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2026 Cruise Ship Schedule

This will be Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s (TBNMS) fifth year welcoming Viking Expedition ships into the port of Alpena.  The 665-foot cruise ships carry 378 guests and 256 crew members. The sister-ships Polaris and Octantis each anchor in Thunder Bay and use tender boats to bring guests to shore. They come ashore at The [...]

HANDMADE WOODEN KAYAK RAFFLE

This is your chance to win a gorgeous 17-foot long wooden kayak with seat and two hatch covers, handcrafted by Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing, Inc., Community Boat Builders in Tawas, Michigan. Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. Proceeds support Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Heritage Coast’s Community Boat [...]

The Sanctuary Presents: The 50 Year History of the Noble Odyssey Foundation

Presented by Captain Luke Clyburn United States Merchant Marine Captain Join us for an evening of maritime exploration as we celebrate the Noble Odyssey Foundation’s incredible 50-year legacy of Great Lakes research. The Noble Odyssey Foundation (NOF) brings together scientists, educators, and youth with an interest in underwater exploration and research to develop and support [...]

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