Sightseeing Cruises

Duluth Sightseeing Tours Run Daily May-October

Enjoy the best sightseeing on Lake Superior and the Duluth Superior Harbor with the Northland’s longest and only running harbor cruise company. All sightseeing cruises are professionally narrated and offer an abundance of interactive fun and information. Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating is available. Concessions and a full cash bar are available on board each vessel. Reservations are recommended. Join us today!

Duluth's Waterfront Tour

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Be part of the Duluth’s active waterfront bustle on this fully narrated 75-minute tour aboard the Vista Star. Cruising the scenic Harbor, our engaging guide will give you the insider info on Duluth’s regional landmarks while showcasing the panoramic views of the North Shore. Reservations recommended.

  • Cruise Length: 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
  • Vessel: Vista Star
  • Ticket Prices: $24

*Book online ahead of time to save $5 per ticket!

Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
Discounted tickets available for groups 20+.
General seating- first come, first serve.
Cash bars, Vista Grill and full concessions available on board.

Grand Sightseeing Tour

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Don’t miss a thing! Our most in-depth narrated tour aboard the Vista Star puts you right into the region’s most spectacular scenery. We’ll get close to all the action of our hardworking harbor, while telling you all there is to know about its workings, science and ecology — then & now. Enjoy the panoramic views of the North Shore and the largest freshwater lake in North America. Reservations recommended.

  • Cruise Length: 1 Hour, 45 Minutes
  • Vessel: Vista Star
  • Ticket Prices: $27

*Book online ahead of time to save $5 per ticket!

Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
Discounted tickets available for groups 20+.
General seating- first come, first serve.
Cash bars, Vista Grill and full concessions available on board.

Lake Superior Express Tour

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Enjoy a quick, fun and adventurous sightseeing tour on the greatest of the Great Lakes! This tour is perfect for families with young children or those on a tight schedule. This fully narrated tour gets you out to see the highlights of our great harbor including the Aerial Lift Bridge, Lake Superior (weather permitting), and the majestic skyline of the city of Duluth.

  • Cruise Length: 45 Minutes
  • Vessel: Vista Star
  • Ticket Prices: $20

*Book online ahead of time to save $5 per ticket!

Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
Discounted tickets available for groups 20+.
General seating- first come, first serve.
Cash bars, Vista Grill and full concessions available on board.

Pizza Sightseeing Cruise

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Dinner shouldn’t slow down your fun. Jump aboard the second deck of the Vista Star for a narrated Waterfront tour while enjoying handmade pizza. During the 75 minutes it takes to eat elsewhere, we’ll get you close to the activity and into the spectacular scenery of our hardworking Duluth Superior harbor. Freshly made pizza (cheese, sausage, pepperoni) provided by Grandma's Sports Garden. Cookies, too! Reservations required.

  • Cruise Length: 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
  • Vessel: Vista Star
  • Ticket Prices: $29.95

Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure.
Discounted tickets available for groups of 20+.
General seating- first come, first serve.
Cash bar and light concessions available on board.
*Vista Star Second Deck is NOT wheelchair accessible

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