Traverse City Sunset Sail: Food, Wine & Cocktails
4.8
138 Ratings
Traverse City
Experience a relaxing sunset sail in Traverse City, Michigan. Learn about the area's history while enjoying complimentary locally sourced food, wine, and cocktails. Check-in at The Delamar Resort and prepare for a memorable 2.5-hour sail.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 615 E Front St - No two sunsets are alike. Let us help you make memories!

After the captain welcomes you aboard and sets the sails, the crew will make sure you have your choice of locally crafted wine, beer, cocktail, or soda while you sit back and relax. Snacks from some of Traverse City’s favorite makers will be served, followed by a locally sourced picnic..

Visit the classic salon below deck or get comfy on deck as we skim across the brilliant blue-green freshwater of the bay.

The personal touches, intimate environment, and pampering are unparalleled to any other experience on the bay! The panoramic vistas are perfect for elegant and special photo ops.

All of our adventures feature a unique interpretive guide. You’ll learn a bit about sailing, the history of the region, and the ecology of the Great Lakes. We want you to leave us with an appreciation and desire to protect and preserve this precious resource and the features which make the region special.

Please note: All food is served in compostable containers. Please contact us if you’d prefer vegetarian option.

Check-in at our kiosk 30 min before departure.

What's Included
  • Wine tasting experience
  • Local beer and cider selection
  • Signature cocktails by Mammoth Distillery
  • Non-alcoholic beverages included
  • Dinner provided
  • Snacks available
What's Not Included
  • Rain gear
  • Beach towels
  • Non-skid footwear for boating
Additional Information

Unwind and enjoy while our skipper and deputy introduce you to our majestic sailing ship and impart tales of the region, its people, and the waters of the Grand Traverse Bay area. Have a delightful time with complimentary local food, wine, and mixed drinks as you watch the sunset colour the sky. This sailing trip takes 2.5 hours.

Please arrive at our booth 30 min before we set sail. Our 2nd Mate will welcome you about 10 min prior to boarding and will lead all guests to embark the Wind Dancer. We offer a variety of drink choices such as wine, mixed drinks, locally produced spirits, soda, and water. Food will be served about 1 hour into the sailing. We kindly ask our guests to refrain from bringing additional alcohol. There’s free parking at the check-in booth situated at The Delamar Resort, 615 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI. Do bring raingear, a beach towel, and suitable non-slip shoes for boating. If necessary due to bad weather, tours will be rearranged.

  • Please contact us directly if you need a vegetarian or gluten-free option
  • Please contact us directly if you have a service animal
Location
615 E Front St
East Front Street
We respectfully request that guests not bring additional alcoholic beverages. Free parking is available at the check-in kiosk, which is located at The Delamar Resort, 615 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(138 Ratings)
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Angie_w
Oct 2, 2023
Dream trip - We caught the 2nd last trip of the season, and it was perfect, sunny, 72 degrees; the crew was fantastic, drinks and food were a nice touch. I love the water so much but we’d never been on a sailboat before. Thanks for making this a beautiful, memorable experience for my husband and I.
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Robert_z
Sep 23, 2023
The crew was very... - The crew was very personable and enjoyable to be around. Would highly recommend this tour when visiting Traverse City!
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Guy_h
Sep 13, 2023
Wonderful experience - The sunset and the crew were fantastic. Was lucky to have a beautiful evening. Would suggest a different food selection as sandwiches were hard to eat.
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Kellysr5741xi
Sep 11, 2023
Fantastic Sail on the Bay! Sunset, fun, drinks and laughter! - Had a great time sailing. Was fantastic to sail with just the wind! Got to steer the ship and even tack! Food and wine were great! Even had a Gluten Free sandwich for me (Bonus :) ! Gorgeous sunset views and great people!
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Teresabrady_h
Sep 10, 2023
Sweet Sunset Sail🌞 - This was a wonderful experience! The crew was fun and so accommodating. The weather was perfect and the sunset was G😍RG!! Our lunchbox dinner was excellent and LOVED the local wines. Charlie & crew knocked it out of the park. Thank you for a memorable experience ❤️
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Grandtour48251593865
Sep 4, 2023
Fun time with friends - Great crew. Dan, Charlie & John made my friend who doesn’t love water super comfortable. Made some new friends. Plenty of beverages. Got some good sunset pics.
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Patricia_g
Sep 1, 2023
Sail and sunset fun - Great experience! Met a lot of cool people and we had a perfect weather day for the sail and sunset!
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Samfam7
Aug 29, 2023
Sunset Cruise to Remember - Just got back from a wonderful sunset cruise on the Wind Dancer. Highly recommend. This is a real sailing ship, so expect waves, sea spray, and the deck tilting up to 15%. Never felt uncomfortable. I enjoyed watching the crew work the sails. The food was delicious and the drinks were plentiful. Beautiful views of the sunset capped off the evening.
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Pmaklake
Oct 6, 2023
Enjoyable Activity - The skipper, Jeff and crew (Charley and John) were very knowledgeable and friendly. We were fortunate to sit directly next to the captain so had greater ease in asking questions. Personally, I would not have minded sailing a bit more aggressively rather than just drifting along. Could expand on wine selections and add more upscale dinner menu.
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Kelli_v
Sep 12, 2023
Smooth sailing - Watching the sails being put up was interesting. The captain and crew explained what they were going to do with the sails and how the sails work with the wind. True sailing. The Captain, crew, boat and local beverages and snacks were good. The sandwiches were not good.
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