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    Windjammer Sailing Cruise in Traverse City

    Sail Grand Traverse Bay at 2:30pm for lively winds and peninsula views

    4.8 stars• 505 reviews

    Duration

    2 Hour Cruise

    Includes

    2-hour sailing cruise, Views

    Highlights

    Sail out of West Bay Beach on a 2-hour windjammer cruise and follow the wind across Grand Traverse Bay. Grab a drink from the onboard "dive bar" or relax in the nets while you take in views of Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas.

    • Depart at 2:30pm daily for a 2-hour sailing cruise
    • Sail from West Bay Beach and go where the wind takes you
    • Relax in the nets and enjoy fresh air on the water
    • Enjoy views of the Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas
    • Order a drink from the onboard "dive bar"

    Things to know

    Dress for the weather, and bring a jacket when temperatures are below 70°F.

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    FAQs

    Dress for the weather. If it’s hot, shorts and a T-shirt are fine. 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 onboard.

    Meeting details

    We are located at 615 E Front Street (Traverse City, MI).

    Experience provided by Nauti Cat

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    Review summary

    4.8
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Best way to spend an afternoon! With good friends on the water! A gentle breeze and nice music! I highly recommend putting a NautiCat cruise on your bucket list a couple times each summer ☀️

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    Joni Smiljkovski

    September 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Best way to spend an afternoon! With good friends on the water! A gentle breeze and nice music! I highly recommend putting a NautiCat cruise on your bucket list a couple times each summer ☀️

    Photo of Joni Smiljkovski

    Joni Smiljkovski

    September 1, 2026

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