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Customize your own boat tour with Shoreline Boat Tours in Sturgeon Bay. Enjoy live music, catering, and the chance to be First Mate on this unique private charter.
2–4 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Customize your own boat tour with Shoreline Boat Tours in Sturgeon Bay. Enjoy live music, catering, and the chance to be First Mate on this unique private charter.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels since the experience is relaxed and mostly seated.
Wildlife
History
Sturgeon Bay has a strong shipbuilding heritage, once home to numerous shipyards and known as a center for Great Lakes maritime activity.
Conservation
Efforts are ongoing to protect Sturgeon Bay’s water quality and shoreline habitats, supporting native fish populations and migratory bird species.
Shoreline Boat Tours
Customize your own boat tour with Shoreline Boat Tours in Sturgeon Bay. Enjoy live music, catering, and the chance to be First Mate on this unique private charter.
Shoreline Boat Tours, based in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, operates a diverse set of narrated and photography-focused boat cruises and private charters. The company offers specialized tall-ship photography cruises, scenic cruises of Sturgeon Bay and Baileys Harbor, a working-waterfront history tour, and fully customizable private charters that can include catering or live music.
Narration and historical visuals accompany the Sturgeon Bay Scenic Cruise and the Working Waterfront tour, while photography-focused trips provide wide-open viewing for capturing tall ships such as Liberty Clipper and Pride of Baltimore II. Parade of Sail photography cruises offer extended time on the water to photograph multiple historic vessels during sail events. Private charters allow guests to choose route, narration style, and onboard experiences like becoming an honorary First Mate, and Baileys Harbor charters focus on shipwrecks, lighthouses, and coastal scenery.
Tours range from 90 minutes to three hours, with many signature cruises lasting two hours. Family-friendly activities and support for local educational partners are part of program descriptions. Boat-based access to historic ships, lighthouses, and shipwreck sites provides unique photographic and interpretive opportunities. Shoreline Boat Tours emphasizes customizable experiences, outdoor viewing, and expert narration tailored to each cruise. All trip summaries describe factual routes, durations, and onboard options; prospective guests can choose between public cruises and private charters to match interests, photography goals, or family outings on the water. Detailed booking information, exact schedules, accessibility details, and current pricing are available through Shoreline Boat Tours' official reservation channels and third-party partners where listed for planning purposes.
Location
Sturgeon Bay, WI
Based in Sturgeon Bay
Tours Offered
8 distinct tours
Photography, scenic, history, private
Duration Range
90–180+ min
Short to extended cruise options
Private Charters
Customizable
Catering, music, route choices
Book a photography cruise, scenic tour, or private charter to explore historic tall ships, lighthouses, and Door County shoreline.
Book Early for Peak Season
Reserve your private charter well in advance during summer months to secure your preferred date and customization options.
Wear Layered Clothing
Bring layers to adjust for changing temperatures on the water, especially in the morning and evening.
Bring Motion Sickness Remedies
If you’re prone to seasickness, take precautions before departure to ensure a comfortable trip.
Protect Your Electronics
Keep cameras and phones safe from splashes by using waterproof cases or bags.
Windbreaker Jacket
Helps block chilly spring winds on the open water.
spring
Sunglasses
Protects your eyes from glare off the water during sunny days.
summer
Camera with Waterproof Case
Captures stunning views without risk of water damage.
Hat with Sun Protection
Keeps your face shaded and reduces sun exposure during longer tours.
summer