So we found ourselves with a kid free week, and UP Michigan was on our list to revisit…read more We lucked out booking this - we missed the storms, there was a little rain, and Faith O. Kayaked backwards the entire trip, keeping the group moving and calling out the geology and history (and she got jokes). You get on a boat, and they take you out - and you get in the kayak on the rack on the boat and they guide you out. Super easy. PFDs and sea skirts are provided and required! We stayed dry. Also - tandem kayaks! Less nimble than recreational kayaks, but also more stable. Assuming your partner doesn't lean over the edge. It's a nice trip! (When the wildfires aren't obstructing the views/air)

Best and most convenient/organized kayak tour, ever! We were impressed with the knowledge,…read moreprofessionalism and friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness, comfort and the cool design of the boat. Another cool thing was how seamless they launched us from the boat into our kayaks. None of us got the slightest bit wet at any part of the tour. We had fun learning about the history of Lake Superior and the geology of the pictured rocks (I promise, it was fascinating!). AJ, our kayak guide, his name was AJ. AJ had a great sense of humor and kept us laughing. Note: I believe AJ was in a competition with the other guides (who were not nearly as awesome as AJ) I hope he gets extra credit for the number of times AJ appears in one review of AJ. We booked the Ultimate Kayak tour, it was about an hour boat ride out to the rocks, about a 3 hour kayak experience and another hour back. Make sure you bring your sunscreen, even if the temp is cool. There is a restroom onboard the boat, guides are able to radio the boat (as it follows the kayak groups) if someone needs to use the bathroom or needs to return to the boat for any reason. Also, it was so nice to see so much of the rocks and for the length of the kayaking it was one way, we never had to turn around and paddle back upstream. So smart! We highly recommend this tour!

Our tour was cancelled the night before. Which would have been understandable "due to weather" but…read moreconsidering I checked today and they're still booking tours for today, that's quite unnerving. The group text informing me of this cancellation was me and one other kayaker, so I assume they didn't want to waste their time on such a small group. Save your money and go elsewhere. I'll update again if my refund is ever issued. Updated to add refund was issued.

Just got back from the 2 hour tour and it was awesome. Our guide James did a great job making us…read morefeel safe and offered lots of great tips and stories about the area we were padding in. It was a great experience and we can't wait to come back and do a longer trip next time. Thanks guys!

I really enjoyed our kayak tour! I was unsure on choosing a half day or a full day, but eventually…read moredecided to do the half. It was the perfect length and I felt we saw so many beautiful views. The staff at the office and the tour guides on the water were so friendly and helpful. Facilities and equipment was clean and organized. We kayaked with a group of 6 with various skill-levels. It's an great way to spend part of the day for anyone. Side note: When we returned to the office, I realized my car battery was dead. Staff quickly jumped into action and helped jump it! Thank you!

Great guides. Fun trip. Would recommend the sunset tour. Rocks LoL different going out and coming…read moreback.

When you have a option to go on a cruise, take it! Our time in the upper peninsula was refreshing…read more Being out on the water for a sunset cruise made it even better. It was beautiful! Please keep in mind that Lake Superior is the coldest of the Great Lakes, so once the sun sets it gets cold! There is an option to be on the bottom deck, which is enclosed. Part of the middle deck also has windows to shield the air. If you want to remain in the open air, you'll need a blanket and coat! Happy cruising. Also check out the store. They have many cool items for sale.

The boat, Spray Falls, had coolant system engine failure that began on our trip out to the lake…read more(the constant beeping followed by crew running about the boat was indicative of a problem). About an hour in, we were alerted to the problem formally. 2 hours of our day was unfortunately spent waiting on engine problem diagnosis and return to the dock. We were offered a refund or an option to join a boat tour at a later time. No discount was offered to make up for the loss of our time. I would have hoped the company would check all engines for readiness before launching, not sure how coolant system failure got past the mechanics. Please make sure your boats are ready to operate so that your customers' time is respected.

This was an awesome way to see Grand Island. Part tour and part thrill ride in a jet boat. Staff…read morewas very friendly and guide was very knowledgeable.

We had an amazing time with our captain Tim. He was informative, witty and gave us an awesome ride…read more Not your everyday boat tour! Chilly but oh, so much fun!!

Beautiful trip on the lake and we did the 3 hour tour. Shelby was our guide and was great. Busses…read morewere clean and check in was easy. Life jackets were clean, boats were heavily used but perfectly fine. Every employee was nice. No issues at all.

I purchased a kayaking excursion voucher through Uncle Ducky's / Paddling Michigan during a holiday…read morepromotion and later traveled from out of town specifically for this experience, spending additional money on lodging, gas, food, and travel expenses in order to participate. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disorganized and unprofessional from the moment I arrived. The building was locked, no guide or management staff were present, there was no organized check-in process, and there was absolutely no communication regarding what was happening. Multiple guests were left outside confused and attempting to determine whether the tour was even operating. Company-associated staff eventually arrived but provided no meaningful information until directly prompted. At that point, they stated they were only shuttle drivers and that they had to "figure out what was going on" after the scheduled rendezvous time had already passed. At no point within the first 20 minutes of our rendezvous was there was any clear communication, leadership, organization, or professionalism demonstrated by the company. Considering they're responsible for guiding customers onto Lake Superior, I no longer felt comfortable or safe participating in the excursion and chose not to proceed with 10 minutes remaining until the a scheduled launch time. I attempted to resolve this directly via email since management wasn't present during working hours and present staff couldn't provide a direct way to contact management; however, they refused to issue a refund. The owner instead responded publicly to a review in a defensive manner while claiming an emergency situation had occurred. He even blamed my inability to adapt over his employees vague and unprofessional verbal responses and despite three shuttle drivers being present and not shuttling us to our launch. The issue is the complete lack of communication, organization, professionalism, and reasonable resolution afterward.

Great customer service, great views, cool ship, stay warm inside or cool off outside, clean…read morebathrooms.

This was a great excursion! We highly recommend it to those traveling to Munising and looking for…read moresomething fun to do. We learned so much on this tour and was able to really see the ships so well! Our guide and captain of the ship were both amazing! Thank You Shipwreck Tours for making my birthday such a great day!

I would highly recommend Seaberg Pontoon Rentals! We rented a 25 ft pontoon to tour ourselves…read morearound Pictured Rocks. The boat was clean and well maintained. They gave us very clear instructions of where to go and where not to go. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. They brought a wagon up to our car to load with our stuff and brought the wagon back upon our arrival. They made the process very easy! This was such an amazing experience for us to explore Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks.

My family rented from this company a few years ago and had a great experience--friendly staff,…read morebeautiful lake, smooth process. That's why we came back. But this time? The owner (Bryan) ruined everything. Right when we got there, our group (we're all Asian) was greeted with: "Can you guys speak English?" Yeah. That was the first thing out of his mouth. It was rude, racist, and unnecessary. We were stunned but tried to brush it off to enjoy the day. Fast forward, while trying to close the boat door using my foot (kicking not even forcefully--I just didn't know how the mechanism worked), he immediately snapped and shouted: "Kick my boat again and I'll kick your ass." Mind you, I'm 16. That's an adult man threatening a minor--over a door. No explanation, no patience. Just straight-up aggression. Like I'm sorry I that I ever kicked the door but there is still no justification in yelling at a MINOR that doesn't go on daily pontoon rides and suddenly know how everything works. After that, he told us to "take a picture of your props." We were all confused--props? Like stage props? Personal belongings? The property? Even my dad, who's a trained seaman (of the Philippines so of course their training had to be different), had no idea what he meant. Turns out he meant the propeller--but instead of explaining, he started yelling "PROPELLER!" like we were supposed to automatically understand his vague boat lingo. We're not boat people. We came to enjoy the lake, not operate a ship. The way he barked at us made everything stressful and awkward. And then--after everything he said and did--he had the nerve to ask if we had any leftover food. Sir... you just threatened me, disrespected my group, and yelled at us like we were idiots... and now you want a snack? Absolutely not. Hell no. Plus, who asks strangers for leftovers? Since you took our money, you definitely have enough for happy meal at Mcdonald's. Absolutely bull-... behavior. At that point, all I could do was laugh. Not because it was funny, but because it felt like a bad comedy sketch. The whole thing was ridiculous. The boat ride was beautiful. The other staff were professional and kind. But the owner's behavior was racist, threatening, condescending, and completely unprofessional. We won't return while he's in charge. If you care about basic human respect--go anywhere else. P.S. we were lucky enough to not get served by Ellen, which judging by the reviews, also has a bad attitude. Beware.

Lucas helped me to find the right kayak, showed me where to park my car, and took me to the launch…read morepoint. It was a super relaxing 3.5 hour trip down the river. The folks at Da Yak Shack are very friendly and will help you to have a great day on the water!

We had a wonderful time staying at the Superior Sunrise. The location was beautiful and the house…read morefunctioned well for our group of 8 adults and 2 children. Highly recommend staying here to enjoy the upper peninsula of Michigan.

Yooper Yachts is a smaller local and family-run operation and it shows in the personal service that…read moreyou receive. I reserved my experience on their website and received a personal confirmation from Raya via text message in less than 15 minutes. Raya answered all my questions in advance of the event quickly and with great detail. Yooper Yachts was the only company I found that allowed for single kayaks, as I was booking alone and didn't want to be paired with a stranger. My tour was run by Rick and Bob (father/son team) were super friendly and helpful. My group was 7 total kayakers (two tandem kayaks and three singles). We all met at the meet point, and after a short drive and set of instructions, we were in the water. The tour was fantastic. Rick provided a personal touch...learning everyone's names and getting to know them and providing interesting stories about the rock formations and area insights. Rick and Bob could not be nicer and more genuine. They gave us the freedom to roam and explore a bit on our own but were always close by if we needed them. They provided all of the required equipment, which was in great shape. They also had Dramamine available if we needed it. Honestly this is the best experience I could have hoped for in a tour of Pictured Rocks. You can really count on Yooper Yachts, they are very dependable and are a fun outfit!

From the owner: Single or tandem kayaks available! We provide a more personal tour of Pictured Rocks National…read morelakeshore by small group sizes and also private tours. Our guides were born and raised in Munising Michigan so true YOOPER guides here. They are ACA certified with all sea kayaking training and wilderness first aid. We are a small family veteran owned business and provide discounts to groups 3 or more plus your own guide if you’d like. Check out our website yooperyachts.com and our reviews!