easy
2 hours
No special fitness level required; suitable for all ages and mobility levels.
Join Bay City Boat Lines for a two-hour weekday morning river tour narrated by local guides. Perfect for all ages and offering stunning waterfront views, reserve your spot today!
FREE! Locally sponsored in July (M/T/W/Th) | 2 Hours | Limited Availability
Experience a captivating two-hour narrated river tour departing from Wenonah Park. Enjoy live local guides and stunning views, perfect for all ages. Reservations are free but required in advance, with a limit of four tickets per household. Donβt miss this unique opportunity to explore the waterways!
Reservations are available up to 2 weeks in advance
Per Person - FREE!*
NOTE: We limit each booking to a maximum of FOUR people for free tours
β‘οΈ Reservations open up to two weeks in advance for each sponsor week (see dates above)
π Reserve online only via our FareHarbor calendar Β»
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Limit 4 tickets per household
π Limit 1 free tour date per household per season
π« No group reservations, please β for group outings, check out our Friday & Saturday afternoon tours Β»
β οΈ Persons/organizations making multiple reservations will have their reservations canceled
π Correct and complete passengers names/contact info is required (per U. S. Coast Guard)
π€ Arrive by 9:30 a.m. for a brief safety orientation before boarding
β³ Stand-by seating may be available just before departure at the dock
π’ Two-hour narrated river tour from 10 am to 12 pm
π€ Live local guides
π¨βπ©βπ§ Great for all ages
π Tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance online
πDeparts from Wenonah Park (near Doubletree Hotel)
π§ All 2025 tours will follow the downriver (northbound) route
π€ Please arrive by 9:30 a.m. for a pre-boarding safety orientation
𧨠July 7β10 Sponsored by Bay City Fireworks Festival & Bay City Boat Lines π Reservations open June 23
π¦ July 14β17 Sponsored by 1st State Bank π Reservations open June 30
π July 21β24 Sponsored by Bay County Realtor Association π Reservations open July 7
π½οΈ July 28β31 Sponsored by Krzysiak House Restaurant π Reservations open July 14
Reservations are required and limited to four tickets per household, so book in advance to guarantee your spot.
Arrive at Wenonah Park at least 15 minutes before departure to ensure a smooth boarding process.
Morning river temperatures can be cool, so dress in layers to stay comfortable throughout the tour.
The river views and historic architecture provide perfect photo opportunities, so have your camera ready.
Bay City developed as a key shipping and lumber port in the 19th century, with its waterways central to regional trade and industry.
Efforts on the Saginaw River focus on improving water quality and preserving native habitats to sustain local wildlife and enhance visitor experiences.
Perfect for cooler spring mornings to stay comfortable during the tour.
spring specific
Protects your skin from sun exposure during bright summer mornings on the water.
summer specific
Captures scenic views and memorable moments throughout the tour.
Helpful for shielding your eyes from glare while enjoying river vistas.
summer specific