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    Happy Hour Sailing Cruise in Traverse City

    Sail West Grand Traverse Bay on a 2-hour happy hour cruise

    4.8 stars• 505 reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    2-hour sail, Restrooms onboard

    Highlights

    Set sail on a 2-hour cruise aboard the Nauti-Cat and take in views of Traverse City from West Grand Traverse Bay. Relax on deck, lend a hand with the sails, and grab a drink from the onboard bar.

    • Sail around West Grand Traverse Bay on a catamaran
    • Enjoy views of Traverse City from the water
    • Help raise sails, jibe, tack, and navigate with the crew
    • Try the Shot-Ski onboard
    • Use the two onboard restrooms during the cruise

    Things to know

    Food and drinks are not included, and personal drink items are not allowed. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, and soft drinks are available for purchase onboard with cash or a credit card.

    Product ID: EXX3T9

    FAQs

    Dress for the weather. If it’s hot, shorts and a T-shirt work. If it’s below 70°F, wear jeans with a T-shirt or sweatshirt, tennis shoes, and bring a jacket. You can also dress up for a special occasion.

    Food and drinks are not included. You can buy beer, wine, mixed drinks, and soft drinks from the onboard bar with cash or a credit card. Personal drink items are not allowed.

    Yes. The Nauti-Cat has two restrooms (heads) onboard.

    Meeting details

    E Front Street (Traverse City, MI)

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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 ☀️

    Photo of Joni Smiljkovski

    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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