Mackinac Bridge History Cruise

Overview

Learn the history of shipwrecks as you travel over them, local Native American folk-lore, learn about living in the north country and the maritime history of the area while cruising under the “Mighty” Mackinac Bridge. Get up close to this awe-inspiring piece of architecture.

City: Mackinaw City

Thu 14 Nov

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Starting at $27.00

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Thu 14 Nov

Starting at $27.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 21 years old
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Fogging the boat after each trip with State Chemicals Quick Defense NDC (Kills Human Corona-Virus in 3 Minutes). •Hand sanitizer dispenser mounted on the side of the head on board Ugly Anne •If you have any questions about our cleaning procedures, feel free to ask.

What To Expect

Mackinac Bridge

Take a trip under the Mackinac Bridge aboard Ugly Anne (an authentic North Atlantic wooden lobster boat from the Gulf of Maine). Information will be given by a local guide about the over 80 shipwrecks, building of the Mackinac Bridge and the car ferries that traversed the Straits for over 100 years. See Fort Michilimackinac and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse from the water. Enjoy the cruise with historic video footage, live narration from natives to the Northern Great Lakes region, while traveling under the Mackinac Bridge. Questions are encouraged while on the tour.

Colonial Michilimackinac

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

Ugly Anne Boat Cruises

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (59)

NorthStar51539910679

Sep 2022

The captain and crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. It made the trip very enjoyable. Also there was only 6 people on the boat which made it more enjoyable not being over crowded. The views of the bridge were second to nons.

palisades76

Sep 2022

This boat tour was so much fun! We learned lots of history about the Mackinac Bridge. It was very exciting to see the bridge from below. The boat comes to a stop several times so you have plenty of time for viewing. Highly recommend this experience!

IndyMomo3

Sep 2022

We LOVED the tour under the bridge. We have traveled over the bridge many times and walked it for the first time this year, so we decided to take the boat tour to see the under side of it. Growing up in Michigan, I knew a lot of the history of the bridge, but I enjoyed hearing the history of other sights pointed out on the tour. I learned things I had never heard before and understood some of the things I saw (like where the ferry used to load for cars to/from the UP). All three of our kids enjoyed it as well (two hard to please teens and an adult child). Thanks to the crew for an enjoyable, safe ride!