Ride the Lady Express to Stehekin with a 1.5-hour layover to explore
6.5 Hours
Round-trip boat ticket
Take a same-day round-trip ride on the Lady Express from Chelan or Field’s Point Landing to Stehekin, with time to explore before you head back. The full trip lasts about 6.5 hours, including a 1.5-hour layover in Stehekin.
Day parking is free at the Chelan dock, but overnight parking is $11.00 per night or $66.00 per week. Field’s Point Landing has a charge for day and overnight parking—confirm the amount with Greetwell before booking. Pets require an additional charge.
Receive a full refund or credit with notice of cancellation 7 days prior to travel date.
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.
1418 W. Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA
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.
Highly recommend taking this cruise (stay at least 3 hours in Stehekin, 1.5 wasn't enough but it was the only option that day)
Lisa Henry
May 9, 2026
Highly recommend taking this cruise (stay at least 3 hours in Stehekin, 1.5 wasn't enough but it was the only option that day)
Lisa Henry
May 9, 2026