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

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $27.00

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Fri 20 Sep

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)

Donna26011

Sep 2015

Great small family tour business! This was the highlight of our trip. They took us under the Mackinac Bridge and provided lots of great information. We tried to do the Sheplers cruise but it only departs from the island. If you're staying in Mackinac City you must go on the 5:00 history tour with Ugly Anne. Very charming and a great family owned small business. Both cost the same $24 per person.

Response from Host

Sep 2015

Thank you for the kind words about our tours and family. We really do enjoy what we do and are lucky to have such wonderful people like yourselves joining us on the Ugly Anne. We hope to see you again.

LaserRocketArm31

Jul 2013

It is hard to say enough good things about the Ugly Anne sunset cruise! I have been to Mackinac City & Mackinac City a few times and this is in the top 3 attractions for me. The sunset cruise is a little over an hour and it is breathtaking experience. A romantic cruise on Lake Huron with history of the region and the world famous bridge is included. It is a wonderful was to unwind after a day on the island or a great excuse before dinner to let the romance begin. Do you love taking photographs? Then there is ABSOLUTELY no way you can miss this cruise. This is the best way to get close to the bridge and take unique photos you can only get on this cruise unless you own your own boat on the lake. I took over 150 unique and breathtaking photographs of the bridge with the lake and the sunset in the background. The photos I took on this cruise will tell stories and live with me for the rest of my life. Hands down, no question this is the perfect attraction for anyone who comes here on vacation.