Manitou Tasting Cruise Experience
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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.

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GET TICKETSTicket Options (7) Options Available
Option(s)
Wine Cruise - Black Star Farms
Black Star Farms Tasting: Enjoy wine tastings with family-owned Black Star Farms premiere winery.
MiddleCoast and Benevolent
MiddleCoast and Benevolent: Middle Coast Brewing Company is focused on on the art of the pour, and launched Benevolent Spirits for even more good times!
Mawby Winery
Wine Tasting Mawby : Come experience 'MAWBYness' on Manitou, the essence of place on the bay with some wine mixed in!
Tandem Cider
Cider tasting with Tandem : Come taste the character of the Leelanau Peninsula through the hard apple ciders from Tandem.
Lake District Wine Co
Lake District Wine Co. Tasting: Lake District specializes in small-production bottles, so you know this tasting is exclusive, and comes with a view!
Wine Cruise Left Foot Charley
Wine Tasting Left Foot Charley: Left Foot Charley teams up with Northern Michigan’s best 18 growers to produce award-winning wines.
Starting from
$89
Option(s)
Iron Fish Distillery
Whiskey Tasting Iron Fish: Try a spirit tasting with Michigan's first farm distillery, Iron Fish based in Thompsonville, MI.
Starting from
$96
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Our best trip protection plan included, cancel until 24 hours before your cruise!
- Winery representative and wine expert to guide the tasting
- English Speaking Guide
- Enjoy a medley of local drinks for tasting!
What's not Included
- Gratuities
- Choose from light snacks, available for sale onboard.
- Our hard-working crew serve up a selection of local and nationwide distribution beverages.
- We stock lots of ice-cold bottles of water if you need a drink on the unsalted sea.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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