The PRINCESS was built in 1973 in Bay City, MICHIGAN and was named the ISLAND PRINCESS. It is a sixty-five-foot all-aluminum passenger vessel licensed by the U.S.C.G. to carry 145 passengers. It has a rich history carrying passengers to MACKINAC ISLAND, the PICTURED ROCKS at Copper Harbor, and to the APOSTLE ISLANDS along the NATIONAL SHORELINE on LAKE SUPERIOR. It was brought to Ludington, Michigan in MAY 2020 and Manistee, Michigan in May 2021. The Princess will run cruises out of Manistee on Lake Michigan and navigate the Manistee River into the Manistee Lake. In addition to a ship’s galley for snacks and beverages, a liquor license permits the selling of domestic and locally brewed craft beer, wine, and mixed drinks.
All cruises start at the CITY MARINA in downtown MANISTEE. The PRINCESS is located at 426 River Street on the RIVER BOARDWALK just below the WEST SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE and the ELKS LODGE. It is a unique excursion that gives a light history of Lake Michigan and the surrounding area.
We offer a Family Day Cruise (2:00 -4:00 p.m.), a 501 Cruise (5:00 -6:30 p.m.), a 90 minute Sunset Cruise, Special Event cruises for the Fourth of July and for the night of the Fireworks, the Fireworks and Sunset Cruise (when Fireworks are not on the the Fourth), and private cruises.
The Cost for our Daily Cruises is $40 for adults (age 13 and older). Children (age 3 to 12) are $20. Infants (age 3 and under) are free.
The Sunset Cruise time is provided at the time of booking as the time changes according to the sunset.
Our Special Event cruises (such as Fireworks and Sunset, and Fourth of July) are one day offerings that vary in length and price. Availability and pricing is available under bookings.
For Private cruise questions and bookings call 231-690-3587 or email: [email protected]
Our daily public cruises are 90 minutes. Cost is $40 for adults ( age 13 and older). Children (age 3 to 12) are $20. Infants (age 3 and under) are free. The DAY CRUISE is from 5:30pm to 7:00 pm.
The sunset cruise time will be on our website as the time changes according to the sunset. The cost is the same.
Our Special Event cruises (such as Fireworks and Sunset, Fourth of July, and Halloween)are one day offerings that vary in length and price. Availability and pricing is available under bookings.
All public bookings are done on our website > Manistee Harbor Tours <. For Private cruise questions and bookings call 231-690-3587 or email> [email protected]
Cruises depart rain or shine. If the Captain determines that the weather is unsafe and the trip is cancelled, you will receive a raincheck.
Boarding on all cruises will begin 30 minutes before departure time.
Vessel is ADA compliant and has two spacious Restrooms on the main deck.
The Princess has an expansive upper and enclosed lower deck surrounded by windows for viewing incredible sunsets, miles of sand dunes and shoreline erosion. A narrator is available to share the historical significance of the region and Lake Michigan’s bountiful contribution to the Midwest and beyond. Take the selfie of a lifetime on this inspirational experience.
You will be provided with information on local history, scenery, landmarks, and current community events. We also have musical entertainment through speaker systems on both the upper and lower decks of the vessel.
Harbor Tours is a new attraction on the Lake Michigan landscape here in Manistee. It is a unique way to see spectacular view of Lake Michigan and even catch a Lake Michigan Sunset. We are surrounded by outstanding golf courses, quaint shopping stores, RV parks, recreation, theatres, the arts, cultural activities, Lake Michigan Sportfishing, a casino, and much more.
Step aboard the PRINCESS for a unique excursion that tells the story of Lake Michigan and the historic harbor of Manistee. The journey begins with a short cruise along the river boardwalk out into the cool waters of Lake Michigan. Then relax as you you enjoy the expansive views of the shoreline, miles of impressive sand dunes, and a front row seat to the destructive impact of waterfront erosion.
OUR CREW
Your Cruise director will point out landmarks and historical sites, while keeping us well informed of special occasions for those we have on board.
All passengers will be checked in when boarding.
OUR PRICES
| Public Cruises |
| 501 cruise or sunset cruise – 90 minutes
Family Day Cruise – 2 hours |
| Adults: $40 (Ages 13+), children: $20 (Ages 4-12), infants: free (0-3) |
| Private Cruises | |
| 2 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Starting at $1,800 – for up to 40 people | Starting at $2,400 – for up to 40 people |