Traverse Tall Ship Company - Lake Michigan

TRAVERSE TALL SHIP COMPANY
Lake Michigan

MANITOU
Passenger Capacity: 24
Built: 1983
Length: 114 ft.
Beam: 22 ft.

Itinerary: Two and three-day cruises in September from Northport, Michigan through Lake Michigan. The itinerary is not pre-set and is based on how the wind is blowing. Typical anchorages are at Beaver Island, Suttons Bay, Power Island, and undeveloped Manitou islands. There are also half-day sails from Traverse City, Michigan, and at night the vessel can be used as Floating Bed & Breakfast.
Cabins: 12. Cabins have upper and lower bunks. There is no running water in the cabins. Marine-style toilets and showers are on deck. There is no maid service.
Facilities and Activities: This is a two-masted gaff-rigged topsail schooner. A wood stove is used for cooking (including fresh baked goods) and heating water for showers. Alcoholic beverages my be pre-ordered and stocked board. Under sail, the activities are mostly reading, talking or sleeping. There are no deck chairs. Sea kayaks are on board. Minimum age for passengers is 16. The ship is reported to sail 6 to 10 hours per day. A music cruise features a well-known Great Lakes folk singer. An astronomy cruise is also offered.
Recent Fares Reported to Us: Per person double occupancy: $460 to $540 for three-day cruise, $320 for the two-day cruise.

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