PUBLIC CRUISES
Sightseeing & Dining Cruises on Gull Lake – a Top Thing to Do in Brainerd!
A Premier Brainerd Attraction & Minnesota Sightseeing Experience
Your list of top things to do in Brainerd, Minnesota has to include day or evening public cruises aboard the North Star. Unwind on a sightseeing cruise and capture photos of the Minnesota common loons or take a dining cruise with delicious cuisine, two full-service bars and an unmatched view of Gull Lake – the perfect way to experience true Minnesota northwoods hospitality. Relax the day away on the outdoor observation deck or enjoy the comforts of the indoor salon.
Our public cruises calendar features a variety of Brunch Cruises, Lunch Cruises, Dinner Cruises, Happy Hour & Sightseeing Cruises, Sweet Tooth Sunset Cruises and Themed Cruises featuring live music. To learn more about any of our public cruises, including pricing and event details or to order online, view our cruise calendar and simply click the name of the cruise that you are interested in!
For group events aboard a public cruise, please call 833-232-0317.
Themed Cruises for Everyone
Lunch Cruises
Adult Price: Starting at $42.50
Child Price (Ages 5-12): Starting at $32.50
Children 4 and under are FREE
Come enjoy a beautiful two hour lunch cruise on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A Gull Lake Cruises lunch features sandwiches, fresh salad, fresh fruit, and chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard the North Star.
Dinner Cruises
Adult Price: Starting at $62.50
Child Price (Ages 5-12): Starting at $54.50
Children 4 and under are FREE
Join us for a public two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake and enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. Dinner includes two entree choices (chef’s choice) along with salad, vegetable, potatoes, fresh baked bread and a dessert. Beverages are available for purchase at the bar on-board.
Dinner Cruises
Adult Price: Starting at $62.50
Child Price (Ages 5-12): Starting at $54.50
Children 4 and under are FREE
Join us for a public two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake and enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. Dinner includes two entree choices (chef’s choice) along with salad, vegetable, potatoes, fresh baked bread and a dessert. Beverages are available for purchase at the bar onboard.
Sightseeing Cruises
Adult and Child Price: Starting at $25
Children 4 and under are FREE
Welcome Aboard!
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration from the Captain and fun Trivia of Gull Lake. Try one of our bartender’s favorites like our Lakeside Colada or Gull Dam Lemonade! This is a 1-1/2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all wonderful lake sounds and sights. We feature fully stocked bars and a state-of-the-art sound system playing songs of the past and present while our friendly staff takes care of your every need on our beautiful yacht. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the shores of Gull Lake and water wildlife. Come relax and enjoy family, friends and sunshine aboard our beautiful yacht. Bag Snacks for purchase available on board.
Sweet Tooth Sunset Cruises
Adult Price: Starting at $36.95
Child Price (Ages 5-12): Starting at $26.95
Children 4 and under are FREE
Stunning sunsets and delectable desserts await you on our Sweet Tooth Sunset Cruise. Enjoy a stunning sunset cruise on one of Minnesota’s most beautiful lakes while sipping a complimentary evening coffee and indulging in delicious desserts. Sit back relax and enjoy the evening call of the loon and sunset colors that will delight the heart and eye.
Sunset Sweet Tooth Sunset Cruises
Adult Price: Starting at $36.95
Child Price (Ages 5-12): Starting at $26.95
Children 4 and under are free
Stunning sunsets and delectable desserts await you on our Sweet Tooth Sunset Cruise. Enjoy a stunning sunset cruise on one of Minnesota’s most beautiful lakes while sipping a complimentary evening coffee and indulging in delicious desserts. Sit back relax and enjoy the evening call of the loon, sunset colors that will delight the heart and eye.
Brunch Cruises
Adult Price: Starting at $44.95
Child Price (Ages 5-12): Starting at $34.95
Children 4 and under are free
Welcome aboard to our Brunch on the water! We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade French Toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Citrus salad. Complimentary coffee and pop. Bar is open for any purchase of your favorite libations along with mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails. This is a two hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights abound. Enjoy our state-of-the-art surround sound system playing everyones favorites throughout the boat while relaxing with family and friends. Bring your cameras as the photo opts are everywhere along with eagle sightings and loons. Please book at least 24 hours in advance of cruise date to be guaranteed food. We need a minimum of 20 to cruise.
Happy Hour Cruises
Adult and Child Price: Starting at $28
Children 4 and under are free
Welcome aboard and join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices with “Rocking” tunes to the latest artists. Try one of our bartender’s favorite cocktails or our Lakeside Coladas, you will find none better on the lake! This is a 2-hour “Rocking” fun cruise with Giant Jenga and Ring Toss games to play. We feature fully stocked bars and a state-of-the-art sound system to listen to all your favorite tunes. Bag snacks for purchase available on board.
Prices are subject to change; please check the calendar date for complete details. 20 people must be signed up in order for a public cruise to go out. If cancelled, you will be fully refunded and notified by phone and email. Please sign up with a mobile number. Cancellation notices will go out at least 12 hours before cruise.
Have the Yacht to Yourself
“Thank you. It was top notch. You did not skimp on the quality of the food or the liquor and you kept the price reasonable.”
“We thoroughly enjoyed the cruise! The evening was perfect, food great and staff very friendly! Met some wonderful people.”
“We had a great time this Sunday on the Brunch cruise. Nice staff, friendly Captain and good food!”
“Sunday brunch cruise was far more than we expected, food was abundant and excellent, staff superb, weather good, boat and Captain perfect. Will bring the whole family next year.”
“I felt the staff and crew were outstanding and make the trip very enjoyable. The singer Seth was phenomenal.”
“Thanks for a beautiful and relaxing time!”
“We are very fortunate to have this available in the Brainerd Lakes area.”
“Thank you for a fabulous evening, we had a great time on the boat and the food was excellent!! Your entire team were also terrific and made us feel very welcome.”
“It was a very pleasant outing for our group of 8. Well-kept ship. Clean and comfortable on both levels.”
“My husband, daughter and I took a cruise on Gull Lake with you and I was very, very impressed. I had expected that it would be pleasant but it exceeded my expectations! The boat was very, very clean, the captain was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the sites, the girl bartender made the best Bloody Mary that I have had in years! The young man crew member was extremely helpful and the BRUNCH WAS FANTASTIC!! I was expecting a box lunch of some sort but this was a delicious full spread lunch, I recommend it highly and will certainly do this again with guests.”
– Sylvia M
“Crew and captain were exceptional. Will be taking friends in the near future.”
“I think that this is a great cruise and good idea and we enjoyed it and are going on the Jimmy Buffet cruise.”
“Enjoyable cruise. We had visitors from Seattle and they enjoyed the cruise on the lake.”
“The captain and staff were wonderful. We received a very warm welcome. It was an extremely enjoyable experience.”