Culver Marina’s history boat cruises take attendees on a unique, “up close and personal” journey through the history of Lake Maxinkuckee and the area with host Jeff Kenney, Culver Citizen newspaper editor, Culver Academies Museum curator, and local historian.
A light meal with non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for all on the cruise, and a cooler is available for those wishing to bring their own alcoholic beverages.
The event is limited to 16 participants, with a 10-person minimum. The cruise will last approximately 90 minutes to two hours (the cruise will proceed in the event of rain, though lightning or high winds will cause cancellation).
Food and beverages are provided by the Marina’s Boardwalk Bar & Grill, which is now open at the Marina, 3000 East Shore Drive in Culver (www.culvermarina.com).
Those wishing to reserve seats may call 574-842-3375 or contact Jessica in the BoardShop to make anreservation. The cruises have limited seating. The cost of the cruise is $30 per person plus cost of food (which is $20 per person when food is included, bringing the total to $50).
Cruise dates, times, details (where applicable) and maximum number of guests are as follows:
Sun., May 15: 1 p.m. cruise, no food (22 available)
Thurs., June 9: 7 p.m. Cole Porter-themed cruise with a special visit to the cottage the famous composer frequented growing up. No food (12 available).
Sun., June 19: 11:30 a.m. Father’s Day brunch cruise (12)
Sun., June 19: 8 p.m. Father’s Day sunset cruise, no food (22)
Sat., July 16: 2 p.m. Lake Fest weekend cruise, no food (20)
Sat., July 16: 6:30 p.m. Lake Fest weekend evening dinner cruise (12)
Fri., Aug. 19: 8 p.m. sunset dinner cruise (12)
Sun., Aug. 21: 11:30 a.m. brunch cruise (14)
Fri., Aug. 26: 7 p.m. 1890s on the lake dinner cruise (14)
The Culver Marina’s dinner boat cruises have become a staple of entertainment on the lake, and are also available for private rental (with or without historian) Thursdays through Sundays throughout the season.
Culver and Lake Maxinkuckee have a unique and storied history, from the story of the Potawatomi Indians (and the legend of ghost “Pau-Koo-Shuck”) to the notable literary and cultural figures who frequented and were inspired by the lake (among them Kurt Vonnegut Jr, Cole Porter, Booth Tarkington, and Lew Wallace), to the cherished traditions and famous graduates of Culver Academies, among other topics to be explored on the cruise.
