Traverse City Sunset Sail: Food, Wine & Cocktails

Experience a relaxing sunset sail in Traverse City, Michigan. Learn about the area’s history while enjoying complimentary locally sourced food, wine, and cocktails. Check-in at The Delamar Resort and prepare for a memorable 2.5-hour sail.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 615 E Front St - No two sunsets are alike. Let us help you make memories!

After the captain welcomes you aboard and sets the sails, the crew will make sure you have your choice of locally crafted wine, beer, cocktail, or soda while you sit back and relax. Snacks from some of Traverse City’s favorite makers will be served, followed by a locally sourced picnic..

Visit the classic salon below deck or get comfy on deck as we skim across the brilliant blue-green freshwater of the bay.

The personal touches, intimate environment, and pampering are unparalleled to any other experience on the bay! The panoramic vistas are perfect for elegant and special photo ops.

All of our adventures feature a unique interpretive guide. You’ll learn a bit about sailing, the history of the region, and the ecology of the Great Lakes. We want you to leave us with an appreciation and desire to protect and preserve this precious resource and the features which make the region special.

Please note: All food is served in compostable containers. Please contact us if you’d prefer vegetarian option.

Check-in at our kiosk 30 min before departure.

For our guide to Traverse City, visit https://www.winddancertc.com/7ways

What's Included
  • Wine tasting, local beer, cider, and Wind Dancer signature cocktails by Mammoth Distillery
  • Non-alcoholic options available
  • Snacks
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Rain gear
  • Beach towels
  • Non-skid footwear for boating
Additional Information

Unwind and enjoy while our skipper and deputy introduce you to our majestic sailing ship and impart tales of the region, its people, and the waters of the Grand Traverse Bay area. Have a delightful time with complimentary local food, wine, and mixed drinks as you watch the sunset colour the sky. This sailing trip takes 2.5 hours.

Please arrive at our booth 30 min before we set sail. Our 2nd Mate will welcome you about 10 min prior to boarding and will lead all guests to embark the Wind Dancer. We offer a variety of drink choices such as wine, mixed drinks, locally produced spirits, soda, and water. Food will be served about 1 hour into the sailing. We kindly ask our guests to refrain from bringing additional alcohol. There’s free parking at the check-in booth situated at The Delamar Resort, 615 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI. Do bring raingear, a beach towel, and suitable non-slip shoes for boating. If necessary due to bad weather, tours will be rearranged.

  • Please contact us directly if you need a vegetarian or gluten-free option
  • Please contact us directly if you have a service animal
Location
615 E Front St
East Front Street
We respectfully request that guests not bring additional alcoholic beverages. Free parking is available at the check-in kiosk, which is located at The Delamar Resort, 615 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dark_k
Aug 24, 2024
Awesome - The crew was very nice and friendly. Crew very knowledgeable about Traverse City.👍👍👍👍. Can’t wait to come back
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996letitias
Aug 21, 2024
Sunset sail - Captains Nate and John were fantastic. They were great sailors, and it’s a beautiful boat. The conversation and food were good. It was a perfect way to end a day in Traverse City.
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Stephenbi8000go
Aug 15, 2024
Sunset cruise - The sunset cruise with my wife was fantastic. The wine and food/cheeses, etc. were an excellent experience while sailing. I would have liked the schooner to have traveled a bit further up and out in the bay rather than tacking back and forth to about a mile out. But the breeze that evening was a bit light. The captain (Dan), first mate (John) and assistant (Paige) were exceptionally helpful and kept our complimentary glasses filled throughout. Enjoyed the conversation with them about their lives and history of the area. Highly recommend and would do it again upon my return.
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744marybethk
Aug 15, 2024
Beautiful evening sailing trip - Great sail with Captains Nate, John and Chris. Good locally sourced food and drinks and great camaraderie among the other guests. Highly recommend .
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Mary_k
Aug 14, 2024
Great Sailing - Lovely smooth sailing with beautiful calm weather. Food was great and Captains Nate, John and Chris were great!
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Beatman50
Aug 12, 2024
Private Charter - Booked the Sailing tour, private charter. Just 4 couples. Crew were amazing, and so much fun. Could not have asked for better folks. Boat was perfect, and the food was MUCH better than expected. Really a special night. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Daydream27269571938
Aug 1, 2024
Highly recommend - Great trip. Food and drinks were delicious. Views were beautiful. About 2.5 hours. Learned about sailing and the history.
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Kathy_k
Jul 29, 2024
Good time - History guy was cool and staff was great overall. And consensus was the chicken wrap was the best ever. Thanks again.
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Sarah_b
Aug 10, 2024
Nice sunset but not worth the price. - The crew were very knowledgeable. The sailing vessel was nice. However, we just sailed a short way and we could have viewed the sunset from the hotel. It was a nice experience but not worth the price.
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Jackie_p
Aug 7, 2024
Missed experience! - It was easy to book my trip, with good communication and reminders throughout. I only rated it as one star because we were not able to have our sailing adventure. Through no fault if the company, Mother Nature intervened with dangerous winds and white caps on the bay. We were extremely disappointed to miss this trip, but we know safety caused the cancellation.
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