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.
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!
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.
When something is good, you want it to last. And last it has. For 22 seasons, Bay City Boat Lines has partnered with local businesses… Read More »Cruise for Free in 2019 Thanks to Local Sponsors!
Over the past 20 years, a 65 ton steel lady has become an icon on the Saginaw River, plying the waters from downtown Bay City… Read More »Celebrating 20 Years of Cruising the Saginaw River