Now boarding · Summer 2026

An experience on the water like it's 1885.

Step aboard the Pocahontas — a hand-restored steamboat offering private leisure cruises and unforgettable special events. Limited rides. Reserve your spot.

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Why ride with us

Not a tour. An era.

The Pocahontas isn't a sightseeing boat with a soundtrack. It's a working steam vessel, run by two brothers who restored it by hand. Here's what that means for you.

Real Steam, Real Quiet

No diesel growl. No outboard whine. Just the hiss of the boiler and the slap of the wake — the way the water sounded a century ago.

Private & Small

Every cruise is yours. We don't pack strangers onto benches. Bring your people, bring a bottle, and let us handle the rest.

Built for Moments

Proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, "just-because" sunsets. The Pocahontas turns an evening into a memory you'll be telling for years.

Meet the bros

Two brothers. One boiler. Zero shortcuts.

When we took command, the Pocahontas was in rough shape. A 50+ year old hull, a Semple steam engine that needed attention, and a stubborn belief that some things are worth doing the slow way.

1 year of weekends later, she's back on the water, brass polished, pistons singing, hull bluer than a deep lake. Now we're sharing her with the people who get it.

"We are proud to operate one of the last Steam Yachts on the Great Lakes."
The Steamboat Bros aboard the Pocahontas
Charter options

Pick your cruise.

Whether it's a quiet hour at golden-hour or a full-evening event, we tailor the trip to the occasion.

Leisure

Sunset & Day Cruises

3 hours on the lake. Just you, your guests, and the slow rhythm of steam.

  • Up to 6 guests aboard
  • Golden-hour, daytime, or moonlight runs
Special Events

Proposals & Celebrations

Engagements, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, small wedding parties. We help you script the moment.

  • Up to 6 guests aboard
  • Enquire to customize
Limited slots

The dock list is filling up.

Drop your email to claim early-booking priority before public reservations open. First rides leave this summer.