket. Depending on the seas, you might get wet. read more

It was our last day in the Pictured Rocks area when I realized we hadn't really gotten a chance to get a really good look at the cliffs and such. Since we'd driven past Riptide Ride a few times, we decided to take a chance and picked up tickets for the family. When it was over, the kids unanimously agreed that it was the best thing we'd done all week. The tour itself was great--we got to circle Grand Island, Captain Tim took us in VERY close to a lot of the caves and the picture opportunities were amazing. I've never seen a bald eagle before, but he spotted one very early in the tour and he took the boat in close for a great view. And the boat ride itself? It was awesome. That jet boat really moves, and Captain Tim seems to know how to squeeze the most fun out of it with the hard turns and stops. He gave plenty of warning to prepare for the turns, it never once felt unsafe, but I've never been on such a thrilling boat ride. It was great. My kids were begging to go again as soon as it ended, and I was tempted... When we hit this area again, this will be a definite must. Highly recommend this tour if you're in the area!! read more

Best decision ever! This ride was a blast! Our group of 9 adults all on vacation, all agreed this was the most fun part of the trip! The guy driving was funny and informative ! Great family business! Highly recommend going! Don't bring little little ones as ai believe ride is 7 and up. They will get jostled a bit! Perfect activity for adults and older teens! We saw amazing sites and 2 bald eagle just sitting even when we got up close! The rock formations and waterfalls were beautiful! Best way to view it all! He got super up close at times being able to touch the waterfall and see more then most do! I cant say enough good things about this activity! If you are anypalce around Munising, DO THIS ACTIVITY! You will not regret it! Our group of thrill seekers were so impressed! The sound will make you laugh out loud! Good fun! Just go! O.o and make sure you but tickets in advance, it always books up! We had a few e tra friends who ended up wanting to go and they couldn't cause it was booked, so don't be lame like them, buy your tickets early! read more

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This was an amazing ride. I don't think Riptide Ride gets a lot of attention, given all of the other - more subdued - ways to see the Pictured Rocks. We completely overlooked the Riptide Ride at first and were so glad we got the chance to go aboard! We ended up on Riptide Ride by accident. We had our two kids with us on a trip to the U. P. We knew that none of us wanted to sit through a three hour tour with the blue-hairs and wannabe photogs. If the kids didn't get board and cause trouble on a cruise like that, I would likely have thrown myself overboard. We planned on renting a pontoon boat, but had to abandon that plan when heavy fog rolled in. While we were traveling the area, going for hikes, and trying to come up with Plan C, we saw a billboard for Riptide Ride. Captain Tim and his family have an amazing operation. In what is truly a family business, everybody we interacted with was a part of the family owning the business. Captain Tim took the healm, his daughter was first mate, and his wife ran the store. The ride was AMAZING! The kids LOVED the high speed and the fun maneuvers. The sites were awesome, too! We saw a few bald eagles up close and we even got within touching distance of the rocks and some falls. Most amazing was how personally invested everybody seemed with the ride. There was a lot of fog on our cruise due to bad weather that day. Despite this, Captain Tim gave us a great experience. We still saw a lot and had a fun ride. An hour and a half was the perfect amount of time. I was shocked when we pulled up to the dock and he apologized for the bad weather and even offered partial refunds for those who were bothered by the fog. I am assuming that nobody took him up on the offer as the ride was so great. I would highly recommend this as the BEST way to see Pictured Rocks. read more

This family owned business truly understands entertainment and customer service! We had an amazing experience while in a safe covid manner. The boat ride is exhilarating. When there are sites to see the captain provides an up close and personal experience. We saw the best of pictured rocks, waterfalls and four American Bald Eagles. read more

Worse experience ever. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time. Won't refund money if it rains? But they book times when the weather says it will rain?? DO NOT GO Here. Plenty of other excursions in the city. read more

Awesome time, just touring through and was worth it for sure, doing the whips are the best part and had cool captain

We had originally booked the Pictured Rock Cruises until we heard about Riptide Ride and booked this instead. We are so glad we did. Captain Larry was amazing at the helm!! Going around Grand Island and not up the UP coast to see the pictured rocks was awesome. Due to COVID we had assigned seats on the right side. No worries though, all the cool sights Captain Larry made sure you had a good view no matter what side you were on. 4 bald eagles, two lighthouses, 200 ft cliffs, a cove dubbed the amphitheater, some quick left and right spins for some thrills and a few small waterfalls made this the best trip for our family of 4 (girls 11 & 13). Highly recommend!! read more

We booked a large party of several families hoping for a great morning out on the lake. The overall experience was nothing as described by the other reviewers. We didn't get to see much of anything and had to look over others to catch a glimpse of the shoreline. This was disappointing for our large party, especially the young children. Definately not worth the money. To top it off, the employees seemed put out by having to handle the check in process and answer basic questions. Sarcastic comments during the announcements added to the ambiance of the terrible customer service they tried so hard to convey. read more

Really had my heart set on kayaking the pictured rocks, but stumbled across Riptide and boy was I more than pleased with this experience! No work, you get to see all the sights, and the ride was a blast! Rain coats are a must! Thank you for an awesome afternoon! read more