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Rocky shoals, tree covered islands, and beautiful sunsets provide an exhilarating view and memories that will last a lifetime. So grab a camera, your sunglasses, and anything else to make yourself feel at home as you sail on the Door's sparkling green and blue waters.

Feel free to pack your picnic basket. You are welcome to bring anything you want on board to eat or drink!

The Passage North

Climb aboard our 6 passenger, 40 foot sloop, the Passage North, for a classic sailing experience! The corvette of sailboats, our Cal 40' is perfect for those looking for a luxurious day on the water.

The Edith M. Becker

Join us on the decks of our 22 passenger, 65 foot schooner, The Edith M. Becker for a one-of-a-kind sailing adventure! Heave a halyard with the crew or sit back and relax while we tell you about our 19th century inspired vessel.

Door County's Beauty Begins At The Water's Edge

The consistency of Door County's wind provides a sail for everyone. Our morning sail welcomes the day's breeze and the sun's warmth. The afternoon sail is just as exhilarating as the warm currents descend on the bay from the tree covered bluffs.

For those looking for that perfect sunset, your search is over. Join us on your sunset cruise as we toast to the twilight under the sinking sun. Yes there is something for everyone, but if you're like most visitors, once is not enough!

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And learn about the fascinating history of our tall ship, the Edith M. Becker, as we sail along the breathtaking bluffs of Door County. Sail Door County was founded in 1999 and has been operated by the same, close knit group of people throughout operation. We are committed to being the best part of your visit to Door County!

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Captain and crew are included in your sail. No sailing experience or knowledge is necessary.

Our boats are safe, sturdy, and smooth, and our captains are skilled and experienced so you don't have to be!

We're family friendly and accommodating! Bring your grandparents, great-grandparents, kids, and infants.

And don't forget that we welcome your furry friends! Dogs always sail for free!

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We are very pleased to welcome our partner company, Parasail Door County to the beautiful waters of Green Bay. Flying out of Sister Bay in Door County hourly, 7 days a week! Ask about our special discount when you book both activities!

A Door County sunset is deemed to be second to none.  Pictures of relatives, friends and Door County's shoreline on a sunset tour as we toast to the twilight under a setting sun and rising moon.  Shooting pictures on our traditional Tall Ship  is an experience to cherish with photos that will last a lifetime. 

For lots of people from the Midwestern States, fall in Door County is the most ideal time of year for visiting the Door Peninsula. The fall colors draw people from all around and are incomparable when viewed from our tall ship!

Looking for an intimate, private, and incomparably unique wedding venue? Join us on the decks of our historic wooden sailboat and tie the knot! Our crew will work with you to customize your event.

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Private Charters

Whether you're a small group or celebrating a family reunion, we are happy to accommodate your private parties.

We offer customized private sailing charters on both our 40-foot, 6 passenger sloop and our 65-foot, 22 passenger schooner.

Please bear in mind that these passenger counts are set in stone by the coast guard and we cannot sail above capacity.

We are happy to be a part of your anniversary, birthday party, or even your engagement (just make sure you tell us first so we don't give the surprise away)!

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Make reservations online or over the phone, and don't hesitate to reach out to us with any further questions! We look forward to hearing from you. And we look forward to sailing with you!

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Sturgeon Bay Shipyard Tour

June 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

After 30 years creating walking tours of the Sturgeon Bay maritime area, a new venue is planned for June 21-23 2024 “Sturgeon Bay Working Waterfront, Both Past and Present” that features a 90-minute historical narrated cruise around the Sturgeon Bay harbor focusing on seven historic maritime sites.

The event is jointly sponsored with the Shoreline Boat Tours and the Door County Maritime Museum. The $75 ticket includes admission to the Maritime Museum and the New Kress Viewing Tower to enhance a broad perspective of all the harbor area and beyond.  Proceeds continue the charitable support to Door County through a variety of projects to include affordable housing, available day care, scholarships and more.

Tickets will be available April 1 st  via DoorCountyTickets.com.

This waterside view of the maritime world in Sturgeon Bay will provide a delightful perspective to balance past tours.

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Jun 21, 2024 at 8:15 AM CDT - Jun 23, 2024 at 4:15 PM CDT

Historic Cruise of Sturgeon Bay Harbor

Sturgeon Bay Noon Rotary Club

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In partnership with the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay, Shoreline Boat Tours, and the Door County Maritime Museum, please join us for a tour of the Historic Sturgeon Bay Working Waterfront. Come and see the harbor Maritime businesses and learn more about the history of the beautiful waterfront that is home to Sturgeon Bay.

The specially designed unique narrated cruises are roughly 90 minutes long, focusing on multiple venues around the harbor and passing under the historic old steel bridge for an amazing water view of the Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding facilities.

While the cruise is the highlight of the package, admissions to the one-of-a-kind Door County Maritime Museum and the new Kress Viewing Tower round-out the nautical history of the Sturgeon Bay Harbor. The Kress Tower is 9 stories high, with each story having a unique educational maritime theme. The 9th floor is dedicated to the Sturgeon Bay Working Waterfront.

Tours will touch on the histories of:

• Palmer Johnson Yachts
• Sturgeon Bay Old Steel Bridge
• Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding
• Peterson Builders/Centerpointe Yacht Services
• Roen Salvage
• Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay
• Maritime Towing Tug Fleet
• American Fruit Growers Co-operative
• Door County Granary

The Cruises will be four times daily (8:15, 10:15, 12:45, 2:45) from Friday June 21st through Sunday June 23rd.

Cruise check-in and departure will be at the Shoreline Boat Tours dock, adjacent to the Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N. Madison Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI. Please arrive 1/2 hour before the cruise and provide ticket confirmation either electronically or printed copy.

Tours are not handicap accessible.

Dress for the weather. Due to limited availability of tickets, there will be no refunds, but tours can be rescheduled through Shoreline Boat Tours and will honor the tickets through the end of the season. The Maritime Museum will honor admission through September 2nd. In the event of a cancellation, a gift certificate for the 2024 season to Shoreline Boat Tours will be issued and entrance provided to the Maritime Museum and Kress Viewing Tower via proof of purchase. Shoreline Boat Tours reserve the right to cancel any trip at any time due to extreme or unsafe weather conditions.

Proceeds from the cruise will serve as a fundraiser for the Sturgeon Bay Rotary Club, providing scholarships for youth, continuing education of adults, support for projects assisting affordable housing and childcare in Door County. Thank you!

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Discover the stunning sea caves of Cave Point County Park, see the shipwrecks of Jacksonport and Whitefish Bay, and learn about the Niagara Escarpment and geology of Door County.

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This exciting tour takes you to the iconic Cana Island Lighthouse, the Baileys Harbor Birdcage Lighthouse and range lights, and multiple shipwrecks along the coast of the lakeside.

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Are you looking for a different kind of a tour boat while you are staying in Door County?

Our fun, fast, and safe rigid inflatable tour boat (RIB for short) can provide you with a unique tour of Door County. With over 250 miles of shoreline, Door County boasts some of the best sights in Wisconsin including caves, shipwrecks, islands, and lighthouses.

All of our boat tours offer a unique and unforgettable experience on the water around Door County and are guaranteed to be the highlight of your trip. You’ll learn about the history of Door County and the ships that sailed the waters of the peninsula for the past 150 years.

Words from Our Delighted Customers! ★★★★★

Weather was perfect, boat was tons of fun, captain is super fun as well! We enjoyed speed, sights of shipwrecks under water, lighthouses and lots of good historical information!

Absolutely one of the best things we did in Door County. Captain Matt was great! He had a lot of knowledge and history to share with us during the tour.

Been on all 3 of Matt's tours with my family and friends and we've loved each one! You get to speed around the Door with a background playlist which ranges from The Beach Boys to Ozzy.

Terrific experience! Matt was personable and very well-informed. Highly recommend this trip.

Alan was our captain and it was a great time. Fun playlist and Alan is so well informed about the history, the shipwrecks and the birds. We would do this again and recommend it to everyone.

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Inspirational & interesting narration, 2 beautiful locations.

Sturgeon Bay Day Package Includes entrance admission fee into the Door County Maritime Museum including the impressive Kress Tower and the historic tug John Purves!

Baileys Harbor Day Package Includes admission to Cana Island Lighthouse and The Ridges Sanctuary trail system!

In combination with our educational partners, our Day Packages provide you an immersive and inspiring Door County experience.

Each day package includes three exceptional experiences:

1. On water: narrated boat tour

2. On land: nature preserve, where the woods meet the water

3. In a museum or Educational learning center

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Narration Topics

Commerce Ship Building Life Under Water Life On Land Invasive Species

Geology Cultural History Navigation Weather Climate

Narration Philosophy

Promote cultural and environmental stewardship through community partnerships

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For Learners of all ages! Complete a fun word game Learn to tie a bowline knot Take the Door County Pledge

TESTIMONIALS

“Cool boat! I used to ride one of those to and from school every day as a kid living on Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 1972-1975.”

- Mark, 60, Rockford IL

“The narration was as billed. It was very informative and interesting!”

- Lauren, 42, Madison WI

“The word games and knot tying were really cool and a lot of fun!”

- Cayden, 13, Appleton WI

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The proceeds from the event are directed toward the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay and the Rotary Youth Interact Charitable projects. The event is a catalyst in the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay’s ability to award tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to local students each year. This year, the event was held completely outdoors so that all attendees could safely enjoy their tour. 

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On-Site Shipyard Tours Canceled For 2024

By Door County Pulse , Peninsula Pulse – February 15th, 2024

Shoreline boat tours of the working waterfront will provide an alternative

Taking factors into account that include the growth and changing business model at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay will not conduct on-site shipyard tours this year.  

The Rotarians cannot gain the access needed to provide visitors with a quality tour. 

“While we are disappointed that the event cannot continue, we are excited for the new opportunities ahead for Fincantieri Bay ShipBuilding,” the Rotary Club statement read. “The cornerstone to the event was the tour of the Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding yard and we would like to thank Fincantieri for their past and continued commitment to our community.”

As an alternative to Shipyard Tours, the Rotary Club, in conjunction with Shoreline Boat Tours and Door County Maritime Museum, will sponsor “Sturgeon Bay Working Waterfront Tours, both Past

and Present: the weekend of June 21-23. The 25-person-capacity boat rides will provide an up-close look at sites and highlight seven unique working-waterfront points of interest. Tickets also will include access to the Door County Maritime Museum and viewing tower.

Tickets ($75) will be limited to 300 and be available starting April 1 through DoorCountyTickets.com . Tours will start at 8:15, 10:45, 12:45 and 2:45 each day. For more information, visit sturgeonbayrotaryclub.org or the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay Facebook page.

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Annual Rotary Club Shipyard Tour to be held at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding!

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding 605 N 3rd Ave Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

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Wanna see a big boat on Lake Michigan? Viking Cruises ship stops in Algoma on May 29

The stopovers are part of viking's great lakes collection cruise, and boat fans are welcome to watch the ship and its passenger ferries arrive and depart..

ALGOMA - For those interested in watching big boats on Lake Michigan, the first of eight Viking Cruises to stop over in Algoma in 2024 drops anchor in the waters off the shore at about 8 a.m. Wednesday.

The ship will moor in the lake off the Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse, with passengers disembarking via ferry about a half-hour later. Boating fans are invited by the Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce to head to Heritage Park and the city marina to watch the ships and their passenger ferries arrive and depart, and the chamber will set up a mobile visitor center near the park to provide information to passengers and crew members.

It's the second straight year Viking's Great Lakes Collection cruise includes a stop in Algoma, which offers optional passenger excursions not only in Kewaunee County but also Door County and Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The Swiss-based cruise line also featured Algoma as a destination eight times in 2023, the first year the city and Door County were part of the cruise.

The specific ship stopping in Algoma on Wednesday is the 665-foot-long Viking Octanis, on its way from Toronto. Built in 2022 and with a capacity of 378 guests and 256 crew members, the Octanis is scheduled to return to Algoma at about 7 a.m. June 11, on its way from Duluth, with future stops at 8 a.m. Aug. 7, 7 a.m. Aug. 20, 8 a.m. Sept. 18 and 7 a.m. Oct. 1.

Another Viking cruise ship making the Great Lakes run, the Viking Polaris, is scheduled to stop in Algoma at 8 a.m. July 12 and 7 a.m. July 25. The Polaris has the same dimensions and capacity as the Octanis.

The cruises arriving in Algoma at 8 a.m. are scheduled to depart at about 6 p.m., while the 7 a.m. arrivals depart at about 3 p.m. All times depend on weather and the captain's prerogative.

The Great Lakes Collection cruises run from Toronto to Duluth, Minnesota, or the other way around. The cruise takes 15 days and stops at 10 destinations along the way, including Niagara Falls; Cleveland; Detroit; Mackinac Island; Alpena, Michigan (home of the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center); Thunder Bay and other scenic natural locations in Ontario. A passage through the Soo Locks in the twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Ontario, also is part of the itinerary.

Passengers who disembark in Algoma can choose from a variety of guided excursions offered by the cruise. Along with the tour of Lambeau Field and the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, there also are a kayaking and hiking adventure at Door County's Moonlight Bay and Cana Island Lighthouse, a hike along the Niagara Escarpment, charter fishing on Lake Michigan, wine and scenic tours by motor coach of Door County and a wine/beer/cheese tour of Algoma. Passengers also can do a self-guided tour of the city and its art galleries, Crescent Beach, Ahnapee Trail and dining and beverage establishments.

For more, visit the chamber website at visitalgomawi.com .

C ontact Christopher Clough at 920-562-8900 or  [email protected].