There are many attractions to consider when vacationing in Michigan. If you want to explore the natural beauty of Lake Superior’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and love to be on the water, we suggest adding Pictured Rocks cruises to your itinerary. This is the most visually stunning 40 miles of shoreline on the Great Lakes!
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Weigh anchor and set sail on an unforgettable Pictured Rocks cruise.
Pictured Rocks Cruises is where you will begin when booking your boat tour. They have been providing guided tours of this breathtaking 40-mile stretch of national treasure for 50 years. As the only authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service for Pictured Rocks Nation Lakeshore, you can be sure that you and your family are in great hands.
Pictured Rocks, ranked as a top Michigan destination, will leave you awe-inspired and educated in natural and local history. The narrated tours offer interesting and valuable information to their guests. Be sure to pay careful attention to get the most out of your cruise.
Important Information About Cruises
Here are a few essential things to consider when booking a guided tour with Painted Rocks Cruises:
- Cruises frequently sell out
- Pre-purchasing tickets is highly recommended
- Cruises are weather permitting
- Cruises are 2 1/2 to 3 hours
- Tour season is from May through October
- Cruises depart from the Munising, MI, City Dock
Tour Highlights (Get your cameras ready!)
- East Channel Lighthouse
- Grand Island
- Miners Castle
- Painted Coves
- Caves of All Colors
- Lovers’ Leap
- Rainbow Cave
- Indian Head
- Gull Rockery
- Grand Portal
- Battleship Rocks
- Flower Vase
- Indian Drum
- Chapel Cove
- Chapel Rock
- Spray Fall (only on the Spray Fall tours)
Four Cruises to Choose From
The Classic Cruise
The Class Cruise traverses 32 miles (round trip) of the stunning coastline. Prepare to be wowed by colorful cliffs, pristine beaches, and epic sea caves. This tour lasts approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
Adults – $44
Children 4-12 – $14
Children under 4 – $1
The Spray Falls Cruise
The Spray Fall Cruise offers all the same amazing views as the Classic Cruise, with the addition of a visit to Spray Falls. Further down the coast, you will take in the beauty of a cascading 70-foot wonder. This waterfall is the only spring-fed fall on the shoreline active year-round. The Spray Falls Cruise is often hosted aboard the faster catamaran, making the tour approximately 2 hours.
Adults – $52
Children 4-12 – $14
Children under 4 – $1
The Sunset Cruise
You guessed it. The Sunset Cruise follows the same route as the Classic Cruise at sunset. This magical tour departs later in the evening, allowing guests to enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Superior and the last rays of sunlight of the day. This cruise is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Adults – $44
Children 4-12 – $14
Children under 4 – $1
The Sunset Spray Falls Cruise
If you would like the crème de la crème of the four Pictured Rocks cruises, the Spray Falls Cruise at Sunset is the tour of a lifetime. Passengers enjoy the serenity of sunset on Lake Superior or Munising Bay. Since this tour often uses a catamaran, you will zip through the bay and along the shoreline on a two-hour tour.
Adults – $52
Children 4-12 – $14
Children under 4 – $1
When you add a boat tour with Pictured Rocks Cruises to your Michigan vacation itinerary, you are adding memories of a lifetime. The Upper Peninsula offers opportunities for whitewater, lighthouse exploration, breweries, and wineries. Freshwater Vacations Rentals has a great selection of rental homes on the UP for travelers to choose from. Which one is right for your next getaway?