The Floating Bed and Breakfast

Passenger reading below deck

Fresh air and starry nights abound from the decks of one of the largest traditional sailing vessels on the Great Lakes. You’ll experience one of the best vantage points on West Grand Traverse Bay. Join us on board for the Evening Sail, an adventurous overnight secured at our pier and a hearty homemade full breakfast cooked on our woodburning stove in the morning.

Bunks in a passenger cabin.There are accommodations for 24 guests in 12 private cabins which are rustic and fitting of a mid-1800’s style windjammer. Each is equipped with built-in wooden bunks and electric lighting. The cabins are bright, clean, comfortable and supplied with fresh linens, towels and warm blankets. There’s plenty of room for a good night’s sleep or, if you’d rather (and the weather’s appropriate) you may bring a sleeping bag and a pad for sleeping on deck under the stars. There are two enclosed toilet facilities on deck that are kept sparkling clean. Access to shower facilities on shore is available for further passenger comfort.

Mornings are a special time, with spectacular sunrises climbing over Old Mission Peninsula. Wake up to a fresh mug of coffee topside while the preparation of breakfast is in its final stages…This is one to remember.

Bed and Breakfast Reservations

The Bed & Breakfast is offered as a package which includes the two hour Evening Sail. At the completion of the sail we will return to our private pier where passengers will spend the night aboard ship, dockside. The ship does not sail all night. Reservations are recommended and may be made anytime after April 1. Our Bed & Breakfast does not operate every night, please check the schedule for availability.

Prepayment in full is required to guarantee the reservation; 48-hour cancellation notice for refund.

Couple: $211.00 - $241.00
Individual: $121.00 - $136.00
Child 6-12: $62.00 - $96.00
Variance in price reflects different fares for the evening sail depending on day of the week.

Minimum Bed & Breakfast passenger age is 6.
Check in at the Tall Ship office at 5:30 pm. Check out is at 9:00 am. Travel light, but be prepared if nights are chilly.

Warning: This overnight experience is for those slightly more adventurous who would enjoy something new (and old) in the way of truly unique lodging.