Sturgeon Bay & Baileys Harbor Boat Tours
We have strategically partnered with premier educational organizations of Door County to provide you with the ultimate experience of Door County’s maritime culture
Our tour narrations feature slide shows of local iconic scenes of the past and present on large screen monitors to give you a real-life on-water experience that is unrivaled!
Choose Your Location for Boat Tours in Door County
Whether you’re interested in an educational experience, a relaxed sightseeing cruise, a picture-perfect sunset escape, or all three! Our Customized Private Charters offer unique experiences tailored just for you.
Gather Family and Friends and Embark on a Custom Sturgeon Bay or Baileys Harbor Private Charter!
Visit our Primary Educational Partners, their facilities and environs will fascinate you!
With every Adult ticket purchase, Shoreline Boat Tours proudly donates $5 to support these remarkable organizations – helping to preserve and share Door County’s history, culture, and environment for generations to come
Sturgeon Bay:
- Door County Maritime Museum
- Crossroads at Big Creek learning center & nature preserve
- Heritage Village at Big Creek
Baileys Harbor:
- Cana Island Lighthouse and Museum
- The Ridges Sanctuary learning center and nature preserve
What To Expect on our Boat Tours in Door County
Narration Philosophy
Promote historical preservation and environmental stewardship
Narration Topics
Geology
Cultural History
Navigation
Weather and Climate
Ship Building / Commerce
Life Under Water
Life On Land
Invasive Species
First Mate Certificate
For learners of all ages!
Complete a fun word game
Learn to tie a bowline knot
Take the Door County Pledge
Educational Partnerships
A preeminent cultural and educational resource for the preservation and stewardship of regional maritime history.
1,600-acre nature preserve and land trust in Baileys Harbor listed as a National Natural Landmark, Important Bird Area and Wisconsin State Natural Area.
115-acre preserve offering experiential learning focused on science, history, and the environment.
The Door County Historical Society strives to collect, maintain, and share the history and heritage of Door County through preservation, education, and programming. The society operates two interpretive sites: Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park and the Heritage Village at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay.
Built in 1939, the Door County Historical Museum has been educating locals and visitors alike about the rich history of Door County, Wisconsin for over 80 years. With a knowledgeable and friendly staff, innovative displays and the deepest collection of Door County artifacts in the world, it’s not hard to see why the Museum was named one of the Chicago Tribune’s “Best Small Museums in the Midwest.”
One of the Midwest’s premier conservation organizations, preserving, maintaining and enhancing lands that contribute significantly to the scenic beauty, open space, and ecological integrity of Door County.
Dedicated to preserving and enhancing Wisconsin’s most complete state park with the vision of a park for all people—a beautiful and vibrant place where visitors of all interests, backgrounds, and abilities can enjoy the natural beauty and spiritual benefits of the great outdoors.
Supporting the preservation, restoration, maintenance, and contemporary use of the historic resources on Plum and Pilot Islands, and conserving and protecting wildlife resources, while providing opportunities for quality wildlife-dependent recreation.
34 acres of pristine land with hiking trails, wildlife viewing and resident birds of prey, offering a unique combination of environmental and wildlife education.
Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.