Price from:
35 USD
About
Wings on the Water
Any time hawks and eagles soar above Manitou it makes the sail even more amazing. On this sail, the Skegemog Raptor Center will bring its famous educational birds aboard. In the past few years, we’ve seen more and more raptors along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. Come sail with us and learn why they’ve returned and what it means. If we’re lucky, we’ll see one of the eagles that nest near our dock!
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What You Can Expect:
We will sail lower West Grand Traverse Bay, affording a good view of the Traverse City waterfront, including landmarks such as the historic Park Place Hotel and the Great Lakes Maritime Academy with its 224 ft. training vessel, State of Michigan.
You’re welcome to help raise the sails and steer the ship (great photo op!).
Our friendly captain and crew love to chat one-on-one and answer your questions in this casual and friendly environment.
Beverages and snacks are available on board all cruises for purchase.
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Rates
• **Adults:** $57
• **Children/Infants** $35 per person
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Duration
**2 hours**
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What Is Not Included?
Gratuity is not included in the price of your sail. However, tips are greatly appreciated by our hard-working crew!
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What to Wear
• **All passengers should wear rubber soft-soled sneakers/tennis shoes or sandals.**
• **Even at the height of summer it’s usually cooler on the water. We recommend having a jacket or sweater with you.**
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What to Bring
• **We strongly recommend sunscreen and a hat.**
• **Please leave beverages and coolers ashore. We do have a bar aboard with a variety of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.**
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Meeting Location
M-22, just north of downtown Traverse City (Traverse City, MI)
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
Booking Notes
**FREE PARKING AND CHECK-IN**
DO NOT use Apple Maps to find us! They will lead you astray!
Parking is located in the lot behind Great Lakes Discovery Center Collaborative (13170 S. West Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City, MI) directly across the street from our Discovery Pier ticket booth. Please use the DESIGNATED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING to walk to our ticket booth which is the small, brown building at the end of the pier for check-in. If you are getting dropped off by a taxi/Uber/Lyft and don't have to park, you can go directly to Discovery Pier to check-in.
**Please arrive 30 MINUTES before the sail.**
**PLEASE NOTE**: If you have handicap/mobility issues, please call our office for alternate parking directions.
**Important Notice:** Please arrive 30 minutes early as the ship sails right on time. You are welcome to bring your own food with you, but please do not bring your own drinks or hard-sided coolers. We accept cash and credit cards on board if you'd like to purchase drinks from our bar. It is typically cooler out on the water so we recommend bringing a jacket or sweater with you. All passengers should wear rubber soft-soled shoes. No high heels, please!
**For questions regarding this activity, contact Traverse Tall Ship:**
Email: traversetallship@tallshipsailing.com
Phone: 231-941-2000
##Tipping:##
- Our captains and crew work very hard to ensure a first-rate experience for all of our guests. Tipping is customary and is typically 15-20%. Your tip should reflect your level of satisfaction with the experience.
