Join us for a cruise on the Princess Wenonah in Bay City, Michigan! Enjoy public boat tours on the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay that everyone can appreciate. You can also host your private event, wedding, or corporate meeting in our beautiful and relaxed venue.
Thank you for another amazing season!
We will resume service in Spring 2026. Check back for a current schedule.
Public events are typically offered from June through October. We have all kinds of ways to have fun on the water! Dance the night away with high-energy bands on our Rock the Boat Concert Cruises or enjoy a date night or a casual evening with a group on our Carefree Cruisin’ Dinner Cruises. Check out Special Events, including VIP Fireworks Experiences, during Bay City’s spectacular Fireworks Festival. Group rates are available on most events.
Want to learn more about our community history and happenings, take in sights along our waterways or search for local wildlife? Try our Saginaw River Guided Tours on Friday and Saturday afternoons. We even have a limited-time series of Free Weekday Morning History Tours each summer.
Surprising a friend or loved one? Give a Gift Card and let them choose the date!
Don’t see the date you want? We book private events! Learn more on our Private Parties page.
Here’s what guests have to say about us:
Princess Wenonah on the Saginaw River. Photo by Todd Shorkey – Saginaw River Images 
Princess Wenonah at Wenonah Park 
Cruising near Saginaw Bay with lake Freighters 
Downtown Bay City’s Liberty Bridge 
Live Music at Sunset 
Princess Wenonah passing through Independence Bridge on the Saginaw River 
Friendly Staff and a Full Bar 
River Tours Available Weekly 
Home of the Bay City Fireworks Festival 
Up Close Views of the USS Edson 
Enjoy Sights from Bow of Princess Wenonah 
Live Music on the Upper Deck 
Dining on the Lower Deck 
Relax and Enjoy Saginaw Bay 
Rock the Boat on Friday Nights
Interested in hosting a private party for a special occasion or corporate outing?
Elevate your corporate events and grand celebrations, including weddings, with our exclusive Private Charters available from June to early October. Perfectly accommodating groups of 50 to 150, this unique venue promises an unforgettable experience on the water. For more details, visit our Private Charters page, call us at 855-891-2628 ext 700, or submit an email request for information here.
For parties of 50 guests or fewer, inquire about group rates on one of our public events.
Find us on the Saginaw River in beautiful, historic Downtown Bay City, Michigan!
The Princess Wenonah is moored at Wenonah Park in Downtown Bay City. See Dock Locations to view a map of our location and nearby parking. On Google, search for Bay City Boat Lines – Wenonah Park Dock.
Seasonal Operations: May 15 to October 15
Dock Location: 801 N. Water Street, Bay City, MI 48708
Mailing Address: Bay City Boat Lines, 1020 N. Water Street, Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 891-2628