FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
There is free, ample parking available on-site, with the majority of spaces located across the street from the NOAA visitor center. This lot also includes space for RV parking.
The Alpena Shipwreck Tour team works closely with customers to assist with any particular needs or special requirements. Our boats are ONLY equipped to accommodate up to 28” wide, non-motorized wheelchairs.
Please note that there are stairs to the upper deck; therefore, handicapped guest access is somewhat limited to the outdoor seating on the upper deck. The glass viewing wells are located in the lower deck, which is accessible by wheelchair. Limited seating is also available on the lower, outer deck, which is also accessible by wheelchair. Advance boarding and departures are available upon request. For inquiries and plans to best serve special needs, please email us at info@alpenashipwrecktours.com, or call 1-800-469-4696 72 hours in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Yes, the boat is equipped with restrooms.
We accept MasterCard and Visa for purchases made in the gift shop and ticket office.
The regular cruises are approximately two hours long.
Yes! There are a number of specialty cruises.
- Join Alpena Shipwreck Tours for a Saturday evening Sunset Cruise to Thunder Bay Island* in July and August. *weather permitting
- Celebrate the Fourth of July with an evening Fireworks Cruise
- Learn firsthand about the natural and cultural treasures of Thunder Bay with a Classroom Cruise for students k-12
- Dream up your own specialty cruise and charter the boat!
Adult tickets:
$39
Child tickets:
Ages 6-12: $14
Ages 5 & Under: $1
If the tour returns early due to weather, you will be provided with a free future ticket. If Alpena Shipwreck Tours cancels a cruise, you will be provided a full refund.
Yes, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary provides trained Sanctuary Interpreters who will provide you with an informative and interesting narration throughout your tour of Shipwreck Alley.
We operate rain or shine. The boat has an enclosed cabin.
Weather in Thunder Bay is unpredictable (they don’t call it Thunder Bay for nothing!) Find the most updated weather observations at http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/metdata/apn.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. A light jacket and sunscreen is always recommended. Don’t forget your camera…it is possible to get photos of the shipwrecks through the glass bottom!
There are life jackets for every person on board (including children’s life jackets).
Pets are not allowed on board our cruises. In accordance with the American’s With Disabilities Act, we allow service animals aboard our boats. If assistance is needed in boarding the vessel, please contact us 72 hours in advance.
We offer a variety of sodas, bottled water, and assorted snacks for sale on board the boat. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages; however, we do not allow large coolers or alcoholic beverages on board.
No, alcoholic beverages are not permitted on board our cruises.