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    Cruise From Chelan to Stehekin With 3-Hour Layover

    Ride the Lady Express to Stehekin, then cruise back on the Lady of the Lake

    4.6 stars• 659 reviews

    Duration

    9.5 Hours

    Includes

    Round-trip ticket, Boat ride

    Highlights

    Travel round trip from Chelan to Stehekin by boat, with a 3-hour layover to explore before your return cruise. Enjoy an all-day outing on the water with onboard snacks and restrooms.

    • Board at the Chelan Boat Co Dock in the morning
    • Cruise uplake to Stehekin on the Lady Express
    • Explore Stehekin during a 3-hour layover
    • Depart Stehekin at 2:00pm on the Lady of the Lake
    • Buy drinks and snacks from the onboard snack bar
    • Use onboard restrooms during travel

    What's Included

    • Round-trip ticket from Chelan to Stehekin on the Lady Express and return on the Lady of the Lake

    Things to know

    Day parking is free at the Chelan dock. There is a charge for day and overnight parking at Field’s Point Landing; clarify the amount with Greetwell before booking.

    Cancellation Policy

    Customers will receive a full refund with notice of cancellation 7 days prior to travel date.

    Product ID: QVANSY

    FAQs

    Arrive early. Boarding begins about 15 minutes before departure from Chelan, and boats depart promptly as scheduled.

    Yes. Your boat stops at Field’s Point Landing on the way to and from Stehekin.

    No. There’s a snack bar aboard both vessels, and you can buy drinks and snacks during travel.

    Meeting details

    1418 W. Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA

    Experience provided by Discover Lake Chelan

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    Adult

    $72.08

    Ages 12-Over

    0

    Child

    $36.04

    Ages 3-11 • Ages 2 and Under are Free and must be held on a lap. If you need a seat you need to purchase a child ticket.

    0

    Senior

    $68.37

    Ages 65+

    0

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    Review summary

    4.6
    Excellent
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    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.

    Photo of lynne Dobrovolny

    lynne Dobrovolny

    August 8, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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.

    Photo of lynne Dobrovolny

    lynne Dobrovolny

    August 8, 2026

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