Question 1

Where do you store the tour boats in the winter?

webmaestro · Accepted Answer

In the parking lot of course!

Question 2

Why are there so many shipwrecks in this area?

webmaestro · Accepted Answer

Grand Island offers the only protection from the open water of Lake Superior. When storms would arise, ships would and still seek shelter in Munising Bay. Getting to the safety was a huge challenge with old navigation techniques, rock reefs and sand bars that seem to come out of nowhere. There are 73 Shipwrecks that have been found in the area of Grand Island and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. There are many more that are still missing.

Question 3

How deep is it here?…How deep is it here!

webmaestro · Accepted Answer

We’ll be happy to answer this most common question at anytime during the trip.

Question 4

What are some recommended things to bring with us on the tour?

webmaestro · Accepted Answer

A jacket, even if its hot on land, binoculars, camera, snacks, especially for kids. Soda and bottled water are sold on board.

Question 5

Can you still see as well if its overcast, foggy or raining?

webmaestro · Accepted Answer

YES! Sometimes the viewing is at its best during cloudy days if you can believe that. When it’s overcast, the natural light is evenly distributed throughout the water. On sunny days our drifting boat can cast unwanted shadows and in that event the captain works a little to angle the drift to even out the light.

Question 6

Can you really see things down there?

webmaestro · Accepted Answer

YES! The items we look at range between 10-20 feet below the surface of the water. Lake Superior is so clean that sometimes we can see up to 45 below!