Sail the Nauti-Cat on a 1.5-hour kids cruise in Traverse City
1 hour and 30 minutes
Sailing cruise, Crew activities
Step aboard the Nauti-Cat for a family-friendly sail on West Grand Traverse Bay. Pitch in to raise the sails, try kid-approved activities, or relax in the nets as you cruise.
Kids Cruise does not run every day; confirm the schedule with Greetwell before booking. Meet on E Front Street in Traverse City, Michigan.
Dress for the weather. In hot conditions, wear shorts and a T-shirt. If it’s below 70°F, wear jeans, a T-shirt or sweatshirt, tennis shoes, and bring a jacket. You can also dress up for a special occasion.
Yes. Jackets are available on board.
Arrive 15 minutes before your start time.
E Front Street (Traverse City, MI)
Sailing Grand Traverse Bay with this crew consistently delivers the kind of afternoon or evening that ends up being a trip highlight. Reviewers rave about the friendly, attentive staff, with Captain Shane and first mate Steve earning specific praise for making guests feel genuinely welcome. The boat handles varied group sizes well, from intimate Tuesday sails with just a handful of passengers to fully booked sunset cruises, and the views of the bay are stunning regardless of when you go. The Champagne Sunset tour is a crowd favorite, complete with souvenir metal cups and a bar on board. The crew has even been known to whip up off-menu cocktails for guests, which gives the whole experience a personalized touch. One practical tip worth noting from guests: bring a jacket, as it can get breezy on the water even on warm days. Private events like corporate networking gatherings also get glowing feedback, so this works well beyond just couples and families. The booking and check-in process is described as smooth and straightforward. With ratings sitting near perfect across a large number of reviews, the consistency here is hard to ignore for anyone looking to get out on the water while visiting Traverse City.
We did the Champagne Sunset tour on the Nauti-cat and it was one of the highlights of our stay in Traverse city. Each person gets a drink ticket, and they give you cute metal souvenir cups with each purchase. The boat is a good size for the amount of people, as there are plenty of seats for everyone and you get a good view wherever you are at. It can get a bit chilly on the water so make sure you bring a jacket if its chill out. The staff was friendly and even made a cocktail for us that was not officially on the menu. The view on the lake is beautiful, and this is a great couples boat ride, or even to do with family.
Rye
February 2, 2026
We did the Champagne Sunset tour on the Nauti-cat and it was one of the highlights of our stay in Traverse city. Each person gets a drink ticket, and they give you cute metal souvenir cups with each purchase. The boat is a good size for the amount of people, as there are plenty of seats for everyone and you get a good view wherever you are at. It can get a bit chilly on the water so make sure you bring a jacket if its chill out. The staff was friendly and even made a cocktail for us that was not officially on the menu. The view on the lake is beautiful, and this is a great couples boat ride, or even to do with family.
Rye
February 2, 2026