Overview
What makes this tour truly unique is the opportunity to combine the tranquility of a Grand Traverse Bay cruise with a curated tasting experience from a local producer. Imagine yourself gliding across the sparkling waters aboard the majestic Schooner Manitou, taking in breathtaking views and spotting local wildlife along the shore, all while savoring a medley wines from a celebrated local winery or the highlights of our amazing distilleries or cideries. This isn't just a tasting, it's a 2-hour escape into the beauty of northern Michigan, where the refreshing aromas of fine beverages mingle with the gentle bay breezes for an unforgettable sensory experience.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Enjoy a medley of local drinks for tasting!
- Our best trip protection plan included, cancel until 24 hours before your cruise!
- English Speaking Guide
- Winery representative and wine expert to guide the tasting
- Snacks Choose from light snacks, available for sale onboard.
- Carbonated beverages Our hard-working crew serve up a selection of local and nationwide distribution beverages.
- Bottled water We stock lots of ice-cold bottles of water if you need a drink on the unsalted sea.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
13223 South West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Grand Traverse Bay (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Since this cruise is in the evening, we would recommend dressing appropriately for the colder temperatures.
- Be sure to bring your government-issued ID. All participants are required to have ID since this is a 21+ event. Please leave beverages and coolers ashore.
- All passengers should wear rubber soft-soled sneakers/tennis shoes or sandals.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 57 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Manitou Tasting Cruise Experience?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5580701P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages. Enjoy a medley of local drinks for tasting!.
- Our best trip protection plan included, cancel until 24 hours before your cruise!.
- English Speaking Guide.
- Winery representative and wine expert to guide the tasting.
- Snacks. Choose from light snacks, available for sale onboard.
- Carbonated beverages. Our hard-working crew serve up a selection of local and nationwide distribution beverages.
- Bottled water. We stock lots of ice-cold bottles of water if you need a drink on the unsalted sea.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 21..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Manitou Tasting Cruise Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Manitou Tasting Cruise Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesEnjoy a medley of local drinks for tasting!
- Our best trip protection plan included, cancel until 24 hours before your cruise!
- English Speaking Guide
- Winery representative and wine expert to guide the tasting
- SnacksChoose from light snacks, available for sale onboard.
- Carbonated beveragesOur hard-working crew serve up a selection of local and nationwide distribution beverages.
- Bottled waterWe stock lots of ice-cold bottles of water if you need a drink on the unsalted sea.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Since this cruise is in the evening, we would recommend dressing appropriately for the colder temperatures.
- Be sure to bring your government-issued ID. All participants are required to have ID since this is a 21+ event. Please leave beverages and coolers ashore.
- All passengers should wear rubber soft-soled sneakers/tennis shoes or sandals.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 57 travelers
- Operated by a business
