NEW FRANKLIN BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Evening Fellowship Aboard the Portage Princess: A Two-Hour Stroll Past Landscaped Homes and Quiet Wildlife
A family-friendly, no-charge boat event on Portage Lakes where guests bring their own snacks, reserve seats, and enjoy an evening cruise — useful for planning attendance and what to bring.
Evening Fellowship Aboard the Portage Princess: A Two-Hour Stroll Past Landscaped Homes and Quiet Wildlife.
This two-hour evening cruise on the Portage Princess draws families and neighbors to New Franklin’s Portage Lakes to survey carefully landscaped homes and the small, watchful wildlife that lines the shore. The outing is informal and social: guests bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, sit at provided tables or move about to visit with friends as the boat makes its circuit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Twilight Views of Landscaped Shorelines
The cruise is an opportunity to take in evening light on well-tended waterfront properties and to watch local wildlife from the boat, a relaxed way to experience the lakeside neighborhood.
Bring a Snack and Mingle
There is no charge for the event; guests are invited to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy at tables on board or while circulating to visit with friends.
Community Evening with a Minimum Guarantee
The operator stages this community outing on the Portage Princess as an evening of music, food, and fun, but the cruise requires a minimum number of reservations — if fewer than 20 seats are sold it may be cancelled.
What the day feels like
What the Two-Hour Fellowship Feels Like
The event unfolds as a low-key, family-oriented evening: passengers board the Portage Princess, settle at tables with brought snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, and move about to chat and watch shorelines glide by. It’s designed as a social cruise where the emphasis is on community, scenery, and casual wildlife viewing.
THE SCENE
Twilight Views of Landscaped Shorelines
The cruise is an opportunity to take in evening light on well-tended waterfront properties and to watch local wildlife from the boat, a relaxed way to experience the lakeside neighborhood.
THE SOCIAL
Bring a Snack and Mingle
There is no charge for the event; guests are invited to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy at tables on board or while circulating to visit with friends.
THE EVENT
Community Evening with a Minimum Guarantee
The operator stages this community outing on the Portage Princess as an evening of music, food, and fun, but the cruise requires a minimum number of reservations — if fewer than 20 seats are sold it may be cancelled.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening is best for — and who should consider other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This outing is scheduled for Friday, August 22, from 6pm to 8pm; plan for a two-hour evening cruise.
Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy at the provided tables or while mingling on board.
There is no charge for the activity, but you must let the operator know how many seats to reserve; a minimum number of tickets must be sold for the cruise to be held.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is there a cost to attend?
There is no charge for this activity; guests should reserve seats so the operator can confirm the outing.
Who can attend?
All ages are welcome to join the event.
What should I bring?
Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy at tables on board or while visiting with friends.
When does the cruise take place?
The event is scheduled for Friday, August 22, from 6pm to 8pm.
Is there a minimum number of reservations required?
Yes — if fewer than 20 tickets are sold the activity may be cancelled, so guests are asked to reserve seats in advance.
Who operates the cruise?
The event is run by Portage Lake Cruises, LLC aboard the Portage Princess on the Portage Lakes in New Franklin.