Bay City Boat Lines

06/18/2024

Our ABC 12 Segment from this morning:

Bay City Boat Lines cruises the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay.

06/18/2024

Thanks to for inviting us in to the studio to talk about all the fun happening at in this summer!

06/18/2024

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to a great friend and supporter of Bay City Boat Lines, Don Krzysiak II, who we celebrated during a belated 50th birthday aboard the Princess Wenonah tonight.

If you didn’t know, Donnie’s family business Krzysiak House Restaurant supplies nearly all of the meals we serve in our family business, Bay City Boat Lines.

Krzysiak’s also sponsors a week of free tours in partnership with us each year and has done so for many years, going back to his father Don Sr.

Family businesses helping each other is a great Bay City tradition and we are grateful for the longstanding friendship and partnership that now stretches into a 3rd generation for both of us.

Cheers, Donnie!

06/14/2024

2024 History Tour Annoucement

It's Free History Tour Season ! 2024 Tour Dates are Monday through Thursday, July 1st through 25th Free Tour! | 2 Hours | Cruise Up or Down…

06/12/2024

Summer is in full swing in Downtown Bay City, and the Princess Wenonah is next door to all that is happening.

Entertainment, riverside views, steps away from shopping, dining, lodging and all the activity. We ❤️ our town. See you soon!

06/11/2024

06/09/2024

Grad parties are so easy when you book the Princess Wenonah!

Just add your favorite people and a few decorations or mementos if you wish.

We take care of the chairs, tables, and linens, manage the catering, and have a stocked and staffed bar.

Forget about washing dishes and hauling trash! Your job is to enjoy the celebration with your graduate.

Your guests will be excited to attend this one of kind party.

06/08/2024

It’s Art Fair weekend in Bay City and we have plein air artists capturing some cool subjects around town.

Enjoy the fair then visit the Princess Wenonah for our afternoon tour departing at 1 pm.

05/27/2024

We are still gathering candidates for Assistant Manager. This is a seasonal, part-time position.

If interested, learn more here:

Listing of available seasonal staff and crew jobs aboard the Princess Wenonah excursion boat operated by Bay City Boat Lines in Bay City, Michigan.

05/24/2024

This gorgeous May weather has the season off to a great start.

Today’s cruise was a private charter, but public tours start next Saturday, June 1.

It’s good to hear the throaty rumble of the Princess Wenonah’s engine and enjoy sun on the decks again. See you soon!

05/09/2024

Looks like the Robert S Pierson has made a lot of deliveries. She’s a work boat for sure.

Seen passing Princess Wenonah May 8, 2024 in downtown Bay City, MI.

05/05/2024

Today was our annual Crew Training day aboard Princess Wenonah. You might have seen us maneuvering in the river while we practiced Man Overboard drills this morning. Everyone cheered when we pulled the “patient” aboard during our five rescues.

We also talked through many safety scenarios, learned the ins and outs of the engine room, and forged connections between experienced and newer crew members.

We are excited to get the season underway with private charters starting May 16.

Stay tuned for an announcement about public events. They will go on sale soon.

05/03/2024

The The Bay City Fireworks Festival is giving away some concert tickets! See the original post.

Want FREE tickets to either the Slaughter or Jack Russell's Great White show? All you have to do is like/follow this new Fireworks page and then share this post. You must do both things to qualify. But hurry and like and share as we will be drawing for these tickets very soon!

05/02/2024

Take a look at this beauty! It’s the second Laker to come through today.

05/01/2024

Mark W. Barker downbound through Downtown Bay City today.

04/20/2024

We are seeking a part-time seasonal Assistant Manager (May to mid-October).

This job is heavily focused on customer service and combines remote work, on-site check-in, and onboard event management. Hours range from daytime to evenings and weekends.

See our employment page for the job description and how to apply.

Listing of available seasonal staff and crew jobs aboard the Princess Wenonah excursion boat operated by Bay City Boat Lines in Bay City, Michigan.

04/13/2024

☀️ It's here! ☀️

Starting in just over 9️⃣ short weeks, we are excited to share the lineup for the 2024 Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series!

As usual, all shows start at 7:00 PM and are free admission. So grab a friend, grab a chair & come out to Wenonah Park on Wednesdays!

☀️ June 19th - Bay Concert Band
☀️ June 26th - Shout! The Beatles Tribute
Week off for The Bay City Fireworks Festival
☀️ July 10th - Captain Fantastic, Elton John Tribute
☀️ July 17th - Detroit Rock City, KISS Tribute
☀️ July 24th - Fleatwood Mac, Fleetwood Mac Tribute
☀️ July 31st - Serious Moonlight, David Bowie Tribute
☀️ August 7th - The Classic Women of Country, sponsored by Brian's House Community Group
☀️ August 14th - Material Girls, Madonna, Chef, Blondie, Heart, Adele & Lady Gaga Tributes

This couldn't have been done without the support of our community & sponsors 1st State Bank, Mulligans Pub/Lucky Star Rentals, Serenus Johnson Construction, Superior Insurance Group, The Times Properties, Tri-Star Trust, Brian's House, Excellency Presents & the Downtown Management Board.

Can't wait to see you in the Park!

*The severe weather plan is in process*

If you or your business still would like to support the series, sponsorships are still being accepted until May 1. Please contact Downtown Bay City for more info, 989-893-3573.

04/05/2024

The Bay City Fireworks Festival has a new page... spread the word!

The old page was hacked so make sure you visit the new "official" page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557722291379

02/24/2024

Our summer planning continues... We have just a few openings for Deckhand interviews next week.

Mechanical and/or first responder experience and a strong inclination for customer service is a good mix of skills for this position.

If that sounds like you, application information can be found online here:

Listing of available seasonal staff and crew jobs aboard the Princess Wenonah excursion boat operated by Bay City Boat Lines in Bay City, Michigan.

02/19/2024

⁉️ Who do you want to see on the Princess Wenonah this summer?

Working on our 2024 entertainment lineup for Friday night "Rock the Boat" and Saturday night "Carefree Cruisin'" events.

These events run $60-70 for the night out with live music and dinner during our cruise to the bay and back. Cash bar available. Tell us the bands worth paying to see in a venue with awesome views and space for 140 true fans!

Pictured is Levi with The RockShow tearing it up last summer; they are already on the books! Dates to be announced.

Comment below and tag your favorites.

02/16/2024

Check out this WSGW interview with Captain Todd (Saginaw River Images - by Todd Shorkey) and Don Morin & Dave Story of the Saginaw River Marine Historical Society.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYnHJQjFMq8

The segment shares many tidbits about Bay County maritime history and current river traffic, plus information about the Society's daytime family fun event at Bay City Town Center this Saturday, February 17th.

The day will end with Captain Todd's evening presentation of "Docks, Cargoes, and Vessels of the Saginaw River" at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bay City.

See the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1467059160730521

01/27/2024

Your annual Year in Review from Captain Todd Shorkey (Saginaw River Images - by Todd Shorkey).

01/12/2024

Some ideas for Winter Fun while the boating season is on hiatus!

12/25/2023

Santa made his deliveries to Bay City and is cruising home. Wishing you a beautiful Christmas Day!

12/23/2023

No white Christmas this year, and we almost could have had a Christmas Cruise with the relatively balmy temps!

12/22/2023

A little history on the vessel Montauk from Captain Todd from his Saginaw River Images - by Todd Shorkey page.

10/06/2023

It’s a picture perfect day on Bay City’s Riverwalk! The view never gets old.

Tomorrow we will host a River Cruise at 1:00 pm. Just TWO more chances to cruise before we settle in for the off season!

10/01/2023

Congratulations Madison and Frankie!

We were honored to host your wedding party this evening. What a fun group of wedding guests!

09/30/2023

It’s a beautiful day for a boat ride!

Join for a river tour at 1 pm… just three more Saturday tours left this season.