Planning To Be In The Grand Traverse Area?
Spend some time on the water and see the beautiful sites and homes along East Grand Traverse Bay in the comfort of a 34’ sport cruiser. Ride in the sun or shade, it’s your choice. We can stop along the way to enjoy the sunny, warm weather or take in as many sites as are available. Depending on the route you choose, there are a couple of small wrecks to see. We can also stop along the way to take pictures of nature or extraordinary homes in the area. It’s your time and what we do is up to you.
cruise aboard a 340 sea ray sundancer
Standard cruise is 4 hours. Longer outings may be available depending on what you have in mind. Captain is flexible and discrete. If there’s a cruise you have in mind, just let us know and we can likely accommodate.
cruises
Trips are available Monday through Friday; morning , afternoon or evening (evening trip availability may vary depending on time of sunset).
Morning – Typically the most quiet time of day on East Bay with the smoothest water and not many other boats out.
Afternoon – Most sunny part of the day, best for tanning, etc. Conditions can be more active on the water and a little more choppy, but there’s typically smooth water to be found on one side of the bay or the other.
Evening – Late afternoon dinner trip or evening sunset cruise.
Your captain
Cruise with Captain Tom Rice, lifelong boater, 15 year Master Captain and over 20 years of boating on East and West Grand Traverse Bays.
How to book your trip
how much does it cost?
Cruises start at $465 for 3 hours, including fuel. Up to 6 passengers and please, children 10 and older. We provide the boat and the fun, you bring whatever else you'd like to have with you on your cruise. We also place a hold of $500 security deposit.
Where do we meet?
WildRice is located at the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor in Elk Rapids, Michigan. The marina is easy to get to, easy to use for departure and close to great boating destinations.
How do I book?
Decide on what day and time you would like to cruise and CLICK HERE to make your reservation. Book now while time is available! Review our Rental Agreement and Release HERE. We require a Rental Agreement and Release to be filled out and signed by each unrelated person or persons who book and cruise with us. Questions? Email me at capntom@wildricetours.com
combine your cruise with a wine tour on old mission peninsula
WildRice Tours is now booking cruises in coordination with Traverse City Wine Girl for an unforgettable day of wine tasting and cruising.
great fun on the water!
capntom@wildricetours.com
Passenger limitations
- The State of Michigan limits this vessel to 6 passengers
- Childern 10 years and older, please
- Responsible use of alcohol permitted
- We will follow the guidelines for safety as required by the State of Michigan
- No pets on board
About wildrice tours
I have been boating on Grand Traverse bays and surrounding waters as a resident and a weekender, spending almost every spare moment on these waters.
Whether taking a slow cruise around the bay or going to a specific place to just spend the time enjoying the sun, I know the best places to go to get the most of your time on the water.