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    6.5-Hour Stehekin Round-Trip Cruise From Chelan

    Sail to Stehekin for a same-day lakeside escape and time to explore ashore

    4.6 stars• 659 reviews

    Duration

    6.5 Hours

    Includes

    Round-trip ferry, Stehekin layover

    Highlights

    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.

    • Take in views of the North Cascades Mountains
    • Explore Stehekin during your 1.5-hour layover
    • Walk Stehekin Valley Road or the self-guided Imus and McKellar Cabin Trail
    • Pack a lunch for a picnic by the water
    • Enjoy snacks and drinks available for purchase onboard
    • Board in Chelan or at Field's Point Landing

    What's Included

    • Round-trip Lady Express transportation

    Important details

    • Arrive 15 minutes before departure when boarding in Chelan; arrive 30-40 minutes early at Field's Point
    • Bring pets in a pet cage and remain with them in the designated outer-deck pet area; an additional $53 pet charge applies
    • Standard wheelchairs up to 25 inches wide are accommodated
    • Children age 2 and under must sit on a lap; a child ticket is required if they need a seat
    • Expect overnight parking at Chelan to cost $11 per night or $66 per week; day and overnight parking fees apply at Field's Point

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund with at least 7 days' notice before your travel date.

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    FAQs

    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.

    Meeting details

    Chelan Dock, 1418 W. Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816

    Experience provided by Discover Lake Chelan

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    Adult

    $79.77

    Ages 12-Over

    0

    Child

    $39.89

    Ages 3-11 • Ages 2 and Under are Free and must be held on a lap. If you need a seat you need to purchase a child ticket.

    0

    Senior

    $75.26

    Ages 65+

    0

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    Review summary

    4.6
    Excellent
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    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.

    Photo of lynne Dobrovolny

    lynne Dobrovolny

    August 8, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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.

    Photo of lynne Dobrovolny

    lynne Dobrovolny

    August 8, 2026

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