Ride the Lady Express uplake with lake views and onboard narration
2.5 Hours
One-way cruise, narration
Ride the Lady Express uplake from Chelan or Fields Point toward Lucerne and Stehekin. Take in lake views and narration as you travel between lakeside stops.
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 7 days before your travel date.
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In peak season (May to Oct 15), depart Chelan at 8:30am and Fields Point at about 9:15am. In the off-season (Oct 16 to April), depart Chelan at 9:30am and Fields Point at about 10:15am.
Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before departure to allow time for luggage and parking. Boarding starts about 30 minutes before departure from Chelan, and at Fields Point when the boats arrive. The boat departs promptly as scheduled.
Day parking is free at the Chelan dock, but overnight parking has a fee in a fenced lot across the highway. Fields Point Landing has charges for both day and overnight parking. Clarify current parking fees with Greetwell before you book.
Chelan Dock, 1418 W. Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
The ferry cruise to Stehekin along Lake Chelan is genuinely one of those experiences that earns its reputation. Turquoise and jade waters, snow-capped peaks, and the occasional mountain goat sighting make for a stunning backdrop, and the crew consistently gets high marks for being friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the region. Small touches like complimentary coffee, cocoa, and tea add a welcoming feel, and boarding is described as easy and stress-free. A few things worth knowing before you go: the boat is comfortable and functional rather than fancy, and most travelers seem perfectly happy with that tradeoff. If you can, opt for the longer layover in Stehekin since at least one visitor found 1.5 hours too short to fully enjoy the stop. Phone responsiveness has come up as an occasional frustration, so booking online may save you some hassle. Overall, this is a highly recommended outing for anyone visiting the Lake Chelan area.
Took the Lady Express up Lake Chelan to Stehekin. Did the one hour Rainbow Falls tour and then returned on the same boat. Enjoyable ride. Interesting with the smoke from the wildfires. Beautiful scenery. Captain provided information on the way up.
lynne Dobrovolny
August 8, 2026
Took the Lady Express up Lake Chelan to Stehekin. Did the one hour Rainbow Falls tour and then returned on the same boat. Enjoyable ride. Interesting with the smoke from the wildfires. Beautiful scenery. Captain provided information on the way up.
lynne Dobrovolny
August 8, 2026
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