FRANKENMUTH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Silence and Sips: A One‑Hour Electric Cruise on the Cass River
A relaxed, eco-friendly 60-minute tour of Frankenmuth’s Cass River with an optional wine-and-chocolate upgrade; this guide explains what’s included and how to plan.
Silence and Sips: A One‑Hour Electric Cruise on the Cass River.
Glide along the Cass River in a quiet electric boat and let an informative captain guide you through a personalized, one‑hour tour. The experience emphasizes calm, low‑impact cruising and can be booked as a standard ride or upgraded with a wine‑and‑chocolate tasting or other beverage options.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five Wines, Five Handmade Chocolates
The Wine & Chocolate upgrade pairs five wines with five handmade chocolates and includes a full glass of your favorite wine plus two additional wine samples.
A Souvenir Stemless Glass
The upgrade comes with a stemless souvenir wine glass to take home as part of the tasting package.
Non‑Alcoholic Substitution Available
If you prefer not to drink alcohol, sparkling grape juice can be substituted for the wine included in the tasting upgrade.
What the day feels like
What the Hour Feels Like
Sit back and relax as one of the captains pilots a quiet electric boat for an hour along the Cass River. The boats are electric to minimize noise, odor, and pollution compared with diesel or gas engines, and the pacing is intentionally unhurried — a short, personalized escape on the water with optional tastings or refreshing drinks available.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The river tour lasts one hour. The operator’s season generally starts at the beginning of May and runs through October (weather permitting); tours are offered seven days a week.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The standard tour is one hour long.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Meet at 445 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734.
When is the tour season and how often do tours run?
The river tour season generally begins at the beginning of May and runs through October, weather permitting; tours are offered seven days a week.
What does the Wine & Chocolate upgrade include?
The Wine & Chocolate upgrade includes five wines paired with five handmade chocolates, a full glass of your favorite wine, a stemless souvenir wine glass, and two additional wine samples; sparkling grape juice can be substituted.
Are the boats environmentally friendly?
Yes — the operator uses electric boats that avoid the noise, odor, and pollution of diesel or gas engines.
Is the tour appropriate for children and families?
Yes — the experience is described as all ages and great for families.