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Nautical North Family Adventures

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123 North Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
United States
Regions: Northern Michigan
Phone
(231) 444-3400
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Nautical North Family Adventures offers unique glass-bottom shipwreck tours in Cheboygan. Featuring a "Switch" strategy for easy group dining and ample bus parking, we are the perfect bridge stop.
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Jennifer Dowker
Owner
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Nautical North Family Adventures is Cheboygan’s premier "hidden gem," offering a high-impact, low-stress addition to any Northern Michigan itinerary. We specialize in unique glass-bottom shipwreck tours aboard the Yankee Sunshine, providing guests a "window to the past" to view historic wrecks ranging from 1891 to 2010. Your passengers will see four iconic lighthouses and three shipwrecks, all while staying dry on our comfortable vessel.

We understand the needs of motorcoach operators and have perfected our "Switch" strategy: while half your group explores the underwater history and lighthouses of the Straits, the other half enjoys a relaxing stroll through our beautiful downtown for boutique shopping and lunch at group-friendly favorites like Mulligan's or The Mitt.

Why Tour Operators Choose Us:

  • Logistical Ease: Ample, on-site bus parking and high-capacity restroom facilities.

  • Professional Courtesy: Bus drivers and tour operators always ride free.

  • The Atmosphere: A refreshing, small-town feel that provides a less-stress break between Mackinaw City and Frankenmuth.

  • Educational Value: Expert narration on Great Lakes maritime history that engages all ages.

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A taste of our tour!

This video, titled "Nautical North tour life!", provides a look at the experiences offered by Nautical North Family Adventures in Northern Michigan.

  • Captain Jenn introduces the Yankee Sunshine, highlighting family-friendly adventures including shipwreck tours, snorkel trips, and sunset cruises.

  • The tour explores three shallow water shipwrecks dating back to the 1800s and passes by four lighthouses.

  • The narration covers the local geography, explaining how the Cheboygan River connects to a nearly 40-mile-long Inland Waterway system that reaches almost to Petoskey.

  • A special feature of the trip is allowing "volunteer captains" to try driving the boat on the Great Lakes.

  • The video emphasizes the boat's amenities, such as on-board bathroom facilities and safety equipment.

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