Discovery Cruises
Discovery Cruises
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Scenic boat tours on beautiful west bay in Traverse City. An excursion suitable for all ages including families, friends, co-workers, clients and groups of all types. Discovery Cruises offers various daily public cruises and private event options for weddings, family reunions, business functions and more aboard our newly renovated, 65’ vessel, with all decks offering optimum sightseeing.
Traverse City, Michigan
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2024
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katiemichigan
Michigan21 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
The Discovery cruise was great! We went on the two hour 1:00 pm cruise. The captain told the history of several buildings and locations of Grand Traverse Bay. Despite being from the area, we learned several new facts about our area. This company also offers several different types of cruises. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Written June 23, 2023
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Thank you for joining us! We love what we do and so glad that you were with us!
Written July 4, 2023
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Judy S
3 contributions
Oct 2021
Easy boarding. Comfortable. But the best was "Harley" the narrator of the cruise. His knowledge and hospitality was superior, along with the rest of the staff. They were so nice, service with a smile was just what we got. Harley gave us information about business's and history of the area and the love for his community was obvious. We very much enjoyed the cruise and look forward to doing it again sometime.
Written October 12, 2021
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Written July 4, 2023
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Chris N
1 contribution
Sep 2021
We enjoyed our relaxing cruise on the Discovery boat. It is a beautiful way to see both peninsulas. The narrators were quite interesting with history and what’s happening.
Such a friendly staff. Drinks and snacks were good. Looking forward to doing it again!
Such a friendly staff. Drinks and snacks were good. Looking forward to doing it again!
Written October 3, 2021
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Written July 4, 2023
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Jeffrey D
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
We took our family of 10 on the 1pm tour.
We have been vacationing in TC for over 12 years and this cruise offered a unique view and tons of new information.
It was a great way to spend an afternoon - highly recommended.
We have been vacationing in TC for over 12 years and this cruise offered a unique view and tons of new information.
It was a great way to spend an afternoon - highly recommended.
Written July 7, 2022
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Written July 4, 2023
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Skaneateles, NY15 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Highly recommend this excellent boat tour. We took two-hour afternoon sightseeing cruise. Bought hotdogs on board and relaxed while enjoying the narrated history of the area. Crew was very friendly and knowledgable. Boat is immaculate and comfortable.
Written June 10, 2022
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Written July 4, 2023
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Keri C
1 contribution
Jul 2021
Our family really enjoyed this cruise on Lake Michigan and around the TC Bay. We would highly recommend this cruise. The staff are so friendly and go above and beyond to ensure you have an amazing time. We LOVED IT!
Written August 1, 2021
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Thank you so much!
Written July 4, 2023
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Rich E
Grawn, MI5 contributions
Aug 2021
This newly refurbished ship launched last month. It's a great addition to the Grand Traverse Bay water scene. We took the two hour tour today and enjoyed seeing this beautiful area from the water. There is so much to see that you can't view from a car -- beautiful homes, beaches, hills, and downtown features. The ship was in great condition and had terrific windows and decks for viewing. The crew was courteous and helpful, and the commentary was very interesting. It's worth the cost! We may take the tour again later to see the fall colors.
Written August 20, 2021
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Written July 4, 2023
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Donna C
Bluffton, SC48 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
This was fabulous! Two hour tour of the west bay. Lots of historical and local information of Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau. Fun to see the expensive houses from the water side. The boat is pristine clean. Food and drink available. Kids would be bored. We loved it.
Written August 12, 2021
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Thank you so much!
Written July 4, 2023
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Kathleen J
1 contribution
Aug 2022
We had a great time on the Bay cruise. I live in Traverse City but learned a lot from the narration. It was beautiful day and we had some snacks & drinks. Staff was really friendly and Harley, the Captain was a wealth of information and fun to listen to.
Written August 21, 2022
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Written July 4, 2023
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Judith W
Traverse City, MI1 contribution
May 2023
We went in perfect May weather on a calm evening. Options are available to be indoors or on deck. The food offered and folk singer were outstanding. The music repertoire was pretty much in the Gordon LIghtfoot genre and that was perfect for the boat trip.
Written May 26, 2023
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Hi there! Thank you so much for the kind review. We love what we do and glad you were part of it!
Written July 4, 2023
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