The best way to experience Wisconsin’s “Crown Jewels” — the stunning 21-island archipelago of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore — is out on the water with Apostle Islands Cruises, based in Bayfield, WI. From daily sightseeing cruises and kayaking to lighthouse tours, hiking and camping shuttles, and water taxi services, they offer plenty of ways to explore this incredible place.

Their most popular option, the Grand Tour, is a 55-mile non-stop cruise that takes you past the Raspberry and Devils Island lighthouses and the dramatic sea caves of Devils Island. In the fall, the evening Grand Tour is especially popular — it’s a beautiful way to take in the peak colors of the season as the sun begins to set earlier and earlier.

Reservations are highly recommended, so plan ahead and get ready to be inspired by the stories, natural beauty, and unforgettable views that await with Apostle Islands Cruises.