Perfect amount of space for our group of 12. Never felt crowded with the other passengers. The staff were so fun and nice. Would love to do this tour again in the future! read more

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Such a wonderful time! The boat was comfortable, the crew was friendly and competent, the sailing was fun, and the scenery was spectacular! Would recommend to anyone!!! read more

This was a last minute decision to do while on vacation. We were a group of 7 and our newly minted teenager ASSUMED we had rented a boat for his birthday - well what is a guilty feeling mom to do when she realizes she unknowingly destroyed her son's dreams of being out on the water for a day of celebration on a busy summer weekend in Traverse (where no boats were to be had??? ) to do? You wonder onto Groupon in a last ditch effort to salvage the day and that is just what my friend did, so seeing as Nauti-Cat was an option for the time we'd hoped for and the amount of people we had was like this has to be it. And it was! We got there a bit early because we wanted to ensure we didn't screw this up again and the process to get registered and ready was simple. After 5 minutes to get us all set, we walked over to the hotel next door just to take a peek around and it was lovely - the back deck off the water was gorgeous. The restaurant looked dreamy. Then we boarded the boat and left all the day's stresses behind. The tunes came on, the water was magical, the crew was nice and funny and let us just do our thing. They had a shotski and lots of vacation energy. I would definitely go again and would recommend anyone else in the area looking for a majestic, peaceful and relaxing boat outing to check it out! read more

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We did the Champagne Sunset tour on the Nauti-cat and it was one of the highlights of our stay in Traverse city. Each person gets a drink ticket, and they give you cute metal souvenir cups with each purchase. The boat is a good size for the amount of people, as there are plenty of seats for everyone and you get a good view wherever you are at. It can get a bit chilly on the water so make sure you bring a jacket if its chill out. The staff was friendly and even made a cocktail for us that was not officially on the menu. The view on the lake is beautiful, and this is a great couples boat ride, or even to do with family. read more

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The captain and skipper were amazing hosts! Ready and willing to take your photo at any time! The drinks on the boat were fantastic and the over all trip was perfect! Will definitely book another trip next time I visit Traverse City read more

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We had a WONDERFUL time aboard the Nauti-cat. The crew passed out blankets to sit on, making sure everyone was comfortable. We drank the green 'catnip' drink and it delicious. We were out there for the perfect amount of time and had plenty of time for photos. read more

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So much fun and great way to spend 2 hours!!! The Dive Bar offered everything you would want and Captain Chris was awesome! read more

Great experience! Great crew! They really care! We would definitely do it again!! Thumbs up!! read more

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Such a wonderful experience.. The staff was fun, friendly, and experienced. The sunset cruise was beautiful and the catnip drink was tasty! Loved it.. would do again. read more

Despite the weather we had an enjoyable time. The crew Jason and Jake took care of us to make sure we were comfortable. Would recommend the cruise and hope that weather is conducive to a sunset. In mother nature's hands read more

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Fantastic experience on the Nauti-Cat. We had a crew of about 23, but that was no trouble at all. The boat had several large groups and we were able to occupy a little chunk to ourselves. The ride was smooth, great music, and a few of the kids even got to drive the boat and do some work on the sail. The father-son captain-captain in training duo were awesome. Something we'd definitely do again! read more

Oh my goodness I LOVE NAUTI-CAT CRUISES! I was in Traverse City for my friend's bachelorette and we did the sunset champagne cruise one of the days! We definitely booked it well in advance, since especially for weekend days/sunset cruises they tend to sell out. We showed up about half an hour before our cruise departure and after checking us all in and showing them our confirmation emails, there was definitely time to sit and relax for quite a bit before we boarded the catamaran. Apparently you're allowed to bring food aboard, but not drinks! I noticed because many parties were bringing coolers and I was confused by that, but then saw that they were all pulling out trays of food from them! When you board the ship, you basically just pick where on the catamaran you're going to sit. My friend group chose one of those front parts of the catamaran that has the netting, which was actually very comfortable to sit in and you do not get spray at all, even though I was totally expecting that! The ride is genuinely so smooth and not at all rocky like you would expect from a sailboat! The experience was seriously so fun! The vibes aboard the Nauti-Cat were pristine as the two guys operating the boat (one would steer while the other went around the boat to get all the lines ready and whatnot) were so nice and so friendly and just wanted everyone to have a good time! Once we were properly sailing and our Nauti-Cat sail was up, then one of the guys would go to the bar and open it for you to order drinks from! They have a specific Nauti-Cat drink that apparently everyone LOVED but it's also extremely strong, so watch out haha! They took us around the bay, but frankly I got so turned around and was busy enjoying the general ambiance and my friend's company, so I have no idea how far we went out and when we turned back around! But at one point it seemed like we went out as far as we would go and stopped and chilled there for a bit while we popped the champagne that was provided aboard! Some things to note: There are bathrooms on board if you need them, but I didn't use them so have no idea how they are. It definitely gets chilly on the water, even on a July summer evening, so definitely bring layers just in case! They do go around and provide blankets, which is so nice as well! The entire trip was around 2 hours and we got back to the dock around 9 pm and it was still light out and the sun was just setting, which gave us this beautiful, pink sunset. It was truly such a fantastic trip and I think it was around $50-$60 per person, which for such an incredible experience is more than worth it! There's nothing quite like being out on Grand Traverse Bay on a summer evening in Michigan surrounded by great company! I absolutely loved every second of it and will be making all future groups that I go with to Traverse City in the summer to do this again with me because there's quite nothing like it! read more

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We had an amazing time. Music was great! The bartender and the captain were so friendly and fun. We had 48 on our boat and I think everyone had a great time!!! Drinks were cheap and good and strong!!! read more

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Absolute best time!!!!! We had captain Shane and first mate Josh and they made it the most fun experience! We had friends visiting for a birthday so we took them out for a great time and it did not disappoint! Will definitely be bringing more guests out here when they are working! read more

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Signed up for the happy hour cruise and had an amazing time! Was a very last minute excursion for us and so happy we did. The captain and first mate made the whole cruise so much fun and relaxing. And so much value for the price! read more

the cruise was a win from KLT- a $100 gift card cover, where as, we had to pay extra, for the tickets. Erin was a sweetheart & the crew was efficient. We had a marvelous time. Thank You KLT- the Rock Station read more

The cruise was great, it was a cool, windy and Pt. cloudy day. The boat was full of people young to mid age. The crew was friendly and helpful. It was very relaxing and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery. We chose the happy hour cruise because of the time of day. Blankets were availaible and there are two bathrooms aboard. read more

Our captain was wonderful, and my son and I got to help raise the sails. It was a beautiful day for sailing. All on board had a beautiful day and an incredible dose of wind therapy. Highly recommend! read more

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Had a great time on the kids cruise. Very chill. Incredible bargain. Tough not to enjoy it. It's exactly what you expect. They get the kids involved and you're just sailing and listening to music and maybe drinking a little if you want. read more

You HAVE to book one of their cruises!! We did the noon cruise because I wanted to soak in the sun, and it was perfect. It isn't too crowded and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The trip is the perfect length to relax and really enjoy the water (and the views)! I almost booked a second day because I loved it so much. Also: ORDER THE CATNIP!! read more

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Wonderful evening on the boat! we always have a great time with the captain, crew, and friends. Thank you for always making it fun!

Great experience. The crew was a lot of fun, knowledge, and really great with teaching us about sailing. Great for all ages

Great boat and crew! Family friendly adventure. The bay is very beautiful to see by sailboat. Try the green punch!

Outstanding service and FUN, great crew!!! They were friendly, shared insights, passed out blankets on our cold day out, drinks were good and it was an absolutely great experience. Would do again and again!! read more

the crew we had was amazing, it was a relaxing trip and they let my 5 year old son drive the boat. He became scared when the sales changed directions and the guys were very comforting and said they felt the same way when they started sailing and made him a free Shirley temple. Its a must stop in traverse city! read more

We did a sunset tour - highly recommend! Chris, Jake, Shane were top notch. The tour was timed perfect, boat clean, champagne toast at sunset = bonus! I would definitely do this again. Thank you Nauti-Cat! read more

What a great way to view Traverse City!!!! It was the perfect thing to do for out-of-town guest or anyone that has never been on the bay. The guys (Chris and Jake) that ran the boat made it a fun experience for everyone. Along with the ticket girl who was a (retired hairdresser) whom was a total sweetheart and very helpful. I will definitely book this cruise again ... read more

We do the Noon cruise with our 4 kiddos almost every summer, and we all enjoy it so much. The crew are so friendly, the views are beautiful, and the catnip is amazing. read more

Nauti-Cat Cruises - The Nauti-Cat sail - Boating Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Very good experience great time great crew would go again very reasonable price and easy access to sail

Very kind staff captain Shane is the bomb Very fun cruise highly recommend when searching cruises read more

We did the champagne-sunset cruise to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. It was a relaxed and fun experience. The captain and his assistant are very professional and definitely know what they are doing. They raised the sails and navigated this large catamaran expertly. They play upbeat music throughout the 2-hour sail and at sunset everybody gets a glass of pretty decent champagne. The captain asks people to share if there is a special event they are celebrating and everyone raises their glasses together. The atmosphere is pleasant and other passengers were very friendly. We enjoyed striking conversations with people. On the practical side - the catamaran has a women's and a men's bathroom and they are spotlessly clean and function well. I recommend this trip. It's a fun way to do something different and memorable! read more

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Fun & relaxing. Captain Chris & first mate Jake are awesome. You can pack a lunch to bring on board and enjoy it with some adult beverages (or alcohol free beverages) that can be purchased on board while being cruised around the Bay. Kids are welcome and it's a great way to entertain your house guests. read more

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We went on a lovely noon cruise on the Nauti-Cat. While we would've preferred the sunset champagne cruise, our schedule didn't allow it so we opted for the noon cruise. While it was sunny, it got pretty chilly. Make sure you check the forecast and bring blankets, if necessary! The guys who were in charge were friendly and funny. The rum punch that they call "cat nip" was very good and dangerous! Highly recommend this company for a cruise while you're in TC. We look forward to trying the champagne cruise the next time we're in town. read more

What a fun and relaxing time! The noon boat ride was the perfect excursion to do while in Traverse City. A must do for sure read more

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What a fun way to enjoy the spectacular Traverse Bay area! Great for children of all ages, but might not be good for the infirm or elderly. Staff could not be nicer. Easy access to the boat. Well worth the cost. read more

We had a fabulous time on our cruise. We had our grandchildren and the staff included them in sailing functions. They will never forget our cruise...it was the highlight of our vacation. read more

Always a great time on Nauticat. Although we do not have children we always appreciate the crews efforts to make the trips fun for kids, allowing them to help hoist the sails. Great job Chris and Josh. read more

We received our cruise as a Christmas gift. So relaxing and fun! Love seeing Traverse City from the water.

Great experience, beautiful day the first mate Josh was great as was the captain. I would recommend highly.

Very cool vibes; great tunes, awesome drinks, chill relaxing time on the lake. Would definitely recommend for a slow paced day or group outing! read more

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