Mackinaw City Sunset Cruise
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Mackinaw City Sunset Cruise
By Ugly Anne Boat Cruises
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Set sail around Lake Michigan and discover the beaches, islands, and villages of one of the United States’ largest lakes. On this cruise, depart from Mackinaw City, pass under the Mackinaw Bridge, and sail around Mackinac Island. While on-board, watch the magnificent sunset from the water, purchase a drink from the bar, and listen as your guide points out all the most memorable landmarks.
Ages 3-99, max of 60 per group
Duration: 1h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Spectacular sunset views of Lake Michigan from the water
- Cruise beneath Mackinaw Bridge and around Mackinac Island
- Drinks and snacks available to purchase on board
- Live commentary from a local guide ensures you don’t miss anything
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
What's not included- Beer and Wine (available to purchase)
- N/A Beverages Available
- Start:
- Ugly Anne Boat Tours / Straits Area Tour Co, Behind The Hook Restaurant, 201 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, USADeparture Point: MRA Dock Address: 201 S Huron Ave Mackinaw City, MI 49701 Directions: Dock is between the USCG Ice breaker Mackinaw Museum and Bells Fishery. Across the street from Starbucks Coffee Shop
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8053P1- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years old
- A maximum of 5 people per booking
- Sunset times vary depending on date of travel
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8053P1
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- crzy4190 contributionsSisters sunset cruiseThis was our first cruise, and it won't be our last! The crew was excellent. The ride under the bridge was amazing! the views were unbelievable!Written October 6, 2024
- Kendra N0 contributionsWell worth the price!5 The historical boat tour was great. There was a loud recorded presentation but the first mate knew a great deal and willingly shared his knowledge and experiences with us. The staff on the dock was welcoming and friendly! I highly recommend!Written September 21, 2024
- cwm430740 contributionsGreatFriendly would do again everyone needs to tip personal for exception service! We had a week at Mackinaw and was a high lite.Written September 19, 2024
- Joy B0 contributionsSunset Cruise was beautiful!We had a great time on this boat, We were celebrating my husband's cancer free status after 6 years of Stage 4 Melanoma and our 44th wedding anniversary next month. We wanted to do some things in our favorite place, Mackinaw City and the U.P. that we had not been able to do before. Sunset Cruise was one of them and I would do it again in a heart beat. The price was excellent. The weather (which the operators have NO control over was perfect. It was a warm September Friday night, Calm seas and a beautiful sunset! The only negative was a rowdy group of teens that eventually calmed down. It was such a beautiful night, I couldn't even let that bother me too much. For future reference though, I think a word from the Captain would have calmed them down. I don't know if anyone approached them, but they did calm down eventually.Written September 19, 2024
- David D0 contributionsEnjoyable and funPleasant employees, atmosphere was light and fun and the weather was nice. It’s always fun to ride on interesting boats and it was very enjoyable.Written September 19, 2024
- EMcintyre20240 contributionsWell worth it !This was just a Sunset cruise, no history or details, which is fine. a few tidbits would've been ok. They have a small bar with limited drinks. The whole trip was pretty awesome and to actually be under the Mackinaw Bridge was amazing ! The Staff were very friendly ! Thanks for a great time!Written September 19, 2024
- Erica B0 contributionsBest Tour Ever!This tour was the best choice ever! The gals were entertaining, so funny and super nice. Would definitely do more tours when we return to the area.Written September 17, 2024
- F3891FOdonnah0 contributionsFabalous was a birthday gift from our daughterInformative and fun. Was a gift from our daughter. Loved every minute. Enjoyed to views and the water was lovely. Very nice crew. Would go againWritten September 17, 2024
- millerbecky600 contributionsUgly--but Lovely!The Ugly Anne Sunset Boat Cruise was a delight! The weather was perfect (bring a jacket, sweater, or blanket, even in the summer, because when the sun goes down, it gets cool on the water). Captain Chris met passengers as they came aboard, and he and his crew helped those who needed it. He struck a nice balance between talk and tunes during the trip. The "Might Mack" at sunset was the star of the show! Turns out "Ugly Anne" doesn't have to be pretty when everything else is Quite Lovely! Bring the camera!Written September 10, 2024
- avaann130 contributionsA Beautiful CruiseVery accommodating staff, a fun time, staff gave great detail on the area. The bar prices are reasonable, overall worth the money!Written September 7, 2024
- mistydburgett0 contributionsMackinac Bridge and history boat tourThis is the second time I’ve taken this tour. This time I brought my daughters with me. It was a lovely memory making experience with them. My middle daughter actually came back and did the sunset tour a week later with her fiancé.Written September 4, 2024
- janineborgert0 contributionsGreat Boat TripThe boat ride was fun, my family liked hearing the history facts during the ride, nice sightseeing opportunity, super nice and friendly staff.Written September 4, 2024
- cyndifernow1010100 contributionsFirst time to the UPDress for the day, if lots of sun and windy, we were on awe of the rocks. the history is amazing. the staff was very courteous and informative Overall we had an awesome time. Were from Florida.Written September 4, 2024
- mooselets0 contributionsHighly recommendHave lived in Michigan my entire life and this was the first time taking this trip! Don’t wait! Seeing the bridge from underneath and at sunset is amazing!Written September 4, 2024
- dembrowns0 contributionsA little roughI probably would have enjoyed it more had it not been so choppy. I couldn't pay attention to the tour narration because I was too nervous. Had I known of how choppy it was I may have canceled and rescheduled.Written September 4, 2024
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A J
13 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
The unobstructed panoramic views of the amazing sunset provided many photo ops. This cruise is called the sunset cruise not the bridge cruise but it was great & the boat went under and around the bridge several times. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The vessel seemed modern and appeared to have all the safety requirements. Upbeat, festive music was played but it wasn’t loud or obnoxious or party music. Ate dinner at The Hook before our cruise. Great waterfront location right next to the dock. Went with my husband and teenage daughter and we had a great time! Parking is limited though so allow time to find parking. Great area though & wish we could have stayed in Mack City longer.
Written July 26, 2024
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Babylon, NY203 contributions
We were very pleased with the short boat ride experience. The crew made great efforts to make sure that all angles of the boat had great views of the bridge at sunset. That being said, however, we we were disappointed that the benches were uncomfortable and that it seems no efforts were made to limit numbers for covid safety.
Written July 5, 2021
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Huetteman D
8 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Very enjoyable and delightful cruise under the Mighty Mac to view a spectacular sunset. Obviously, the weather is the determining factor for sunset colors, yet a sturdy vessel and competent crew make for a better experience. This crew is great! They take care of you without being intrusive . Call ahead for departure times and any changes. Come prepared for the chill off the water. Extra bonus, Tuesday and Friday nights have a fireworks display this summer. Enjoy the show from the boarding area or stroll over to the park.
Written July 16, 2022
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Theresa N
12 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
My family had such a wonderful time! The lake was as smooth as it could be. The crew was personable and played music, gave historical information, and stopped for photos at the right times! We highly recommend this cruise when the lake is calm!
Written June 20, 2023
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Thanks so much for taking the time to review your time on Ugly Anne. It is always nice to hear when someone enjoys our cruises
We hope you enjoyed your stay in Mackinaw
Capt Chris
Written June 23, 2023
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Melissa O
Columbus, OH3 contributions
Aug 2020
This was hands down the BEST part of our entire trip to MI! The cruise was perfect. We lucked out and had a great sunset to watch because the weather cooperated, but even if that wasn't the case, it was still well worth the money paid. Crew and employees are incredibly kind and outgoing. They give you information on the cruise but not so much that you feel numb from the history lesson. Safety is their priority and even in this time of COVID we felt safe and had the best time!
Written September 2, 2020
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Eh-leh-nah
Delaware, OH17 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
This is a nice, relaxing cruise that gives you great view of the Mackinac Bridge from the water. It was beautiful even though it was a little stormy and the sunset was obscured. Perfect amount of time on the water and the crew was great. If you're in Mackinaw City, don't pass this up!
Written July 11, 2022
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Alison H
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Couples
The sunset cruise was absolutely wonderful, and staff was friendly. We came up for our honeymoon and the bridge is my favorite thing to see up here. However, they did allow a couple of people onboard that were heavily under the influence that made the night a little less enjoyable. We really enjoyed the cruise, as it was informative and the sunset was gorgeous, it was just hard to hear the facts about the bridge with the rowdy guests that made several other people uncomfortable as well. We hope to enjoy it again sometime!
Written July 4, 2022
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Eric J
Fort Thomas, KY26 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Great experience. We were blessed to have great weather and a fantastic sunset. The cruise goes beneath the Mackinac Bridge onto Lake Michigan, and has several great angles of the sunset and the bridge. I highly recommend this cruise.
Written August 27, 2024
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Urbana, OH412 contributions
Normally they offer sunset cruises and history cruises. When we inquired, in October, they said they combined into one since sunset was so close to cruise time, but there wasn’t much history, which was our reason for going. That was a little disappointing. The boat ride under the bridge was neat and the sunset was beautiful but the history tour was what we really wanted.
Written June 15, 2021
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LPontarelli
Rockford, MI24 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Well organized, views from every spot on the boat…. Great way to get close and under the mighty Mac with the sun setting! Crew was great as well as folks on land who answered phone to the ones who guided to the boat!
Written August 29, 2023
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Sorry I don't know best option is to call ahead and find out operation schedule
Written August 28, 2022
morgan
Niles, Michigan
What is average department time? Just like a ball park expectancy
Written April 7, 2021
Would the cruise be available April 3 & 4 , 2021?
Written March 14, 2021
I would double check to see if anything has changed, but the boat isn't large & only holds about 25-30 people & you are sitting along the perimeter single file looking over the water.
Written August 16, 2020
I have some mobility issues, how easy is it to get on and off the boat? and is there a bathroom on-board?
Written August 5, 2020
Not sure if there is a bathroom onboard, but there is one in the restaurant just before boarding. As for the mobility issue, this is a lobster boat, which requires you to be able to step from the deck across to the boat as it may be rocking a bit in the water. I have a bad knee but was able to board with hand held assistance. Hope that helps ☺️
Written August 6, 2020
Hello, are tours available at this time? I am expecting to travel there mid-July and would love to add this to my itinerary.
Written June 3, 2020
This sounds so wonderful! I am not clear about the beverages...do we bring them or buy them? Is wine available if buying them is the answer, I don’t care for beer....and my hubby does not do any alcohol....is Diet Coke available. Of course if we are supposed to BYOB we can bring what we need. Also, do you recommend jackets or cushions? Thanks...coming the last week of June!
Written April 15, 2019
Where do you park for the cruise? We are staying in Saint Ignace and my husband can not walk far so just wondering if parking is far from departure point. What time does sunset cruise leave?
Written August 6, 2018
Parking is close by but the area was under construction when we went. The cost 25-30$ - my son treated us so not exact with price- sorry
Written August 30, 2018
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