YOU DRIVE | 6 CAVES
Open-Water Ice Caves Assisted Boat Tour
From: $148.00
Time / Distance: 2 HR
Launch Location: Herbster, WI
Passengers must be between 80 pounds and 350 pounds
Our small boats carry six passengers or fewer, allowing us to safely explore the open-water ice caves at Roman’s Point while staying close to shore for the entire trip.
This tour depends heavily on weather conditions, so rather than booking for a specific day, you reserve a spot for the month. We’ll contact you 48 hours in advance when conditions look favorable. If you can’t make it out during your chosen month, you can reschedule for another month or receive a 90% refund.
If we cancel your tour for any reason, including weather, you’ll receive a 100% refund. If you cancel within 98 hours or less of the tour, you’ll receive a 90% refund. No-shows or same-day cancellations are nonrefundable.
Time / Distance: ~2 Hours , ~4 Miles
Launch Location: Herbster, WI
Weight Requirements: Passengers must weigh between 100 , 350 lbs
Explore the stunning sea caves and ice formations along the west side of the Bayfield Peninsula near Roman’s Point from the unique perspective of driving your own boat. This is a guided tour, but you are the captain. Our experienced naturalist will accompany the group in a separate guide boat (or aboard select vessels), offering in depth interpretation of the region’s geology, wildlife, and natural history, not to navigate your boat.
How It Works
Each group will be assigned a small, easy to operate boat (max 6 passengers per boat)
You’ll receive a short orientation on boat handling and safety before launch
Boats stay close to shore and only operate in calm conditions (waves under 1 ft)
The guide provides real time interpretation via radio or from an accompanying boat
Equipment
We use stable, 14 person Bennington pontoon boats, though no more than 7 people are allowed on any one boat at a time. Our vessels are small enough to safely explore the intricate sea caves when conditions allow.
Important Conditions & Safety
This tour does not cross open water and hugs the shoreline for safety
Tours only run when wave conditions are ideal (less than 0.5 ft and forecasted to remain calm)
All participants must dress appropriately for cold weather , plan for 10°F temps
Due to the unpredictable nature of Lake Superior in late fall, this tour has a high chance of cancellation
How to Book
Rather than booking a specific date, you’ll sign up for a month long window (e.g., “November”). We monitor conditions daily and will notify participants 48 hours in advance when conditions are favorable for a tour.
If you can’t make it out during the month you’ve booked, you can reschedule for another month or receive a 90% refund
If we cancel for any reason (including weather), you’ll receive a 100% refund
Cancellations 48 hours or more before your tour = 90% refund
No shows or day of cancellations = no refund
About the Tour
Tour Duration: ~2 hours
Route: ~4 miles, exploring the ice caves and sea stacks near Roman’s Point
Conditions must be calm for the caves to be accessible, otherwise, the tour will be canceled with a full refund
Experience the wild beauty of Lake Superior’s shoreline from the driver’s seat, with a knowledgeable guide along for the ride to bring the landscape to life.
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