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Bavarian Belle Riverboat

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“ The Bavarian Belle was a reasonably priced pleasant way to spend a little time on the Cass River in Frankenmuth. ” in 10 reviews

“ The boat ride lasts an hour and includes an engaging narration by the lead captain and patriarch of the family that owns and runs the boat company. ” in 3 reviews

“ The Bavarian Belle has been in the Riverplace Shops since 2000 when it opened. ” in 2 reviews

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925 S Main St

Frankenmuth, MI 48734

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About the Business

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Mitchell Q.

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Thank you for visiting Frankenmuth. Our family operates the Bavarian Belle riverboat, an authentic Stern Driven Paddlewheel riverboat. We offer a 1-hour historical narrated tour of the Frankenmuth area on our fully restored 150-passenger vessel. The Bavarian Belle is open air canopied on the upper deck and has a fully enclosed lower salon with restrooms. We offer a snack bar and soft drinks on board. The Bavarian Belle is located in the River Place Shopping village, docking at the waterfall. Our dock and lower level are handicap accessible. One hour trips are offered Monday - Saturday 11am till Dusk, (departing every 90min), and Sunday 12:30 till 6:30, (departing every 90min) Early May to Mid-October. Please call for pre-Memorial Day and post-Labor Day hours. Extended hours are available for Group Tours and Special Events (Weddings, Reunions, etc.). Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. Adult tickets are discounted to $9.00 for groups of 20 or more …

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The boat ride was extremely pleasant and informative. Staff was helpful and the boat was impeccable. Would recommend to any visitors coming to Frankenmuth.

We really enjoyed this tour of the Cass River. The view is beautiful and my family and I learned a lot about the history of the area, the river and the boat itself. The family that runs this business does a great job of educating in an interesting manner. You can't beat the price- $12!

This is the coolest thing! Strongly encourage you to try it. It is a family that owns the ship, and the gentleman and his two sons take turns being the ships captain. Excellent commentary during a lovely ride.

Nice, family owned boat ride away from the busyness of Frankenmuth. Ride provides a historical perspective on the Cass river and the area. Well worth the $12 cost (for adults, prices change for kids)

Friendly and informative crew....a good value.....a gentle boat ride worth the $. Recommend for kids and family.

You're in Frankenmuth, you see the little Cass River, and then you see this paddlewheel riverboat. You wonder how in the heck it can possibly float on that little river and get under that bridge. But it does. And it is actually a pretty fun little trip. You don't go very far, but the banter of the family that runs the boat makes it pretty enjoyable. Lots of history of the area and some scenery that you might not otherwise see. The family that runs the boat is seriously into photography and wildlife and they make a sincere effort to point out mink and other animals that you might not normally see. The story of how they got the boat up to Frankenmuth and into the river is worth the price of admission. I found it to be a leisurely and enjoyable hour during my visit there in June.

Excellent way to spend an hour in Frankenmuth. Very knowledgeable captain shares many interesting facts of the area during the pleasant tour. I would highly recommend this tour for the whole family.

What a peaceful and informative way to end a day in the Bavarian village of Frankenmuth. We took the 3:30 pm cruise up and down Cass River. Didn't even know that was the name of the river. Jene, the owner, was very informative as he told us stories and history along the way. He pointed out flora and turtles and told us of other sightings. Little kids loved tossing popcorn ($2 per bag) into the water for the ducks. It was well worth the expense of $12 per adult. Cash or check only! No credit cards or presumably debit cards. Enjoy the time.

Great adventure and worth every cent. A detailed history of Frankenmuth and the Cass River.

A great way to break away from the kitsch and commercialism of Frankenmuth - and learn about the area, its history and its natural side. The boat ride lasts an hour and includes an engaging narration by the lead captain and patriarch of the family that owns and runs the boat company. Kids can roam around and everyone can feed the ducks. Handicap accessible too! And thankfully there are bathrooms on board.

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