saugatuck dune rides

happycamper06

Taking a ride on the dunes schooner is an adventure worth taking. It is suitable for all ages, and all will enjoy it. The views are spectacular, and the guidance tell interesting stories about the near and distant history of the place. Sometimes it's a little cheesy, but if you're in the area I recommend it.

gailgierut

We go on these dune rides every year and still enjoy them. The history of the area is interesting and the dune buggies go surprisingly fast. I would recommend the dune ride and make sure to bring your camera. The drivers will take a picture of your group at the top of the dunes.

nicolehX1347XY

Not from the area but have lived here long enough to say we are locals...... going to the Dune Rides is a must when visiting Lake MI/Saugatuck. It's a great reminder of the beauty of the dunes and the Lake and educates you on the history of the area. We were the only 2 people on the "ride" and had a blast. If your visiting Saugatuck, take the time for a dune ride. It's worth it.

marshallo158

Exceeded expectations, was a ton of fun. Really fun, scenic, and learned some interesting history of the area. Well worth the time and money.

ChrissiH

My friends and I had a blast on this tour. The vehicles go a lot faster than I thought they would, which made more exciting. A few cheesy moments but that's what makes it more fun for children. I would recommend heading over to do this tour if you're in the area.

buckeyeinmd

It was like doing an outdoor amusement ride. My wife and I had a blast doing this. It was educational, exciting and entertaining. Some might not like the dry humor of the driver but we enjoyed it. And there were some great views. We sat in the back row and had a great time. It was a little bumpy and wild but that added to the excitement of it.

CuteCincyCouple

How to describe? A fast paced, humorous and informative ride through the sand dunes. The ride was a blast, the driver kept as laughing when he wasn't educating us and the entire route was filled with little extras to keep you smiling. Definitely worth the ride!

Jennuschka

The ride is fun, informative and has great views. Lots of fun for all ages. If you have back trouble sit in the front because the back is bumpy. But we all enjoyed it and would definitely do it again with my husband who couldn't make it.

LAJ415

Get here early as rides book up fast. We stopped in about 2:00 p.m. and the next available ride was at 7:00 p.m. It worked out wonderfully because it was a hot day. Spending time out walking around at the observation areas in the hot sun and on the hot sand would be miserable. Leaving out at 7:00 p.m. when the sun was setting and the sand was cooler was AWESOME. What a fun, fun time that we would do over and over again each time we visit. This is over 300 acres of privately owned land that is used only for the purpose of these dune rides. The vehicles seat about 16 people or so and the drivers are funny and informative. They love taking pictures of you with your camera so you can finally be in the picture too. I would strongly recommend this excursion to all who travel to this area.

526lauriel

Very fun dune ride for the whole family. Jokes where a little cheesy but entertaining. The views were very good of the dunes and Lake Michigan. They let you get out walk in the sand and take pictures. The history of the area was very interesting.

deborahh130

A roller coaster ride in the sand, complete with a humorous tour guide, beautiful scenery, and a little history. It's not often a family can find all this in one spot. We enjoyed this ride and plan to come again. THANKS!

PennyZW

We have taken dune rides twice and it was a fun experience both times. I would highly recommend it. The drivers were a little cheesy, mostly for the kids, but it was a fast and informative way to tour the dunes, see a great view and have a roller coaster ride in sand. Our first driver drove faster and was more fun so it probably differs w each driver. We didn't have a wait.

mhenry59

My husband and I arrived about 1/2 hour after this attraction opened, on a Thursday morning in July. The reservation counter was hopping, but we were fortunate enough to get 2 seats in a dune buggy leaving in 1/2 hour. Other larger groups had a much longer wait, and some were NOT happy. The ride and scenery were terrific and our guide (Austin) very adept and knowledgeable. (We even enjoyed our flat tire incident, initially wondering if it was staged.) We liked hearing about the history of the Dunes and the interesting developments of the area throughout the years.

pacuthbertson

Having read some of the negative reviews for this experience, I can understand why some people weren't happy. I was told there is always a wait and 45 minutes was a pretty short one. The staff on ticket sales didn't seem interested in their customers. However, as adults, once we were on the ride we enjoyed it a lot. Our driver was amusing in part and informative in part. We didn't find anything to offend us or feel others might be offended. The fast parts of the journey were exhilarating and the ride was worth the money. Give it a go but be prepared to wait an hour before you start.

700rayb

We may have just been lucky but my wife and I stopped by based on a sign we saw out on the highway. We got right on the next ride out with no wait. My wife has a handicap and the driver was very helpful in getting her on and off the ride. We both loved it and would do it again for sure!