Anishinaabe Heritage: Grand Traverse Bay Sail

Sail into history with Tera John on Grand Traverse Bay, exploring Anishinaabe culture and heritage aboard the Manitou. Book your journey today.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Traverse Bay - Begin the day with an unforgettable 2-hour morning sail that blends history, stunning scenery, and a fresh perspective of Traverse City. This is more than a simple boat ride; it’s an engaging historical tour that connects you with Grand Traverse Bay in a whole new way. It’s the ideal way to appreciate the beauty and history of…
What's Included
  • Our best trip protection plan included, cancel until 24 hours before your cruise!
  • A Knowledge Carrier and Story Keeper from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
  • English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Set sail on an enchanting 2-hour morning journey that explores the profound history and lasting bond between the Anishinaabe people and Grand Traverse Bay. Accompany Tera John, a Knowledge Carrier and Story Keeper from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, as your guide on the Manitou. Discover the Bay from the perspective of its…

Location
13223 S W Bay Shore Dr
South West Bay Shore Drive
Plan to arrive at least 30 min early, and be aware of traffic. Park behind Discovery Center Collaborative (13170 S West Bay Shore Dr) across the street from our ticket booth. Please use the pedestrian crossing to get to us! If you are getting dropped off, you can go directly to Discovery Pier.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sheilaaz7210nz
Jul 18, 2025
3rd Trip on the Tall Ships - I highly recommend booking a cruise! This was my 3rd cruise with this company. The captain and his crew were incredible- humorous and welcoming! The view is gorgeous no matter the weather or season. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is because the guest presenter did not have a microphone and speaker made available to her. She too, was wonderful and when she spoke near us, we were delighted with her presentation. I recommend ordering the local soda, adult beverages and snacks available on board. The Resiling was perfect! Last piece of advice- tip the crew! They work hard!
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Arinb166
Aug 20, 2025
needs to offer more sailing and sites and less lecture - Sailboat was beautiful and clean. Crew was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately there was very little wind and we sailed very little. The "rich history" was very long (2 hours) and somewhat condescending. The captain and crew were fantastic. If you're looking to sail you might want to choose another experience. If you have kids that don't want to sit through a 2 hour talk you may want to choose another experience.
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From $699
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).