While we did not get to go out with Ashley due to a boat repair, she went above and beyond by…read morefinding us another boat ride! Thank you for taking care of us!

Ashley & Pete saved the day when the Apostle Islands Kayak canceled on us only after we showed up…read morefor our kayak tour of Devil's Island and was not able to reschedule us for the remaining three days of our trip. We joined another couple that day (cutting the price in half) for a glorious private speed boat tour of Bear and Devil's Island. We didn't have to navigate the challenging waves with kayaks, were able to cover much ground in significantly less time and were still able to get an intimate tour of the best sea caves as Pete deftly navigated the vessel in and out of the caves. We wound up having a much better tour and saved enough money to pay for the previous nights dinner in the process. HIGHLY RECOMMENED!!!

I say maybe to this because it may not be for everyone. The tour to me was a bit long, but the…read moreviews made me question if I was really in WI. The water was crystal clear and reminded me of the ocean. The captain was great at pointing out landmarks and wildlife. He also knew a lot about the history of the islands dating back to the 1800's! If you've never been to the islands and cannot make it out yourself I would suggest going on the cruise, but maybe a shorter one.

Good: views and knowledgeable captains cold sitting when your up on top in the wind bring a jacket…read more Bad: too expensive for my not so deep pockets. I understand gas is up. But meh almost not worth it.

Chartered a boat from these crooks and nothing was ready, prepped or cleaned. A huge crap was still…read morein the toilet. Everything was broken. There was no water in the tanks and they couldn't solve why the battery kept draining. This dead battery caused us to be marooned for 7 hours one day and run aground the next. When we crashed into shore my son almost drowned, telling me he didn't know if he'd come up for air again. When I complained about his boat, the owner called me rudely and acted like a huge dick. Of course he took no responsibility. A loser outfit. Don't support these crooks.

Wonderful sailing experience. The Apostle Islands staff are exceptional people to work with, very…read morehonest, responsive and accommodating. Comparatively, the charter cost was substantially lower than local competition. The on shore Pikes Bay Marina facilities are excellent - nicest in the area. I am looking forward to another charter season with Apostle Islands Charters! Jeff

Updated 7/20/2017 - visiting Ashland/Bayfield area. Had such a great time last year at good earth,…read moredecided to do it again. It was fantastic! Captain mike does a great job. We had a wonderful time. Be sure to give them a try and also check out their shop. Thanks!! July 2016 - We discovered these folks from a pamphlet we picked up in a restaurant down in Ashland. We had planned on going to Michigan for a day trip, but with the terrible storm damage and wash outs - decided to change our plans. Let me just say our Sea Cave trip with captain Mike could not have been any better! We had such a great time. The boat was so fun and fast. The lake and caves were great. And Mike was very personable and knowledgeable. Also, their gift shop is very nice too. I highly recommend. And the only thing I'm disappointed about, is the fact that we didn't discover them sooner. Our trip was ABSOLUTELY GREAT. Hard working people - helping families build lasting vacation memories. Highly recommend!!!!!!! Thanks again!!!!! Jamie Independence Iowa

Wow - Spectacular!…read more Good Earth Outfitter's Cornucopia - Sea Caves - Apostle Island National Lakeshore - boat tour is simply the best opportunity to get you and your family, up close and personal with some of Lake Superior's finest architecture - the Apostle Island National Lakeshore sea caves located about 1.5 miles East of Meyer's Beach Rd. From the gift store to getting out on the water, Good Earth Outfitters has created one of the "South Shore's" most unique experiences. Captain Mike is thorough and professional, very experienced in providing a safe boating experience for up to 6 guests per trip. Their services include - Sea Cave Boat Tours, Sand Island Sightseeing Tours, Apostle Island Boat Tours and Water Taxi Services in and around the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. Good Earth Outfitters is based out of Cornucopia, WI the western access to the Apostle Islands. Cornucopia is located on the Wisconsin Scenic Lake Superior Byway just 22 miles north of Bayfield, WI or 60 miles south on Hwy 13 from Superior, WI. Good Earth Outfitters LLC provides scheduled boat tours to the famous Lake Superior Apostle Islands Mainland Sea Caves and Sand Island and Split Rock Lighthouse across the bay. If you are looking for a few last minute items, they may have just what you need. Please check out their kayak and camping section located in their gift shop. They stock items that will make your kayaking or camping adventure to the Apostle Islands safer and more enjoyable. Good Earth Outfitters is located in the Marina District of Cornucopia, WI next to the Green Museum or just across the Harbor from Halvorson Fisheries, the best place to buy your Lake Superior White Fish and Lake Trout. Good Earth Outfitters gift shop is open from May through October. Taking a tour with Captain Mike and Good Earth Outfitters was the thrill of our Labor Day/ Fish Boil weekend celebration. I am so glad we took time to take the boat trip with Captain Mike - give them a call and book a trip - I am 100% confident you'll be glad you did

If you are interested in Apostle Island kayaking, this is the place to go! Troy, and his family-run…read morebusiness provided everything we needed to feel safe and confident. The views! The laughs! My family will be making this our annual trip. It was a beautiful experience. Thank you Rustic Mukwa Den.

We booked a sea caves kayak tour with Rustic Makwa over Labor Day weekend, and my experience could…read morehave definitely been better. The good - Our guide was excellent - he showed great care in talking about safety while on land, he was patient with the people on the tour who were new to kayaking, and he made sure to lead us to all the sea caves and point out great pictures spots without making the tour feel rushed. The experience on the water was good, and the beauty of the sea caves is just breathtaking. The bad - The communication prior to the start of the tour. We arrived at Meyers Beach around 15 minutes before our 3 PM tour (per the instructions in the confirmation email), and we did not see anyone there associated with Rustic Makwa. Time passes until 2:55, and we still do not see anyone. I check my email: nothing. I eventually call the phone number on the email, and I am assured the guide is "on his way, will be there shortly after 3". We waited until about 3:10, and nobody had arrived. I call the number again and am told that the guide will be there by 3:20. We wait until 3:30, and I text the number: I am told the guide is close by. Finally, around 3:40, just as we are about to leave, our guide finally arrived. Apparently, the guide was waiting for the winds to die down a bit before starting the tour - hence the delay. While I appreciated the tour's commitment to safety, the lack of communication was disheartening. There were only three groups on our tour. The time it would have taken to update us on the tour's current conditions/status (via email/text/phone call) would not have taken long. I understand the weather is unpredictable, and it isn't easy to make the call sometimes on whether or not tours can safely be conducted. However, providing information and updates (without having me chase the information down) would have allowed us to better use our limited time in Bayfield by not having us wait in the parking lot area for almost an hour.

We went on a 5 hour tour with the captain, Marlin. He was very informative and good natured. He…read morereally turned the experience into an extraordinary experience. the scenery was gorgeous!

We had a fantastic time. There was a small group of us, and…read morethat's cause it was the end of the 2nd week of October. We got to actually sail the ship and enjoy being 'sailors.' I think our sailor/tour guide's name was Matt and he deserves recognition. He takes great photos. The cost was worth it for me because of the experience, and the small group size. This does cost more than the Apostle Islands Tour, but it's almost like a private sailing session. I would advise sunscreen due to exposure, even if you're not white. We were fortunate that autumn had a late ending, until the start of the 3rd week of October. Peak colors and perfect weather.

We had an amazing time on the sea cave kayak tour with our family. From check in, to the adventure,…read moreeveryone was super kind, and informative. Highly recommend. A+

It was a great Kayak trip along the shore of Lake Superior. T & T staff were awesome.read more

We had a great time on a private sailing charter for our group of 6. They happily accommodated our…read moretwo kids and taught our 3-year-old to steer the boat (which he loved!). They were very flexible when it looked like bad weather on our scheduled date and accommodated us another time when the sun and wind were more favorable. Our captain, Dusty, was wonderful. I would highly recommend them!

Abe was absolutely the best host and captain - friendly, professional, and a wealth of knowledge…read moreabout the area and islands with great suggestions to match our schedule!

Way too costly. For what you experience on the other side. Hardly any shops on the island. Looks…read morelike a tornado had been through and no businesses recovered after that. I guess if you want a drink it's good but for us non drinkers there was a fudge store that was double the price more than Bayfield. (That you do not need a feet for)

The only way to get from Bayfield to Madeline Island so you gotta make the most of it!! As a first…read moretimer, I had more enthusiasm round 1 as opposed to round 5. Upon entry, you can purchase your ticket directly on the dock in either a 1-way or round trip. If you're good with keeping a ticketed piece of paper, you can attempt the round trip if you need to come back. Otherwise, we didn't like the idea that our ticket could get lost so we always did a 1-way. Vehicles of all kinds load onto the ferry with an extremely efficient staff and then magic happens as you are transported in about 20 minutes. Dogs are welcomed on the ferry along with bikes, scooters and walk-ons. Our lesson learned was that we didn't need to take our vehicle everywhere and the next time we visit, we plan to do a lot more commuting via foot. In addition, it's way cheaper to travel without a vehicle. There is a ferry schedule posted online and lots of hard copy handouts around town. Once the ferry is going across Lake Superior, if you can exit the car (sometimes you can't depending on how tight parking is), you can walk up the steps to the observation deck or stand near your vehicle. I like that there's a variety of ways to travel and I imagine locals see this is just another bus or train route like any other means of transportation. Contrary, visitors will always be in awe as it's not something you see everyday. Shout out to the staff and operations as the ferry was always on time, on schedule and staff were kind. We had beautiful weather in late September / early October so the air and colors were poppin'. Thank you!!

We decided to take the boat ride to the apostle islands and chose the brand new glass bottom boat…read moretour. I found it to be a lovely day, but to be honest felt the tour was a bit boring and there wasn't really much to look at. I would have loved to have had more time to visit the shops in the area which seemed nice. NOTE: There is NO parking so you really need to arrive early to get a parking spot somewhere. Most places have a 2 hour limit so we had to park several blocks away. The office doesn't have a bathroom so you need to walk to a brick building down the street where there are only 2 stalls. The boat does have a bathroom on board which is helpful, and snacks like candy and bottled water, etc to purchase.

The Apostle Islands Marina does not operate a boat tour service, it is a marina where boat owners…read moredock their vessels when not in use. It also offers other marina related services including pump out, fuel and winter storage. I'm afraid that Paula has mistaken the marina for one of the Apostle Islands boat tour companies. She's correct about the restroom and showers at the marina, they are for boat owners who rent slips at the marina and their guests. She's also correct about general parking in Bayfield. The next time Paula visits Bayfield, she can stop by the Ship's Store, operated by the marina on the corner of Manypenny and 1st