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An hour-long cruise from Mackinaw City that sails under the Mackinac Bridge with direct views of Mackinac Island, historic lighthouses, and sunset over Lake Michigan. Live commentary from local crew and onboard refreshments make this an easy, scenic evening outing.
An hour-long cruise from Mackinaw City that sails under the Mackinac Bridge with direct views of Mackinac Island, historic lighthouses, and sunset over Lake Michigan. Live commentary from local crew and onboard refreshments make this an easy, scenic evening outing.
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Operated by Ugly Anne/ Straits Area Tour Company · Mackinaw City, Michigan
The boat slips free from the dock as the sky begins to cool, and the Straits of Mackinac lay out like a broad ribbon of glass. Passengers on the one-hour cruise aboard Ugly Anne drift beneath the long steel sweep of the Mackinac Bridge, the bridge’s latticework throwing long, angular shadows across Lake Michigan as the sun tilts toward the horizon.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal mobility required for boarding small vessel
The cruise runs approximately 60 minutes and departs shortly before local sunset; exact boarding times vary seasonally—call the supplier at least one day in advance to confirm.
Yes—light refreshments and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase; the operator enforces a minimum drinking age of 21 for alcohol.
Children may join but must be accompanied by an adult; the excursion is rated easy physically, but boarding a small vessel requires some mobility—notify the operator of special needs when booking.
All sales are final, but the operator may cancel departures for bad weather or insufficient passengers; in that case guests are offered alternatives or a full refund per the operator’s policy.
The Straits of Mackinac were a strategic travel and trading corridor used by Native peoples and European traders; the iconic Mackinac Bridge opened in 1957, linking Michigan’s peninsulas.
The area’s shoreline and shallow habitats are sensitive to boat wakes and litter—keep distance from nesting birds and pack out all trash; support local operators that follow no-wake and wildlife-friendly rules.
Ugly Anne/ Straits Area Tour Company operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Ugly Anne/ Straits Area Tour Company
Book directly with Ugly Anne/ Straits Area Tour Company for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
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