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Manitou Moomers Ice Cream Sail

Recommended by 91% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Traverse City, USA
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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· timdar ·
Aug 2025
The trip was very pleasant and ice cream was delicious. Our kids loved it too. Would recommend for families. Very cool boat and staff were super friendly and informative
· Samantha_P ·
Aug 2025
The crew and captain were very knowledgeable and kind! They made sure we were safe while also having fun!

Overview

    What's Included

    • Two scoops of the finest ice cream
    • English Speaking Guide
    • Our best trip protection plan included, cancel until 24 hours before your cruise!
    • Gratuities
    • Snacks
      Choose from light snacks, available for sale onboard.
    • Alcoholic Beverages
      Our friendly crew will happily mix you a drink. Local wine and beer are available, along with your go-to favorites.
    • Soda/Pop
      Our hard-working crew serve up a selection of local and nationwide distribution beverages.
    • Bottled water
      We stock lots of ice-cold bottles of water if you need a drink on the unsalted sea.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 13223 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA

      Plan to arrive at least 30 min early, and be aware of traffic. Park behind Discovery Center Collaborative (13170 S West Bay Shore Dr) across the street from our ticket booth. Please use the pedestrian crossing to get to us! If you are getting dropped off, you can go directly to Discovery Pier.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Traverse City (Pass By)

    Old Mission (Pass By)

    Grand Traverse Bay (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • We strongly recommend sunscreen and a hat.
    • Please leave beverages and coolers ashore. We do have a bar aboard with a variety of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
    • All passengers should wear rubber soft-soled sneakers/tennis shoes or sandals.
    • Even at the height of summer, it’s usually cooler on the water. We recommend having a jacket or sweater with you.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 57 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Beth_C
    This was our first time on a sailboat, and it was AMAZING! It was very interactive (lifting the sails) which I did not expect. The kids loved it, especially the delicious ice cream served mid-sail. Most importantly the crew was awesome. They answered every sail related questions that we had, but also asked about where we are from, what we do, etc. I would definitely take another sail with them the next time we are in Traverse City.

    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 23 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    So much fun

    Alla_S, Aug 2025
    One of the best experiences in TC! Highly recommend it and would even go again! You won’t regret it.

    Wonderful adventure! The...

    Lori_D, Aug 2025
    Wonderful adventure! The crew was absolutely fabulous, and the ice cream made it a perfect experience.

    Sick and bummed out

    Al_K, Aug 2025
    Sick but to late to cancel so I lost $134. I couldn't go because I was sick the day of the tour and you must cancel a day in advance so no refund. 🫩.

    Great adventure

    timdar, Aug 2025
    The trip was very pleasant and ice cream was delicious. Our kids loved it too. Would recommend for families. Very cool boat and staff were super friendly and informative

    I would have given 5...

    Rachel_A, Aug 2025
    I would have given 5 stars if the captain or crew had used a microphone to give more narration throughout the cruise about Traverse Bay and Traverse City. It would have made the cruise more interesting.

    The crew and captain were...

    Samantha_P, Aug 2025
    The crew and captain were very knowledgeable and kind! They made sure we were safe while also having fun!

    Best Cruise Ever!

    Kay_H, Jul 2025
    This was great …so fun and kid friendly! Also, very informative and delicious Moomers ice cream! I highly recommend recommend!

    great trip

    Michelle_P, Jul 2025
    We had a wonderful time on the boat. My son was loud and fussy and I felt bad for the other passengers but no one made me feel bad for this. The staff was very friendly and kind. Ice cream was so good my kids wanted more!

    Do it!

    Gretchen_R, Jul 2025
    The crew was WONDERFUL with our kids and even helped to keep them entertained. The ship is amazing- just an overall awesome experience. Makes you want to become a sailor!

    They just sail around the...

    Greg_J, Jul 2025
    They just sail around the bay for a while. Interesting stories about the history of the area and brief explanations of sailing. Will try hard to get extra money for drinks and food when you are only out for about 1 1/2 hours. A little costly for what you get. For me it was a one time experience.

    This was such a a great...

    Katie_V, Jul 2025
    This was such a a great experience. The crew was very knowledgeable and hospitable and we all had a really fun time. Highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Hi Katie, thanks for the review and we are glad to hear your party enjoyed the experience! We hope you'll come sailing with us again soon.

    Lots of fun. Captain and...

    Donald_V, Jul 2025
    Lots of fun. Captain and crew very professional and knowledgeable. Captain was very good with children.

    Awesome experience!

    Beth_C, Jun 2025
    This was our first time on a sailboat, and it was AMAZING! It was very interactive (lifting the sails) which I did not expect. The kids loved it, especially the delicious ice cream served mid-sail. Most importantly the crew was awesome. They answered every sail related questions that we had, but also asked about where we are from, what we do, etc. I would definitely take another sail with them the next time we are in Traverse City.
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