About
Nibi: The Spirit of our Water
Explore the connection the Anishinaabe, Grand Traverse Bay's ancestral residents, have to the Bay. Tera John, a Knowledge Carrier and Story Keeper from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will be our guide as Manitou sails across the waters that have been a vital resource since time immemorial.
**On this 2-hour morning sail, you’ll enjoy:**
• A history tour like none other in the area
• Connect with Grand Traverse Bay on a new local level
• Breathtaking views of the Traverse City shoreline and Old Mission Peninsula
• Views of the great historic Park Place Hotel
• A unique perspective of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy.
Bring friends and family to connect and learn about Grand Traverse Bay
Who says summer vacation can't be fun *and* educational!
___________________________________ Rates
• **Adults** $57 per person
• **Children/Infants** $35 per person
___________________________________ Duration
**2 hours**
___________________________________ What to Bring
• **We strongly recommend sunscreen and a hat.**
• **Please leave beverages and coolers ashore. We do have a bar aboard with a variety of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.**
___________________________________ What to Wear
• **All passengers should wear rubber soft-soled sneakers/tennis shoes or sandals.**
• **Even at the height of summer it’s usually cooler on the water. We recommend having a jacket or sweater with you.**
___________________________________ What is not included?
• **Gratuity**
___________________________________ Check-In Information
**M-22, just north of downtown Traverse City (Traverse City, MI)**
*Detailed directions will be included in your confirmation email.*
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Booking Notes
**FREE PARKING AND CHECK-IN**
DO NOT use Apple Maps to find us! They will lead you astray!
Parking is located in the lot behind Great Lakes Discovery Center Collaborative (13170 S. West Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City, MI) directly across the street from our Discovery Pier ticket booth. Please use the DESIGNATED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING to walk to our ticket booth which is the small, brown building at the end of the pier for check-in. If you are getting dropped off by a taxi/Uber/Lyft and don't have to park, you can go directly to Discovery Pier to check-in.
**Please arrive 30 MINUTES before the sail.**
**PLEASE NOTE**: If you have handicap/mobility issues, please call our office for alternate parking directions.
**Important Notice:** Please arrive 30 minutes early as the ship sails right on time. You are welcome to bring your own food with you, but please do not bring your own drinks or hard-sided coolers. We accept cash and credit cards on board if you'd like to purchase drinks from our bar. It is typically cooler out on the water so we recommend bringing a jacket or sweater with you. All passengers should wear rubber soft-soled shoes. No high heels, please!
##Tipping:##
- Our captains and crew work very hard to ensure a first-rate experience for all of our guests. Tipping is customary and is typically 15-20%. Your tip should reflect your level of satisfaction with the experience.
Nibi Spirit of our Waters Sail in Traverse City Michigan United States
Approximate location. Note: Exact meeting point is provided after booking
