Season 29 is officially underway aboard the Princess Wenonah and it’s shaping up to be our best summer yet. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly… Read More »Bay City Boat Lines 2026 Summer Schedule — Live Music & River Tours on the Saginaw River
Bay City Boat Lines is turning up the volume on summer with a concert cruise lineup that brings rock, country, Motown, and acoustic favorites to the Saginaw River. Aboard the Princess Wenonah, live music meets waterfront dining for a one-of-a-kind experience that’s equal parts river tour and floating party.
Whether you’re hosting a 125-person recognition dinner on a Thursday night or celebrating Grandma’s 90th on a sunny Sunday afternoon, we’re ready to make your event smooth, scenic, and special.
Spring rains and extended sunlight are a sure sign that we will be enjoying outdoor activities soon. It’s time to plan your summer of fun… Read More »Fan Favorite Cruises and Exciting New Acts Headline the Princess Wenonah in 2023
Now in its 25th season, the Free History Tours are brought to you by local sponsors and highlight the History of our community along the… Read More »Event Alert: History Tours are Back!
One of the first public events downtown this year is Apps and Ales, a really cool event hosted by over a dozen establishments in Bay City.… Read More »Happenings: Apps and Ales are on Tap June 9th
Did you know that Bay City Boat Lines guests are eligible for discounted room rates at the nearby award-winning Doubletree Hotel when you cruise with us? You… Read More »Travel Tip: Discounted Room Rates and Great Parking at Doubletree Hotel Riverfront Bay City for Boat Lines Guests
It wouldn’t be summer in Bay City without Free History Tours on the Saginaw River. Local sponsors have again stepped forward to make this staple possible for the 24th year. Bay City Boat Lines has operated the free tours on weekday mornings since 1998.
Reeling from the 2020 pandemic year, Bay City Boat Lines along with local economic development organization Bay Future, renewed a push to bring the Princess Wenonah back to her original berth at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City. With key support from the Doubletree Hotel and help from the City of Bay City, Bay City Boat Lines successfully negotiated a lease for the summer season back where it all began. The Princess Wenonah once again graces the riverfront to host a new generation of locals and visitors for tours, dinner cruises and entertainment.
Pandemic, lockdown, flooding, economic uncertainty… so many unanticipated hurdles presented a challenge in 2020. After a successful crowdfunding campaign, Bay City Boat Lines has begun plying the Saginaw River once again.