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Gills Rock Cruises

Gills Rock Charters & Cruises

(920) 421-0922

We are accepting reservations for the 2021 season.

For reservations we recommend calling ahead or use our free, NO fee, NO cost, NO deposit on line reservation service.

Cruises depart from Shoreline Marina in Gills Rock. Office located in stone boathouse located below Shoreline Restaurant, 12747 Hwy. 42.

Check out our Trip Advisor reviews: 

  • “Wow, do not miss this one” – Larry M.
  • “Great personalized, intimate tour….” – Jesse
  • “Highlight of our vacation in Door County” – Nancy K
  • “Best Tour Ever” – Glendoc
  • “We Highly Recommend This Tour” – Dave W.
Gills Rock, Wisconsin. Shoreline office is farthest left waterfront building with deck above it.

Deaths Door Lighthouses, Islands & Shipwreck Cruise

Pilot Island Lighthouse

Enjoy a 2 hour cruise across Deaths Door Passage to see the lighthouses on Pilot and Plum Islands, historic Coast Guard Station, Plum Island Range Lights, Detroit Harbor Light, Washington and Detroit
Islands and a shipwreck from 1867. Along the mainland you will see cliffs, caves, beautiful waterfront homes and often Eagles.

Our boat allows us to get up real close to the islands and lighthouses where we stop so you can get great photos.  As divers we know the shipwrecks in this area and can position the boat right over the wreck which you can see from our boat.  Using our Humminbird Side Scan Sonar we can also show you images of deeper wrecks too.

Adults - $42
(½ for ages 4 to 12)
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Daily Cruise Times

 10:00 am & 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm

 Note, the 12:30 cruise includes a 30 minute stop on Plum Island, see details and rate on description below. Reservations strongly recommended as times and routes can change due to weather. Times above in season, less trips in spring and fall.  
Cruises depart from Shoreline Marina in Gills Rock. Office located in stone boathouse located below Shoreline Restaurant, 12747 Hwy. 42.  Please park in field on top of the hill.

~ New ~

Deaths Door Lighthouses Cruise w/ 30 Minute Stop on Plum Island

Same cruise as above but with a 30 minute stop on Plum Island so you can walk around the historic Coast Guard Station and Boathouse and see the views from the Island.
Adults - $45
(½ for ages 4 to 12)
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Daily Cruise Times

12:30 pm

Reservations strongly recommended as times and routes can change due to weather. Times above in season, less trips in spring and fall.  This trip with the 30 minute stop is only available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Cruises depart from Shoreline Marina in Gills Rock. Office located in stone boathouse located below Shoreline Restaurant, 12747 Hwy. 42. Please park in field on top of the hill.

~ New For 2021! ~

Plum Island Hiking / Picnic Trip

This new trip is offered every day of the week!  Go out to Plum Island on our morning or early afternoon cruise and get picked up on one of our afternoon cruises. You can hike the island, picnic, swim at the beaches and see the historic buildings and lighthouse.  Total time on island up to 4 hours!  Advance reservations required. For details please call our office.   This special trip is also available by private charter any day of the week.

Adults - $90. Includes optional Deaths Door Lighthouse Cruise
(½ for ages 4 to 12)
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Cruise Times

AM departure, 10:00.  Afternoon departure 12:30.(departure times can vary). Afternoon pickup flexible on time you want on island.

Private charters, any day of the week.

Reservations required for this trip. Only available between Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day weekend. 
Cruises depart from Shoreline Marina in Gills Rock. Office located in stone boathouse located below Shoreline Restaurant, 12747 Hwy. 42. Please park in field on top of the hill.

Coastline, Cliffs, Caves & Shipwreck Cruise

See the entire North Coast of the Peninsula from the Bay
side to Lake Michigan. This cruise includes towering cliffs, caves, the site of Indian Pictographs, beautiful waterfront homes and see a shipwreck from 1888 if conditions allow. This cruise runs on days when the Lake side is too rough or by special request.

Adults - $39
(½ for ages 4 to 12)
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Daily Cruise Times

10:00 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm

Reservations strongly recommended as times and routes can change due to weather. Times above in season, less trips in spring and fall.
Cruises depart from Shoreline Marina in Gills Rock. Office located in stone boathouse located below Shoreline Restaurant, 12747 Hwy. 42. Please park in field on top of the hill.

Commitment to Cleanliness & Safety

We are committed to our staff’s and customer’s safety. We have made a commitment to follow the Door County’s Commitment to Cleanliness & Safety’s guidelines. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (920) 421-0922.

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