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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $27.00

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Tue 24 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)

theottomatic1

Jun 2018

Fun trip with a friendly staff. Capt. Chris is very knowledgeable and accommodating. Very happy with the adventure!

ashdoeden

Sep 2017

My husband and I took the sunset cruise and it was exactly what I was looking for. We got to see a beautiful sunset as we went under the bridge and listened to history and facts about the bridge and mackinac island. They offer wine/beer to have on the trip. The staff was wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable and the entire experience was very positive.

IndianaHeidi

Sep 2017

We had a great time aboard the Ugly Anne! We enjoyed the info and history shared, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the sunset was gorgeous. Would highly recommend Ugly Anne to anyone visiting the Straits of Mackinac. Tip: We felt like we got the best of both cruises by taking the Sunset Cruise. There were plenty of stories, history and facts about the area, islands, and bridge. AND we had fabulous views of the sunset with the water and the bridge.