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Family & Friends
$ 900
Organizations & Commercial
Please call to discuss your private event
(920) 854-4707
Experience the Beauty and History of Sturgeon Bay With a Private Boat Charter Tailored Just For You!
At Shoreline Boat Tours, we offer fully customizable private charters, ensuring a one-of-a-kind on water experience! Whether you’re looking for a morning, afternoon, or evening sunset cruise, we have the perfect voyage waiting for you.
Your Tour, Your Way
- Choose from traditional narration, light narration, or no narration at all
- Decide on your preferred tour direction: east or west
- We have names of food caterers and musicians for you to hire
- Craft an unforgettable, custom experience to suit your interests and schedule
Exclusive Charters for Special Events
Looking for a unique venue for your next event? Our private charters are available for fundraisers, corporate outings, and organizational gatherings. Call us today to discuss special pricing for commercial entities and exclusive requests.
A Deep Dive into Sturgeon Bay’s Maritime History
Our private tours offer an engaging look at Sturgeon Bay and Door County, featuring insights from the Maritime Museum’s newest addition—the 10-story Kress Tower. Our tour narration was developed in conjunction with the award-winning exhibit designers of the Maritime Museum, expert naturalists of Crossroads at Big Creek, and historic reference material from the Door County Historical Society. Our narrators will surprise you with their deep knowledge of the region’s rich maritime heritage and natural beauty.
Explore Two Scenic Routes
East Tour
- Journey under the iconic Michigan Street Bridge
- View the storied Bay Ship Fincantieri shipyard
- Discover the shipwrecks of Bullhead Point
- Learn about the ghost shipyards of Palmer Johnson and Peterson Builders
- Learn about Range Light navigation as we proceed under the Bay Bridge to the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal
- View the Coast Guard Station
- Admire the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Light and Pierhead Lighthouse on Lake Michigan, great photo opportunities!
- On our way back, learn about the fishery, natives, invasives, and transplants
- And much more!
West Tour
- Sail under the historic Michigan Street Bridge
- View the storied Bay Ship Fincantieri shipyard
- Discover the shipwrecks of Bullhead Point
- Following the picturesque shoreline past Potawatomi State Park, learn its history and ecology
- Marvel at the stunning Sherwood Point Lighthouse
- On our way back, learn about the fishery, natives, invasives, and transplants
- And much more!
First Mate Youth Activity
Engage with our tour to become an honorary First Mate! Complete a word find game, learn to tie a bowline knot, take the Door County Pledge. And maybe, if you’re good, the captain will allow you to steer the ship – under their watchful eyes! Diploma-like certificates signed by the captain or crew are a keepsake to treasure and remember. Making unforgettable family memories is our goal!
Your personalized adventure is waiting – let’s make it happen! Call us today to design your perfect private charter experience.
Enhance Your Door County Experience
Visit our incredible Educational Partners: Door County Maritime Museum, Crossroads at Big Creek – Nature Preserve and Learning Center, and Door County Heritage Village. Immerse yourself in the region’s rich maritime history, explore serene walking trails along Big Creek, and step back in time to discover the Door County’s Pioneer heritage.
Building Community
Our high quality narration is made possible by our Educational Partners.
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.
Your adventure doesn’t just take you on the water—it helps keep history and nature alive and well!