Commercial Services

Business Partners of the Park

Tours, kayak outfitters, fishing charters & water taxis

The following businesses and organizations are authorized to provide visitor services at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore does not manage or endorse any of these services. Inquiries should be directed to the respective business offering the service in question.

Lake Superior is renowned for its cold temperatures, rough seas, fog, and sudden squalls. Some trips may not occur or may be delayed by weather. Kayak trips and boat tours may be delayed or postponed, and water taxis may need to reschedule pickups. We do not recommend any travel on Lake Superior during Small Craft Advisories or Gale Warnings. As you prepare for your trip, it never hurts to plan for an unexpected weather delay, monitor weather forecasts, and be alert to changing conditions.

 
 
A passenger cruise boat travelling across the waters of Lake Superior on a sunny day

National Park Service

Scheduled Tours & Island Shuttles

Apostle Islands Cruises

  • Services: Narrated sightseeing boat tours and island shuttles (Oak & Stockton Islands only)
  • Contact: 800-323-7619, 715-779-3925
  • Authorization: Apostle Islands Cruises is an authorized concessioner of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

 
A group of kayaks resting on the shore and a people getting a safety talk before heading out to the sea caves.
Sea kayakers at the mainland sea caves on a guided tour with an outfitter.

National Park Service

Kayak Tours & Outfitters

Apostle Islands Rustic Makwa Den

  • Services: Guided mainland seacave tours, guided day trips to other park locations
  • Contact: 715-209-3319
  • Location: Bayfield, WI

Camp Amnicon

  • Services: Guided Montreal Canoe trips
  • Contact: 715-364-2602
  • Location: South Range, WI
  • From the business: "Amnicon provides large group multi-day Montreal canoe trips in the Apostle Islands. That's a 34' canoe with capacity for 10-14 participants! Trips are all-inclusive, as we provide trained guides, food, gear, and manage all logistics and reservations. Come adventure with us in the Apostle Islands!"

Lost Creek Adventures LLC

  • Services: Guided mainland seacave tours, guided day trips to other park locations, guided overnights
  • Contact: 715-953-2223
  • Location: Cornucopia, WI

The Northwest Passage

  • Services: Guided overnights
  • Contact: 800-RECREATE (800-732-7328)
  • From the Business: "Offering multi-day, small group, guided kayak outings in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore."

Meyers Beach Kayaking

  • Services: Guided mainland seacave tours
  • Contact: 715-209-3216
  • Location: Bayfield, WI

Open Water Open Heart

  • Services: Guided mainland seacave tours

South Shore Adventures

  • Services: Guided mainland seacave tours
  • Contact: 715-600-3609
  • Location: Washburn, WI
  • From the business: "We offer small group, guided kayak tours to the Meyers Beach sea caves in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Book your next adventure with South Shore Adventures."

Stevie Waters

  • Services: Guided mainland seacave tours, guided day trips to other park locations
  • From the business: "Offering guided tours and day trips to Meyers Beach, Sand Island, Romans Point and sunset kayak tours. All tours show emphasis on the rich history of these islands, explore the beauty around every corner and enrich your soul with memories to last a lifetime."

Trek and Trail

  • Services: Guided mainland seacave tours, guided day trips to other park locations, guided overnights
  • Contact: 715-779-3595
  • Location: Bayfield, WI
  • From the business: "Guided sea kayak day tours and multi-day tours. Located in downtown Bayfield."

Whitecap Kayak LLC

  • Services: Guided mainland seacave tours, guided day trips to other park locations, guided overnights
  • Contact: 715-513-6196
  • Location: Washburn, WI
  • From the business: "Whitecap Kayak offers guided sea kayak trips as well as extended kayak camping trips in the Apostle Islands. ACA certification courses are also available in the spring and fall."

Wilderness Inquiry

  • Services: Guided mainland seacave tours, guided day trips to other park locations, guided overnights
  • Contact: 612-676-9400
  • Location: Little Sand Bay, WI
  • From the business: "Wilderness Inquiry’s mission is to connect people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and abilities through shared outdoor adventures so that all people can equitably experience the benefits of time spent in nature."
 

On-Demand Motorized Boat Tours & Water Taxis

Adventure Vacations

  • Services: Motorized tours, water taxi
  • Contact: 715-747-2100
  • Location: La Pointe, WI

Escape Excursions

  • Services: Motorized tours, water taxi
  • Contact: 612-805-7454
  • Location: Red Cliff, WI
  • From the business: "We offer private power boat tours of the Apostle Islands with history and storytelling. Kayaks can also be shuttled to explore the shorelines of the islands, with Devils Island being the most popular. Water taxi service also available."

Wild Pursuits

  • Services: Motorized tours, water taxi
  • Contact: 507-398-8678
  • Location: Bayfield, WI
  • From the business: "Powerboat tours on Lake Superior including sunset, shipwreck, wine tasting, sea caves, and customized tours."

Willigan’s Adventures

  • Services: Fishing charters, motorized tours, water taxi
  • Contact: 763-381-7076
  • Location: Bayfield, WI
  • From the business: "Customized, private half day or full day sightseeing, fishing, and water taxi service."
 
Visitors on sailboats in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Visitors on sailboats during a sailing race in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

M. Woodbridge Williams

Sailing Charters

All Hands Sailing

  • Services: Sailing charters
  • Contact: 715-861-6699
  • Location: Bayfield, WI
  • From the business: "We’re a small charter sailing business. We love sharing our passion for the islands and the joy of sailing. We offer a variety of day and overnight trips."

Lake Superior Tall Ships

  • Services: Sailing charters
  • Contact: 262-422-0607
  • Location: Bayfield, WI

Superior Charters Inc

  • Services: Sailing charters
  • Contact: 715-779-5124
  • Location: Bayfield, WI

True North Sailing Charters

  • Services: Sailing charters
  • Contact: 715-513-6284
  • Location: Bayfield, WI
 

Fishing Charters

Superior Sport Fishing

  • Services: Fishing charters, motorized tours, water taxi
  • Contact: 218-349-2728
  • Location: Bad River, WI
  • From the business: "Fully guided fishing experiences throughout the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore."

Last updated: May 30, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

415 Washington Avenue
Bayfield, WI 54814

Phone:

715 779-3397

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