Deer Lake Boat Cruise
Lake Day, Done Right
Board Miss Donna, our all-electric, captain-guided boat, and spend an hour on Deer Lake.
- Deer Lake Beach
- Reservations Required$39 per Person
- One-Hour
- Family FriendlyLife Jackets Provided
- Sunset Cruises Available
- Weather Dependent
Meet Miss Donna
She's electric. Quietly powerful. Gets compliments from strangers on the water. Sound like anyone you know?
Take in 360-degree views of glassy water and wooded shoreline. The only thing you need to bring is your most relaxed face. Your captain handles the navigation. You handle nothing.
That's the whole arrangement, and it's a good one.
- $39 Per Person | Seating for up to 9 Guests
Why Stop at the Cruise?
The Beach House Dine & Drift experience pairs a four-course meal on the Deer Lake waterfront with an hour aboard the Miss Donna. Thursdays through Saturdays all summer.
Cruise Schedule
10:30am, Noon, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm
May 29 – June 3
Monday – Wednesday
June 5 – September 1
Daily
Labor Day Weekend
Friday – Monday
September 11 – October 25
Friday – Sunday
Dinner by the Shore
The Beach House Restaurant sits right on Deer Lake — lakeside patio, live music, and a menu that takes summer seriously. Reservations recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each cruise is one hour, departing from Deer Lake Beach at Boyne Mountain Resort. The boat returns to the same dock at the end of the tour.
Tickets are $39 per person. The boat holds up to 9 guests, so it's easy to book for your whole group.
No — the Deer Lake Boat Cruise is open to resort guests and day visitors alike. Just make sure you have a reservation before you show up at the dock.
Yes! Life jackets are provided for all passengers, and the smooth ride makes it comfortable for guests of all ages.
Cruises are weather dependent. If conditions aren't safe, your reservation will be rescheduled or refunded. We recommend checking in with the Adventure Center on the day of your cruise.
The boat holds up to 9 guests, so if your group fills it — you've got yourself a private cruise. Contact the Adventure Center to discuss group bookings or special occasions.
All of them, differently. June and July mean calm, glassy mornings and long, golden evenings. August is peak summer — busy for a reason. September and October are spectacular: fewer crowds, cooler air, and the fall color along the shoreline is genuinely jaw-dropping.
Check in at Deer Lake Beach, located on the resort property at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, Michigan. Arrive a few minutes before your scheduled departure.