Come cruise aboard our 149 passenger, double decker tour boat docked in downtown Sister Bay. We offer daily narrated tours to Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Death’s Door and the many islands, bluffs and beaches surrounding Door County. Enjoy the sun on our upper level sun deck or find shade and refreshment on our lower bar deck. Don’t miss our nightly Sunset Live Music cruises and Sun and Fun Swimming Excursion trips scheduled throughout the season. On board we offer a full bar of refreshments and snacks.
Sister Bay Daily Tours
- Refreshments offered onboard
- Please arrive 30 minutes before departure
- Enjoy one of our cruises and get 10% off any additional trip of your choice
The following tours are currently available:
Peninsula Park and Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Cruise
Enjoy an insightful narrative as our 149-passenger, double deck, tour boat wanders the shores of Green Bay towards Peninsula State Parks 145 year-old Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. As we move south, past the village of Ephraim, you’ll learn about its …
North Shore to
Death’s Door Cruise
Capture the essence of Door County as this trip includes great human history and breathtaking scenery, both natural and man-made. We begin our journey with a cruise along Sister Bay’s north shore into Liberty Grove, admiring some of the best …
Happy Hour Cocktail Cruise (21+)
Join us late afternoon for one of Wisconsin’s favorite pastimes, the Happy Hour! This 75 minute cruise will take you south towards Door County’s beautiful Peninsula State Park and Horseshoe Island. No narration on this cruise, just our friendly …
Sunset Live Music Cruise
Sit back, relax and enjoy a leisurely cruise as we set out to witness one of Door County’s magnificent sunsets. Try a locally brewed beer or one of our specialty drink choices from our full service bar serving throughout the entire trip! Enjoy live music and …
Sun and Fun Swimming Excursion
Saturday’s only – Looking to take the family out on the water while in Door County but don’t have or want to operate your own boat? Let Sister Bay Scenic Boat Tours take you on a 3 HOUR trip where we’ll head to one of Northern Door County’s great …
Specialty Cruises
Sister Bay Scenic Boat Tours offers a number of exciting specialty cruises during the summer months. Trips range from fireworks during Door County’s family-friendly festivals to live music. Please visit our Specialty Cruises page for more information.
Bus/Private Charters
Private Charters include: dinner cruises, Chambers Island retreats, social group gatherings, corporate events, birthday parties, Chambers Island lighthouse tours, family reunions, wedding related events including, but not limited to …
Peninsula Park and Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Cruise
Enjoy an insightful narrative as our 149-passenger, double deck, tour boat wanders the shores of Green Bay towards Peninsula State Parks 145 year-old Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. As we move south, past the village of Ephraim, you’ll learn about its rich history and heritage as well as the millionaire’s estate “Englemar” on Horseshoe Island. Have your cameras ready as we approach Peninsula State Park and get an up close and personal view of Eagle Cave, 40 feet above the shoreline! Hear stories of French Explorers and early Indian inhabitants at Nicolet Bay as we pull around Welker’s point in the Park. As we approach the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, keep an eye out for native wildlife such as whitetail deer drinking along the shore or a fly by from one of the abundant Bald Eagles in the area!
Price: $39 adults, $36 seniors, kids 12 and under free
Departure: 10:15 & 11 am (days vary)
Length: 1 3/4 hours
North Shore to Death’s Door Cruise
Capture the essence of Door County as this trip includes great human history and breathtaking scenery, both natural and man-made. We begin our journey with a cruise along Sister Bay’s north shore into Liberty Grove, admiring some of the best man-made beauty this county has to offer along Beach Road. As we approach the towering bluffs of Ellison Bay Bluff Park, search the treetops for Wisconsin’s largest private home nestled along the bayside bluffs and be sure to wave as we pass onlookers at the County Park’s infamous lookout! Our trip continues North towards Door Bluff Headland park and into Gills Rock. Along the way you’ll hear stories of Northern Door County’s rich commercial fishing heritage, tales of the Lake’s historical shipwrecks and even the story of Death’s Door’s bluff battle between local tribes creating the waterways title. With clear skies, you may also get a glimpse of Washington Island’s southwest shores about 5 miles across Death’s Door before we venture back south along the shore to Sister Bay!
Price: $39 adults, $36 seniors, kids 12 and under free
Departure: 1:15 pm daily
Length: 1 3/4 hours
Happy Hour Cocktail Cruise (21 and older)
Join us late afternoon for one of Wisconsin’s favorite pastimes, the Happy Hour! This 1 hour cruise will take you south towards Door County’s beautiful Peninsula State Park and Horseshoe Island. No narration on this cruise, just our friendly bartender and crew along with our full service bar and entertainment system! Have a seat, have a drink, relax and let us do the work! Don’t let this short trip fool you, it’s packed with breathtaking Door County scenery including Little Sister Bay, Eagle Cave & Nicolet Bay in Peninsula State Park, and Horseshoe Island! Drink Specials available on every Happy Hour Cruise! *Passengers must be 21 or older to attend this cruise; Thank you for understanding.
Price: $24
Departure: 4:15 pm daily
Length: 1 1/4 hour
Sunset Live Music Cruise
Sit back, relax and enjoy a leisurely cruise as we set out to witness one of Door County’s magnificent sunsets. Try a locally brewed beer or one of our specialty drink choices from our full service bar serving throughout the entire trip! Enjoy live music and brief narratives identifying breathtaking sites on shore and on the waters of Green Bay. This tour route varies to ensure the best possible sunset viewing opportunities. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Price: $39 adults, $36 seniors, kids 12 and under free
Departure: 7:00 pm daily (departure times vary throughout season)
Length: 1 3/4 hours
Sun and Fun Swimming Excursion (Saturday’s only)
Looking to take the family out on the water while in Door County but don’t have or want to operate your own boat? Let Sister Bay Scenic Boat Tours take you on a 3 HOUR trip where we’ll head to one of Northern Door County’s great beaches to anchor up and allow swimming time with the family! Some water toys and rafts are provided but feel free to bring toys or a small raft along! Our full service bar will be available throughout the trip along with non-alcoholic options for the little ones and bar snacks available. For our non-swimming guests, enjoy the warm afternoon sun from our top deck and get a great view of the action below. As with all our trips, be sure to bring a camera to capture an afternoon like you’ve never had in Door County!
Price: $34 adults, $17 kids
Departure: 12:30 pm Saturday’s only
Length: 3 hours