Located just a few blocks from Lake Superior, Old Rittenhouse Inn offers the ideal base camp to explore the Great Lake. Walk to the marinas from our hotel and embark on a Bayfield boat tour to explore Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands from a new perspective. Whether you want to cruise along the Apostle Islands, kayak the sea caves, or sail into the sunset, there is an experience for everyone nearby. Get out on the water and soak in the breathtaking scenery of sandstone cliffs, hidden sea caves, historic lighthouses, local wildlife, shipwrecks, and the surrounding islands.
Bayfield Boat Tours
Tour the Apostle Island National Lakeshore with Apostle Island Cruises, the only authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service. Embark on their most popular tour, the Grand Tour, and enjoy a 55-mile narrated scenic cruise past iconic sights like Raspberry and Devils Island Lighthouses. If you want a close-up view of the lighthouses, sign up for their Raspberry or Michigan Island Lighthouse tours. Finally, if you are interested in hiking or camping in the Apostle Islands, we recommend the Stockton Island or Oak Island shuttles. Purchase tickets today and tour the Apostle Islands!
Kayaking Tours
Paddle tranquil sea caves with a local guide at Rustic Makwa Den or Escape Excursions. Sign up for the Red Cliffs Kayak Tour with Rustic Makwa Den and let their experienced guides take you to sea caves, shipwrecks, and sea arches. Or see the Apostle Islands like never before on the Night Caves Kayak Tour and paddle under the night sky.
If you prefer a private kayak trip for your group, we recommend the tours with Escape Excursions. This tour operator takes private parties of up to six guests to any of the 21 Apostle Islands. Please contact 612-805-7454 to book your outing.
Sailing Tours
Embark on a unique Bayfield boat tour and set sail on Lake Superior with True North or All Hands Sailing. Sign up for True North’s Bayfield Adventure Sail and enjoy a two-hour sightseeing excursion past the North or West Channel, LaPointe, Madeline, and Basswood Islands. They also offer full-day excursions for travelers who want to spend more time sailing around the Apostle Islands. Discover even more Bayfield sailing trips with All Hands Sailing!
Book Bayfield Lodging near Lake Superior
Explore the natural beauty of Lake Superior on a Bayfield boat tour this summer. Stay blocks from the lake with Old Rittenhouse Inn and experience our unmatched service, top-rated lodging, and on-site dining. Enjoy stunning Lake Superior views from our La Chateau or Queen Anne Victorian mansions. Book one of our luxurious accommodations and elevate your stay with our specials, packages, and enhancements!