Overview
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1 hour
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A one-hour cruise departing just before dusk daily. Departure times vary from 6 pm to 9 pm depending on the time of year. Please call or email to get departure times. It’s the best seat on the Straits for the sunset over Lake Michigan. Breathtaking views of Michigan’s grand peninsulas and architectural jewel, the Mackinac Bridge.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years old
A maximum of 5 people per booking
Sunset times vary depending on date of travel
What To Expect
Mackinac Bridge
oin this cruise to take in the sunset over Lake Michigan onboard Ugly Anne while cruising under the Mackinac Bridge. Listen to music and enjoy an alcoholic beverage and some refreshments (at your own expense). You will be greeted at the dock with a warm welcome and quick introduction of the friendly staff. While on the cruise between Michigan's 2 peninsulas you will see historic lighthouses, a 300+ year old fort and Mackinac Island while having the one of the best seats in North America to watch a beautiful sunset. The sunset cruise is a personalized cruise with local residents that are able to answer questions about the area. The Captain has been a resident of Mackinac Island and Mackinaw Ciy for the past 18 years. Join in for the highlight of your vacation.
Colonial Michilimackinac
oin this cruise to take in the sunset over Lake Michigan onboard Ugly Anne while cruising under the Mackinac Bridge. Listen to music and enjoy an alcoholic beverage and some refreshments (at your own expense). You will be greeted at the dock with a warm welcome and quick introduction of the friendly staff. While on the cruise between Michigan's 2 peninsulas you will see historic lighthouses, a 300+ year old fort and Mackinac Island while having the one of the best seats in North America to watch a beautiful sunset. The sunset cruise is a personalized cruise with local residents that are able to answer questions about the area. The Captain has been a resident of Mackinac Island and Mackinaw Ciy for the past 18 years. Join in for the highlight of your vacation.
Options
Mackinaw City Sunset Cruise
Sunset Cruise
What‘s Included
Local guide
Live commentary on board
Beer and Wine (available to purchase)
N/A Beverages Available
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
351 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AMAZING!!! Highly Recommend!
bmurph821,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00100% recommend Ugly Anne Boat tours! Easy to book, great communication with friendly staff and on time. The tour was absolutely amazing and they did a wonderful job with placement of boat at sunset and bridge history as well as providing amazing views. I have been recommending this company and this tour with everyone I know. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Very nice sunset cruise
SandKeyGuy,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our sunset cruise especially going under the bridge. Very beautiful scenery
Magnificent sunset cruise
laurafK6136HW,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The sunset cruise was magnificent! We took some great photos of the Mackinac bridge and the beautiful sunset! Thank you, Laura F.
Friendly & capable staff!...
Nick D,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly & capable staff! Beautiful views of the bridge & sunset. The reservation process was easy and the cost was reasonable.
Need to do!
Bailey S,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing crew and great experience! Got to go under Mackinac Bridge a couple times and the sunset was incredible!
Must Do!
brandon c,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Smooth ride, wonderful views (thank you Mother Nature) and very friendly staff! I feel this was well with the money! Will do again and recommend to everyone!
Great experience
Becky G,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a great time just wish the bridge would have lit up before end of trip we had great time !!!!
Better than the SS Minnow!
Polskisup,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best part of the vacation with my wife. Very fun and relaxing. Wonderful views you can’t get from land. Would definitely recommend.
An excellent adventure
fredhI1566WO,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was cloudy but still worth the ticket price to cruise under the bridge. An excellent adventure. I would go again. Crew were great.
Relaxing and beautiful...
Tim W,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Relaxing and beautiful sunset. Great thing to do instead of sitting in hotel room. Helpful, kind tour operators.
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