Discovery Cruises

Discovery Cruises Daily tours & charters on Traverse City’s only on the water venue! Visit www.discoverycruisestc.com for tour & event details.

Perfect venue for celebrations & making lifelong memories together.

So many opportunities to get out on the water this week!Guided Sightseeing Cruise 11:30-1:30 and 2:30-4:30Happy Hour on ...
08/24/2026

So many opportunities to get out on the water this week!

Guided Sightseeing Cruise 11:30-1:30 and 2:30-4:30
Happy Hour on the Bay 5:00-6:30pm
Sunset Cruise 7:00-8:30pm

All aboard The Miss Lauren! The Cutest Little Ferry in Northern Michigan!

Check out the full schedule on our website:
https://discoverycruisestc.starboardsuite.com/

It's been an interesting summer for our tour boat The Discovery! She has been out of the water all summer for a major up...
08/21/2026

It's been an interesting summer for our tour boat The Discovery! She has been out of the water all summer for a major update that we thought would be completed in May but when it comes to boats you should always expect the unexpected.

It's been a challenge but it has led to some amazing collaborations with other tour boat companies and land based venues, too! This Saturday, August 22nd we will be pivoting our Geology & The Wine In Your Glass presentation from sea to farm. The event scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 7-8:30pm will now be held at Elderberry Farms Estates.

New Location for Geology & Wine in Your Glass
Elderberry Farms Estate
4702 East Traverse Hwy
Traverse City, MI 49684

Everything else about your evening remains the same!

We’ll still be exploring the fascinating science of terroir, guided by Koffi Kpachavi, co-founder of Wine and Geology Tours. The evening will feature a guided tasting comparing Michigan’s wine-growing region with other wine regions around the world, with a special focus on how the same grape variety can express itself so differently from one region to another.

While we’re certainly disappointed that The Discovery won’t be ready to welcome you aboard, we’re excited to share this beautiful new setting with you and create a memorable evening together.

There’s no better way to unwind than with a glass of local wine and a sunset on West Grand Traverse Bay. Join us for Win...
08/03/2026

There’s no better way to unwind than with a glass of local wine and a sunset on West Grand Traverse Bay. Join us for Wine Down Wednesdays, where you’ll enjoy an evening of wine tasting led by a local wine expert, paired with delicious locally crafted nibbles and breathtaking views from the water.

This experience is available for guests 21 and older with a valid ID. Come sip, relax, and discover why Wednesday evenings are a favorite on the bay: discoverycruisestc.com

We feel so fortunate to have made a connection with the Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co. so we can continue to unite locals...
06/30/2026

We feel so fortunate to have made a connection with the Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co. so we can continue to unite locals and visitors with West Grand Traverse Bay while our boat The Discovery is undergoing some repairs.

In West Grand Traverse Bay we are offering daily Picnic Lunch Cruises, Guided Sightseeing Cruises, and Sunset Cruises on the Miss Lauren.

If youre around Little Traverse Bay take a cruise on the Harbor Princess with the Little Traverse Ferry Company.

Picnic lunch on The Miss Lauren -- cutest little ferry boat in the North! Yesterday was our first picnic cruise and it w...
06/27/2026

Picnic lunch on The Miss Lauren -- cutest little ferry boat in the North! Yesterday was our first picnic cruise and it was a huge success!

Buy a boat ticket and add on a boxed lunch from !

Did you know Nico makes the bread for his grinders everyday? They are delicious. Sorry no photos ... sandwiches were eaten before a photo could be snapped!

Avoid the crowds!
Free Parking!
Dining on the water! Every seat has a view of the bay!

Reserve your seat plus lunch on our website www.discoverycruisestc.com

The inaugural cruise of the Miss Lauren was a huge success tonight! Light wind, a fun group of passengers, and a gorgeou...
06/22/2026

The inaugural cruise of the Miss Lauren was a huge success tonight! Light wind, a fun group of passengers, and a gorgeous sunset were the best way to kick off summer!

Kudos to our crew on an outstanding job. Our season has been filled with pivots and false starts, but the crew has been patient and stuck with us.

The Discovery will be back in action soon, but in the meantime, we have been blessed to meet new friends to the North at Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co.

One thing life (and our Fathers!) have taught us, it's that flexibility is every bit as important as planning.This summe...
06/21/2026

One thing life (and our Fathers!) have taught us, it's that flexibility is every bit as important as planning.

This summer, The Discovery is undergoing a series of upgrades and repairs designed to ensure that she continues serving guests safely and comfortably for years to come. While we know many of you were looking forward to sailing aboard The Discovery this season, we are excited to share a new chapter in our story.

Through a partnership with Little Traverse Bay Ferry Company of Petoskey, we’re welcoming the Miss Lauren to our dock at Discovery Pier.

Cruises on the Miss Lauren start today!

Captain Tawny Hammond shares more of our story on our website:
https://www.discoverycruisestc.com/about/captains-corner-blog/

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13170 S West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI
49684

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