Traverse City Day Sail: Food, Wine, & Cocktails

Embark on a fully immersive sailing experience on Grand Traverse Bay. Learn to sail, indulge in a delicious picnic lunch, and enjoy locally crafted beverages. Relax and take in the majestic views!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Traverse Bay - Enjoy a beautiful sail on a 63-ft schooner around the Grand Traverse Bay. This family-friendly sail includes locally-sourced food and drinks. Help raise the sails and sit at the helm while you learn about the natural and cultural history of the region. You are pampered by the captain and crew while you relax and take in the…
What's Included
  • Hands-on sailing
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Enjoy local beer, spirits and wine
Additional Information

Embark on a comprehensive journey with Wind Dancer on the waves of Grand Traverse Bay. Spend a delightful 2.5 hours with your loved ones learning and assisting with sailing. A delectable picnic lunch comprising snacks, drinks, and a range of locally brewed beers, wines, and ciders are part of the ticket cost. The Captain and his team cater to your…

Location
615 E Front St
East Front Street
Check-in at the kiosk next to the bay. Adjacent to the parking lot. The only kiosk that is adjacent to the parking lot and next to the bay.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(128 Ratings)
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Katherine_w
Sep 20, 2024
Totally worth it - This was a last minute addition to our honeymoon and one of our best activities. The food and drinks were great, the employees were kind and personable, and my husband got to get hands on with the boat, which was so great to watch. I highly recommend for a memorable and relaxing experience.
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Victoria_s
Sep 20, 2024
Sailing on lake Michigan - Celebrated my mom's 80th birthday with the sailboat ride! Captain Dan was amazing and we learned so much! It was a beautiful day out and I would highly recommend it!
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900realestatem
Sep 16, 2024
Sailing fun - We sailed on the Wind Dancer this weekend and had a fabulous time! The crew was great, especially Captain Nate! Everyone was very hospitable and shared both their knowledge of sailing and stories of local lore. The cruise also featured local snacks and beverages that were amazing. Highly recommend this tour!
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Tonetta1
Sep 5, 2024
Sailing adventure in TC - Beautiful day on the bay. Crew was attentive and fun. Great sailing experience, John has a beautiful voice and sang some songs for us along the way
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Connector60267370097
Sep 5, 2024
Amazing cruise experience! - Our sailing crew was very welcoming and made us feel very comfortable. The captain throughly went over how the schooner works with the sails, and gave us safety instructions before leaving the dock. The beverages, snacks, and lunch that was served to us during the cruise was excellent, and from locally resourced restaurants. It was delicious! The cruise was very scenic and relaxing! My husband and I throughly enjoyed ourselves, and would definitely enjoy this experience again sometime in the near future.
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Laura_b
Sep 5, 2024
Sailing in the sun - Our sailing experience was perfect. The food was delicious, the crew was super friendly and attentive, and the weather was beautiful.
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568robing
Sep 1, 2024
A must do experience in TC. - great way to spend the afternoon! Crew was friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable. winddancer was comfortable. Crew let us raise the sails, steer the boat. Food was fresh, locally sourced. Wine was outstanding (grand traverse Riesling). Chris was awesome. Highly recommend!
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Susan_t
Sep 1, 2024
Loved this experience! - My husband and I took the 2 1/2 hour day trip. It was a beautiful experience. The crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. They all work so well together making all guests feel comfortable and safe. The Wind Dancer Sail ship is beautiful and well maintained. We both loved the snacks, lunch and cocktails from all the local restaurants. Every minute was one worth mentioning.
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Nancysz2557yr
Sep 22, 2024
Glad we did it! - The noon sail was so peaceful and beautiful. The crew was fun and really informative and the lunch was fresh and good. Unfortunately , there was little wind so our sails weren't put to the test. Even still, it was a lovely day and a fun relaxing way to spend the afternoon.
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Janice_b
Oct 11, 2024
disappointed - since you canceled our sailboat ride cannot moment except we were truly disappointed since it was my oct b gift
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