Manitou Brunch Cruise

About this tour

When Alex from our team joined the Manitou Brunch Cruise, we found ourselves aboard a historic vessel with a wood-fired galley turning out fresh savoury and sweet dishes while we sailed. It's a two-hour morning float on the water—part culinary experience, part living history—in a relaxed setting where your first drink (Bloody Mary, local sparkling wine, mimosa, or soft option) is on the house. The bay views are solid, the crew keeps things moving, and it's an easy-going way to start the day if you're after something gentler than a typical tour.

Highlights

• Wood-fired brunch cooked fresh onboard while underway—not reheated.
• First drink included; good range covers both drinkers and non-drinkers.
• Historic sailing vessel adds character without feeling stuffy.
• Fully wheelchair accessible across all areas and surfaces.
• Bay views from the water, often cooler and less crowded than land.
• Relaxed two-hour pace—no rushing between stops.
• English-speaking guide keeps context flowing naturally.

What to expect

You'll board in the morning with a small, mixed crowd of travellers and locals. Once underway, the crew fires up the wood-fired kitchen and begins plating brunch—fresh, warm, and actually tasty rather than catering-hall standard. You'll order your first drink at boarding (free), then a second with your meal (paid). The boat moves gently; it's genuinely cooler out on the water, so that jacket you brought matters. There's no rigid schedule of stops or narrated history dump—it's more atmospheric. Alex found the pacing easy and the conversation natural, though it's worth knowing the crew is there to serve, not entertain, so your experience depends partly on who else is aboard and your own mood.

The two hours pass quickly once you're eating and drinking. Some passengers sit inside, others on deck. The historic vessel itself does the heavy lifting for ambience—you're not paying for bells and whistles, just a well-executed idea.

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