Shipwreck Tours

 

Alpena Shipwreck Tours (Lady Michigan Glass Bottom Boat) (Alpena, 25 miles)
A 2-hour cruise on the 65-foot Lady Michigan exploring Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s shipwrecks. Features large glass-bottom viewing wells to see preserved wrecks like the Portland and Albany. Narrated tours cover maritime history, legends, and scenic shorelines. Book online or at the Heritage Center. Weather-dependent; check schedules.

Thunder Bay Kayak Tours (Alpena, ~25 miles)
Guided kayak tours to paddle over shallow shipwrecks (e.g., Albany in Albany Bay, Portland near Bell Bay) in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Tours depart from various launch points, including a new 50-foot catamaran (TATT CAT) that shuttles kayakers and gear to wreck sites. Suitable for beginners; one guide per six kayakers.