Sail to Stehekin for a same-day lakeside escape and time to explore ashore
6.5 Hours
Round-trip ferry, Stehekin layover
Cruise Lake Chelan aboard the Lady Express for a same-day visit to Stehekin. Enjoy a 1.5-hour layover to explore independently before returning by boat.
Receive a full refund with at least 7 days' notice before your travel date.
Product ID: JMGCHE
Plan to board about 15 minutes before departure in Chelan. At Field’s Point Landing, boarding starts when the boat arrives. Boats depart promptly as scheduled.
Day parking is free at the Chelan dock. Overnight parking costs $11.00 per night or $66.00 per week.
Field’s Point Landing has a charge for day and overnight parking. Confirm the current amount with Greetwell before booking.
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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