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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 11 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

“ Worth the price that seems a little high at first but the riverboat is owned and operated independently by a father and son team. ” in 3 reviews

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925 S Main St

Frankenmuth, MI 48734

About the Business

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Mitchell Q.

Business Owner

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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I was a little skeptical of this place. I thought it might be too tame for me and my boyfriend but I was pleasantly surprised. The captain and his family run the riverboat and take great pride in it. I learned a lot about riverboats and about Frankenmuth. We saw a lot of little turtles and ducks but not much else ( but probably because it was a 12:30pm cruise). This is not a tourist boat but a real flat bottom riverboat. Great for young families, couples and elderly.

My niece and I were here 6/25/19----it was a awesome day and a awesome boat ride! Great way to learn about the town and how it came about! The guy and his 2 sons were really nice and friendly! We really enjoyed it ---the price is great also! Very affordable !

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Fun river cruise.

Great little trip down the Cass River to hear about some of Frankenmuth's history. Crew is friendly and informative. The boat is in good condition. Nice way to spend an hour in the afternoon.

A fun 50 minutes.

A flat bottom 2 story paddle boat. The ticket cost $16 and the ride lasted 50 minutes. The ride goes down the Cass river approximately a mile before turning around. The Captain was funny and gave some...

Worth every Penney

My sister and I took this tour and enjoyed it very much. The information about the river and the local history was great as was the music that was played in the background. It was very relaxing and...

Wonderful experience

We had a great time on board the Bavarian Belle. Capt Mitch and the other family members were welcoming. The commentary was very informative. I will do this again. Thank you guys.

one of the two Must Sees in Frankenmuth

This should definitely be on your list. A one hour trip out and back along the river, with narrations of history of this paddle boat, the city of Frankenmuth, etc. Wheelchair access: gentle sidewalk ...

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