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Riding With a Ranger Tour

Riding With a Ranger Tour

Join us every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am and 2pm on our Riding with a Ranger Tour led by the Indiana Dunes National Park Rangers. Guests of all ages will have a chance to earn a Junior Ranger Badge while having a great time. This 90 minute tour will be filled with fun and facts for the whole family. Tour starts in Michigan City and follows the shoreline of the National Park out and back.

Riding with a Ranger Tours are offered: Friday – Sunday at 11am and 2pm (central standard time)

We are open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day! Please note that hours are subject to change due to weather and water conditions. Call us to confirm early or late season: 269-231-5867.

 

Rates

  • $32 - adults
  • $18 - child (3-11yrs)
  • Free - infant

Details

ALL SEATING IS GENERAL
Many tours sell out so it is recommended to arrive early.

Boarding starts 30 Minutes prior to departure

Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferrable to other tours, times, or dates.
All tours are weather permitting and schedule may change daily.

Ticket sales close 5 minutes prior to departure.

Schedule subject to change without notice.

All tours subject to availability.

About the Emita II

Two Decks for your Viewing Pleasure

The Emita II has an expansive upper deck which offers spectacular views of the Shoreline and Lake Michigan. The Emita II also features an indoor lounge on the bottom deck with speakers to hear the tour guide’s narration. The lounge area offers windows on both sides of the vessel to still be able to see the sights during your tour.

Restrooms, Food, and Drinks

Also located on the bottom deck of the Emita II are restrooms and a full service bar with snacks and a selection of beers, wines, cocktails and soft drinks. All vessel bars accept cash and all major credit cards.

General Cruise Information

Boarding for each tour will begin 15-30 minutes before the tour time. There is no reserved seating, as seating is first come first served. All groups should arrive 30 minutes prior to the tour time. All tickets are non-refundable, however, in the event you are unable to make your scheduled tour date or miss the boat, all tickets are transferrable to another time, date, or tour. Tours depart rain or shine. However, in cases of severe weather, if the Captain deems it unsafe and cancels the tour, all guests will be refunded. Information about wheelchair accessibility to our docks/vessels can be found on our ADA & Accessibility page. There is no storage area on our dock, but guests may bring their luggage aboard keeping in mind it may be subject to search.

Parking

Our Main Dock is located at Millennium Plaza along Trail Creek. There is limited free parking at 1 Washington St, Michigan City, IN. Additional parking is available at Washington Park for a daily fee of $8. GET DIRECTIONS

Ride With a Ranger Tour

5/5
We went on the Emita II in Michigan City and it was great! I have a preschooler and we did the Saturday morning ride with a Ranger. It was extremely family friendly, and my daughter loved it. Ranger Anna, Captain Bill and the rest of the staff were so kind. It was a fun, educational and relaxing adventure. We are definitely planning on coming back!

Smm

Schererville, Indiana

Ride With a Ranger Tour

5/5
Highly recommend the Tour with a Ranger from the National Park. Very educational, great vessel, great staff.

SisterPines

Chesterton, Indiana

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