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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $27.00

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Wed 25 Dec

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

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (59)

652jeniferw

Aug 2019

This was a great tour. We have been to Mackinaw City and the Island many times and even went under the bridge on one of the ferries once, but this was so much better. The boat is only big enough for about 25 guests and it makes it a more intimate setting. This is a family run business and you can tell they really enjoy what they do. The dad was our narrator/historian and was full of information and able to answer and questions that were asked. There were so many things that I learned. They stop you right under the bridge and allow everyone enough time to take pictures. A wonderful experience.

Kelly P

Aug 2019

The staff & crew of Ugly Anne were not only Friendly, they were also very informative of both the Mackinac Bridge & the waters that surround it. The cruise was fun & provided an hour of memorable pics & vids.

Bonnie D

Jul 2019

We really enjoyed the 1 hour boat ride and seeing the bridge from underneath. You learn more about how it was built. The boat driver (and owner Chris) was an excellent driver-he really enabled us to have a smooth boat ride.