Taking this sailing trip was the best part of our trip to Sister's Bay/Door County. The trip starts on time with an introduction to the boat, safety and the crew - Captain John and Mate Isabelle. This is a 2 hour cruise and a lot of information is shared about the history of the Edith Becker and the local waterways. Captain John loves what he does and it shows by how much he involves his guests with the sail. We were offered the chance to raise the sails and even take pictures at the wheel. This was an excellent trip and great value. read more

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I deal with chronic pain and have somewhat limited mobility--so, going out on a sailboat was a great way for me to be active in a way, and really get in nature. The crew were so helpful, reassuring, and funny. I even requested some music and they put it on the bluetooth speaker just for me. It was our honeymoon, and we ended up sitting to two folks also celebrating! We'd gotten married on the same day, it turned out. We met because the first mate invited volunteers to raise the mast/sail...i don't know all the terminology, but she made it easy! she just said PULL! :) Such a great time, and the sunset on the water was of course beautiful. I highly recommend the sunset sail trip, and it did get bumpy but I'm an anxious person with body pain and I was really fine and delighted the whole time so I think it's fun for everyone. read more

Sail Door County - Sailing Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

We had a lovely 2 hour sail on the Edith Becker today. The crew (Capt John and Isabella) was top notch - friendly, informative and highly skilled. They made our lovely cruise of Lake Michigan even lovelier, and were welcoming and accommodating to my dog as well. Highly recommended! read more

Sail Door County - Crew member Isabella and my dog, sailing out of Sister Bay. - Sailing Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

We can't say enough about the Sail Door County crew and our two trips on the Edith Becker! We were up in June and did a Saturday afternoon cruise with Kristy, Kevin, and Kate - we had the BEST time! We even had an acoustic singer aboard which made for such a great atmosphere. We sailed around Sister Bay and enjoyed the gorgeous weather while chatting with the other passengers and the crew. Everyone is so fun and personable and we genuinely enjoyed getting to know them. This time, we did the Saturday morning lighthouse tour, which involves sailing and motoring to a lighthouse further south on the peninsula so we really got out into open water. We traded Kevin for Will, who provided a really entertaining look into the ship's history. Kate did a great job talking about all the islands in Green Bay and Kristy shared the history of the lighthouse. We caught some great wind and had an amazing sail! Did we mention it's BYO and the boat is so spacious and comfortable? We will absolutely be on board the next time we're in Door County! Thanks so much to our amazing crew for showing us such a wonderful time! read more

Sail Door County - Aboard the Edith Becker! - Sailing Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

The Sale Door County harbor cruise was a unique experience on a tall boat. Expert crew. Beautiful weather. Enjoyed even with a 12 knot wind and gentle role. read more

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What a wonderful experience! My boyfriend and I went on a sunset cruise on the Passage North with Captain Todd and had an incredible time. Captain Todd was awesome: friendly and knowledgeable, and willing to teach. We also had an amazing sunset to top it all off! read more

Sail Door County - Sailing Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

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Great experience on a beautiful fall day! The staff was very welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful.

We love doing the sunset sail! We have ridden the Edith M Becker a handful of times. It seats about 20 people. They also have a smaller sail boat that holds 6 people which would be perfect for a group or family. We take our own food and drink. Pick up a bottle of door country Cider and it has the flip rubber latch on top so you're not spilling on the boat. The staff is very knowledgeable and loves to share the history of the boat. Highly recommend. read more

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We did the sunset sailboat cruise and it was AWESOME! It didn't hurt that we had perfect weather. But what really made it perfect was our captain Clayton and his first mate Harry. They were fantastic. Clayton is an expert skipper. His nautical knowledge made us all comfortable. Plus he is hilarious. Harry was amazing also. Did the work of many men! Both were excellent and very entertaining. I recommend this trip with 5 stars! Thank you Clayton and Harry. read more

The scenery is gorgeous. The sunset was perfect. Captain John of the Edith Becker made what could have been a lovely evening a huge disappointment with his surly attitude and half-baked "sailing". The sailboat is fine. Not exactly well-appointed for anything but sitting in place and watching the sunset. The same view can be seen from the dock - for free! We motored out a very short way off shore. Raised the sails. Bobbed in the water for a bit. Listened to Captain John's canned rendition of the boat's history (recited with lackluster enthusiasm at best, as if he was immensely bored from having repeated it one thousand times before) and then motored back to the dock as soon as Captain John could reasonably call the excursion "done". While waiting for the sun to lower sufficiently so that he could turn back towards shore, Captain John bitterly complained about living in the Caribbean ("Amazon doesn't have one day Prime delivery service") and the "lack of food options" in the islands. He also complained about his current work schedule (7 days in a row, oh my!) Is this appropriate for this sunset sail? The only time Captain John perked up was when we were approaching the dock and he, very clearly, made his request for TIPS heard by one & all. His first mate, Isabella, was lovely though. She deserves a new Captain. read more

Sail Door County - The lowest the Sun got before we returned to the dock. - Sailing Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

This was one of the best parts of our trip! Captain John was amazing and super funny! He was really good at telling us what landmarks we were near and all about sailing! We were able to bring our snacks and drinks aboard which was nice. 10/10 would sail again. read more

We sailed on the Edith Becker as a bachelorette weekend activity and it was a blast! The sunset was amazing and the crew were fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

Sail Door County - We sailed on the Edith Becker as a bachelorette weekend activity and it was a blast! - Sailing Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Lovely experience sailing with Captain. Keith! Beautiful boat. Beautiful scenery! This is an excellent way to spend an afternoon. We all had a great time! read more

We took a lovely two hour sail on our last trip to Door County. The captain was very experienced and passionate about sailing. The experience on the smaller boat allowed us to converse with the other couple on board and feel more connected with the sea. read more

Five stars are not enough--My husband and I had such a great time on the Edith M. Becker tall sailing ship boat tour today that we have already put it on our must do list when we return next season to Door County. Captain Kate and Jordan were a great team--skilled sailors, safety oriented, informative, personable, and super great entertainers. We not only enjoyed sailing on a beautiful day, but we also learned so much about sailboats, the history of the Edith M. Becker, and some background and geography of the Door County area. Everyone from the young school age children to the seniors on the ship had a truly fun time. We especially appreciated the more intimate feel with the limited number of passenger's onboard. The time sailed by too quickly. read more

I had such a great time on this. First time in door county. First time on a sail boat. We did the 530 sunset sail on the bigger boat. Names escape me-but they were hilarious and very personable. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to get out on the water for a bit. We brought snacks and wine. Clean boat with a great history. You get to learn a bit about the boat and the area. read more

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This was a fantastic experience. The crew knows what they are doing and are very personable. Not only can you have a great trip and see some beautiful scenery, but you can learn a lot about the ship and sailing in general. Forget the loud and crowded motor boats. Sailing is the way to see the shoreline in door county. read more

We took the Passage North on a sunny August afternoon, two seniors and a four year old. Our Captain, Teddy, was so friendly and accommodating, helping us aboard and giving our little a blanket and encouragement when he was unsure about the whole thing. Within minutes, he had his sea legs! Teddy pointed out historic areas on our tour, and provided plenty of facts about Door County, and recommended some different restaurants and attractions not to miss. Our sail was relaxing, and fun when a passing boat drenched us! Lasting not quite two hours, we enjoyed it immensely! At $45 for adults and free for our little guy, this wonderful experience was well worth it, and we'll sail with them again next year! read more

This was an amazing tour! This was my first time on a sailboat and Captain Keith made it a great experience! I learned a lot about sailboats and the area of Sister Bay! The sunset was amazing. I would highly recommend boating with Captain Keith and Sail Door County! I'll be back for sure! read more

Sail Door County - Sailing Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

A fantastic and truly unique Sailing Adventure! The crew does all the work while you get to sit back and relax, and feel the nostalgia of the authentic old Tall Ship! It's wonderful when it's hot and muggy to sail away from it all, and feel the cool breezes of the bay! They even shoot a cannon! The crew can tell you all about the story of the ship, and even share some of their own adventures as they have all lived and worked in a wide variety of locales! A Must for a summertime Door County Visit! read more

We had a great time sailing one beautiful afternoon on Green Bay. The captain (& owner of the boat) has lovingly restored a Cal 40 Sloop - beautiful. When the wind catches the sails and the boat tilts to the side it's great! We left the Sister Bay Marina and headed out. The captain took the boat out into a windier area; that's where we sped up (I can't remember how many knots); the boat would creak with the strain. The captain is a pleasant conversationalist. He saw that we were interested in photographing some sea caves on the bluffs near Ephriam. He took us closer. I could see some cumulus clouds to the north. The captain did check the weather a number of times and did alter his course because of his concerns. I liked the fact that he was safety conscious. When we were done he recommended some restaurants. The one we chose was excellent! Cost: $45/person. Well worth the money. read more

If you are looking for a great way to view the sunset you NEED to sail into the bay on the Edith M. Becker, the 65 foot, 4 sail schooner. My husband and I sailed on the sunset tour and it was so much fun! You can bring snacks and drinks on board and relax as the amazing crew sails around the bay as the sun sets. You even get to go below deck and checkout the sleeping quarters of the original crew that sailed around the world. read more

Easy registration online. Knowledgeable crew who knows how to get you involved and feeling safe.

Great afternoon sail on Passage North. Light wind but the capt found it and a fun two hours!!

I sailed with Gwen on the Passage North this past weekend. I reserved the 10am time, and only 2 other people joined me and my boyfriend. The entire weekend there was zero wind. We took the boat out pretty far to get some wind and during the end we finally seemed to find it! It was a wonderful experience. Gwen was a great host and very informative. I will be booking another trip when I am back next year! read more

Sail Door County - Sailing Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Did the sunset sail on Edith! Amazing crew and a beautiful and peaceful evening! This is a must do and well worth the money!!!

Sailed on Passage North (small boat) for the sunset cruise. Enjoyed the trip and crew!

We did this tour as a sunset tour. It was an amazing experience and Captain Keith made it that much more enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable and outgoing. He carried conversations with the group so it felt like friends hanging out on the boat. He answered all questions we had with a thorough explanation in words we all could understand. I would highly recommend this tour, especially as a sunset tour! Thanks Captain Keith! read more

Took the morning tour on Saturday August 10th. John and Kristie were great sailors. Very informative and shared their love of sailing. Weather was great so that was a plus but I think it would have been great no matter what. They were great about getting people involved and feeling comfortable about the trip. Loved hearing about the history of the boat. Loved most the quietness of sailing and was happy we had enough wind to allow it. Speaking of the quiet....John and Kristie were even great about helping out when our youngest grandson was having problems sailing and wasn't so quiet!! read more

Took a sail here in the fall and saw the beautiful fall colors. The captain was great and they lit off a small cannon that was a fun experience. Lots of great stories and knowledge about the area. Definetly one of yhe best things to do in door county. I would sail with them again! A beautiful big boat too! read more

Well worth the $45 per person, be sure to take the sunset cruise. The views were amazing. The captain was very friendly. We took the smaller boat, very intimate setting, but family friendly at the same time. Can't wait to go again!! read more

My husband and I went on a sunset cruise on September 18. Everything was amazing. The website is super easy to use to book. I made a mistake when I originally scheduled our cruise, called and asked that it be moved. I was called right back and told it wouldn't be a problem. I got a follow up email confirming the change. My husband needed some extra help getting on and off of the boat, and was more than accommodated. I can't even begin to express just how happy we were with this experience!!! read more

This was such a neat experience! My friend and I went on the sunset sail and it was gorgeous. We chose the larger of the two boats and it would be perfect if you had a group looking to bring some drinks and food on while enjoying the scenery. The Captain and First Mate were so personable and really made an effort to include and check in with everyone on board. I would recommend sitting on the boat closest to the Captain to better hear his stories. I would go on this adventure again! read more

We went on the lighthouse tour in mid-August. The crew was fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable. We had an amazing time! This was definitely a highlight of our trip to Door County this year. We had perfect weather. We packed some food and drinks but after boarding decided to go with their all you can drink deal. We enjoyed mimosas and sangrias. It was such a beautiful and relaxing sail. I couldn't recommend this enough! read more