Traverse City Sunset Sail: Food, Wine & Cocktails
4.8
147 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
(147 Ratings)
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77ppe
Jun 10, 2024
Wind dancer - It was a great experience, knowledgeable captain and crew. Would definitely do again. The scenery and explanations about the boat were a great
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507tammiv
Jun 9, 2024
Beautiful Sunset Sail - Captain Nate, Captain Chris & Captain Coyote Chris were awesome! They went over safety protocols and shared stories of the Great Lakes. We couldn’t have picked a better evening, the sunset was beautiful!
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Bryan_s
Jun 3, 2024
Great sailing experience - Captain and deck hands where friendly and a lot of fun to hang out with. Also very knowledgeable of the Traverse City bay history. Thank you for accommodating the vodka drinkers with lavender lemonade. We sailed on June 1st 1:00pm cruise. Thank you for a great experience!!
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Taylor_d
Jun 1, 2024
Best date night activity - The stories shared and how welcoming the crew was and all the other guests. The day was beautiful, perfect level of wind. Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling to TC.
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Jennie_l
May 29, 2024
Thank you!! - Such a wonderful, personable crew and experience. This was by far my favorite thing we did in traverse city! Great drinks and food as well.
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Rosejeanm2024
May 26, 2024
Favorite activity in Traverse City! - Such an Amazing Experience! It’s a must whenever you’re in Traverse! The captain and the crews are so kind and very helpful, we will definitely do this again 🙌🏻
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Kristina_g
May 25, 2024
Perfection - Sailing. It was beautiful and incredibly peaceful. We had an amazing time. Must do. Staff was amazing.
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Maureen_b
Jun 11, 2024
Enjoyable time with beautiful views! - None of us had been on a sailboat & enjoyed our trip with Captain Nate, Chris & Coyote Chris. We weren’t sure what to expect but all enjoyed it though it was a bit more challenging than we expected (the leaning of the ship was unsettling & moving from side to side of the ship to help the crew manage the sails). It added more excitement & definitely engaged our muscles!
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Annaz252
Jun 9, 2024
First sail experience! Exciting and would recommend. - My husband and I have never been to a sail boat trip. So, what the heck - we signed up. Not cheep... It was totally worth it! Weather was dodgy on that day but it cleared up. There were only two couples on the boat - us and another couple. Three teammates explained everything that they were doing and invited anyone to try and/or help out. The only reason I'm giving this experience 4 stars is food... We got a small cheese tray - was very good. Main dish was a chicken wrap that's mostly consisted of dry chicken and carrots. So, the team was great, wine and beer served was great, service was great. I don't even know what I'm complaining about? Lol. Would highly recommend, just don't expect food.... :) We took that trip on 6/6/2024. Teammates were captain Nate, captain in training Mark and unfortunately I didn't catch the name of the veteran captain (sorry!)
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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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