Now Accepting Private Charter Reservations for 2008

Did you know you can rent the Princess Wenonah or Islander just for your own special event? Bay City Boat Lines accepts private reservations during the day or evening seven days a week on both of our vessels. Complete bar and catering service is available for your party and we can help you book entertainment, too. Our reservation office is open year-round for private charters. Weekend evening dates fill quickly and should be reserved early. Call Michelle at (989) 893-0251 for details or request information by email. Also see our Private Charter Information page.

Friday Night Sunset Cruises

Sunset Cruises aboard the Islander are normally scheduled on select Friday evenings, June through September. Your "three-hour tour" includes a live band, dinner and dancing, with your favorite beverages are available at the onboard cash bar during the cruise. Board at 6:30, depart at 7:00pm and return at 10:00pm. See our Weekend/Evening Cruise Schedule page for information and dates available. Tickets are just $30 per person. Groups welcome!

Need a special date? We may be able to set a date for a Friday Night Sunset Cruise that accommodates your party with a commitment of 50 passengers. Call Michelle at (989) 893-0251 for details.

Free Narrated Cruises Offered to Area Residents and Guests

Our series of Free Historical Narrated Tours will again be offered in 2008. A start date for the trips is typically announced in May. THANK YOU to the generous support of our local business sponsors for making the trips possible. Our 2007 underwriting sponsors were: The Realtors Association of Bay County, Dunlop Pontiac, Chemical Bank, Fireworks Festival Committee, Coca-Cola, Wade-Trim, Krzysiak House Restaurant, COPOCO Community Credit Union, and Independent Bank. The trips usually begin in mid-June end in late August. An overview is provided by visiting our Day Cruise Information page.

With so many Red Hatters showing interest in our boat cruises, Bay City Boat Lines has created a special series of cruise just for you! Enjoy a special Ladies Luncheon this summer aboard the Islander with your fellow Red Hats. Our narrator will also be present to give you an overview the Saginaw River History while you relax on this mid-day cruise. Our first Luncheon Cruise is scheduled for June 25. For more information go to our Tour page.

General Information

Explore historic Bay City from the decks of our popular river tour and excursion boats. Operating seasonally, the Princess Wenonah and Islander offer regularly scheduled river tours with live narration in addition to special events such as sunset cruises, picnic excursions and more. We would be happy to host your private event as well, and are now accepting bookings for corporate and private parties, wedding receptions, luncheons, etc.

Regular river tours leave the downtown Bay City dock from mid-June through August and follow one of two routes: North to the Saginaw Bay or South to the Zilwaukee Bridge. Each 2-hour tour features live historical narration. Chips, candy and beverages are available for purchase on the vessel. Restroom facilities are located on the upper deck.

We ask that all children be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and that groups of children be chaperoned by one responsible adult per three children. To see a current schedule and find out how to obtain tickets go to our River Tour Information page.

Sunset cruises, color tours and other special events are scheduled as our bookings permit. Please telephone our information and message line at 989-891-BOAT for an updated lising of events.

For private charter inquiries please contact Michelle Judd by phone at 989-893-0251 or by email to boat@baycityboatlines.com. The Princess Wenonah and Islander are available for charter on an hourly basis. We are a licensed bar facility with full beverage service, bartenders included. Hors d'oeuvres, luncheon and dinner catering menus for private charters available upon request. Live musical groups are welcome to perform for your function. Banquet tables are available for rent, seating is provided on both decks.