Boat Cruise: North Shore to Death’s Door

Embark on a captivating boat cruise in Door County, exploring the historic North Shore. Discover stunning scenery, rich human history, and fascinating tales of shipwrecks and battles.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sister Bay - We will behold the beauty of Sister Bay and the surrounding islands from the water.
  • Ellison Bay - We will explore the shoreline with the huge houses on the bluffs overlooking the water.
  • Gills Rock - We will learn about the Historic Fishing Village that once dominated Gills Rock.
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - We…
What's Included
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • No free snacks or drinks, but drinks and snacks are available for purchase (reasonably priced).
  • Optional Gratuity
Additional Information

Join us on a fantastic tour that perfectly captures the essence of Door County! Immerse yourself in the fascinating human history and stunning scenery, both natural and man-made.
Your journey starts with a leisurely cruise along the north shore of Sister Bay, where you’ll witness some of the best man-made beauty this county has to offer. As we approach…

Location
10707 N Bay Shore Dr
North Bay Shore Drive
Come to the ticket office right in front of the boat in which you will be touring.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(118 Ratings)
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A2600zmdennisj
Jul 17, 2025
- We really enjoyed the two hour afternoon cruise that took us along the northern coast of Door County. The boat was very nice and clean with plenty of outside and indoor seating. The cruise narrator was very informative and provided a lot of interesting facts about Door County. On the second half of the trip our narrator took time to speak with many of the guests, which was a nice touch. If you are looking for a nice and relaxing cruise I highly recommend Sister Bay Scenic Boat Tours.
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Debra_d
Jul 10, 2025
Excellent tour!! - Super Relaxing Boat ride. Learned a lot from awesome guide and views were phenomenal. Great value. Worth the price. Would do again.
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Garyhr2088wv
Jul 9, 2025
A good experience. - Very informative and enjoyable experience. We learned a lot about Door County in a fun and relaxing excursion. I recommend doing this!
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Robert_h
Jul 6, 2025
Awesome experience. ... - Awesome experience. Connie was very knowledgeable about the area! Will definitely go again. Side note Tom reminded us of the captain on jaws (in the best way).Very fun trip.
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Companion39010056322
Jul 5, 2025
Great 2-hour boat ride/ tour. - This was a wonderful way to see the Door County shoreline from the water. The guide shared many stories about the history of the area. It was fun to experience the power of Death’s Door, where the bay meets Lake Michigan.
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Aaabbbyyy
Jul 3, 2025
Perfect tour of the area - Connie, Tom and Cal were wonderful! So great to get a tour from multigenerational locals! The boat was clean, well stocked and left on time. The tour was engaging and full of information about the area.
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Lesle
Jun 27, 2025
An Afternoon On The Water - Enjoyed the cruise today! Some of the narration was difficult to hear as several young people were on board and chatting and running around…but they were having fun. The speaker was turned up louder and that helped. Beautiful scenery and interesting information about the surroundings. Saw some bald eagles and amazing trees. It was nice to have snacks and drinks available, and a restroom on board. All around very enjoyable.
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Lisa_c
Jun 27, 2025
Chuck was fun, knowledge... - Chuck was fun, knowledge and had very interesting stories of Door County. The tour was interesting and a lot of fun.
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266denisef
Jun 25, 2025
Loved the boat tour. - Connie and the captains were knowledgeable and entertaining. It was a great way to see the shores, beaches and experience door county from the water! I give it a 5star plus. Must do!
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David
Jul 3, 2025
A different perspective of Door County - We took this tour to see Door County from a different perspective—instead of just the car or our feet. The tour was nice as it skirted the coastline right up the peninsula and out close to some of the islands. It was great to be able to choose whether to sit open air or inside, and I was happy that we loaded in the order we checked in at the booth (so get there early if you think that there will be many people). The narration was informative and humorous, but sadly it was sometimes difficult to hear and/or understand the guide.
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