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

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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

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Reviews (59)

1Irishrose56

Jul 2019

Was a nice cruise. Couldn’t hear a lot of the recorded narration, but otherwise, enjoyable. The information to arrive 30 minutes prior was strange, in that, when we did that we received our tickets and were told we just needed to be back 10 minutes before 5:00 when the cruise was scheduled. We cut our time at Mackinac Island short because we thought we needed to be at Ugly Anne at 4:30 as it said in our paperwork when we purchased the tickets. Better communication is something to work on.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the review and sorry about the narration not being loud enough. We will make sure the volume is up so everyone is able to hear it. As for the arrival time, we have guests show up early so we do not delay departure of the cruise. If everyone came at cruise time obviously we would not be able to check people in and depart on time. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Mackinaw City. Capt Chris

L5740GPpauls

Jul 2019

It was nice to see the bridge but hard to understand the staff while the boat was moving we seemed rushed a little crowded not very organized but the view was nice

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the review and am very sorry you had a hard time hearing us while the boat was out on the water. I am a little confused how we were not organized and how you felt rushed during the boat ride in which you are sitting down the entire cruise. I would be interested in hearing more about your concerns. If you have the time feel free to email me at [email protected]. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your vacation. Capt Chris

Jonathan W

Jul 2019

It was really fun to go under the bridge and watch the cars drive overhead. It would have been nice if the narration was more personalized instead of a recording, and it was hard to hear it, but all in all this was a fun tour and boat excursion. They sell soda and beer onboard which was nice.