Discover the beauty and charm of Lake Lure. Relax on one of our covered tour boats while your skipper guides you past local attractions and landmarks such as the locations used in filming the popular Dirty Dancing and the recently restored historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa. Listen to the legends, and learn about the natural and cultural history of Hickory Nut Gorge, home to Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Hourly Tour Schedule
Tour tickets sold at the Marina. All tickets must be purchased by 6 pm. Tickets for the Hourly Tour are sold first come first serve the day of the tour. No pets allowed on Tours. We must have at least 8 passengers to conduct any Tour.
March - Call for Dates
First Tour Departs
10am
Last Tour Departs
4 pm
April Daily
10 am
6 pm
May Daily
10 am
6 pm
June Daily
10 am
7 pm
July Daily
10 am
7 pm
August Daily
10 am
7 pm
September Daily
10 am
6 pm
October Daily
10 am
5 pm
November - Call for Dates
10 am
4 pm
2011 Rates for the Hourly Tour
Adults
$14
Seniors (62+)
$12
Children (4-12)
$ 6
Children under 4 accompanied by an adult no charge. Contact the Marina at 828.625.1373 concerning group (10 + passengers) pricing for the Hourly Tour.
Any patron with a Tour ticket receipt will receive a 10% discount from the Veranda Restaurant for the day of the receipt.
2011 Box Lunch Cruise - Groups (10+) Only- Memorial Day through Labor Day- Monday through Friday
Enjoy a light lunch while cruising around the lake. This cruise includes a tour of the lake and a boxed lunch with a deli sandwich, chips, drink, and dessert. Lunch orders must be placed at least 3 days in advance. Reservations are required for this Tour.
Adults and Seniors $20
2011 Lunch and a Cruise- Groups (10+) Only- Memorial Day through Labor Day- Monday through Friday
After a relaxing tour of the lake, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Reservations required at least 72 hours in advance. Please call for menu option (828) 625-1373.
Adults and Seniors $25
2011 Twilight Cruise - June through August
Thursday - Saturday
Come join us on our extended hour and a half Twilight Cruise offering more views than the standard hourly tour. This adults only cruise is $21.00 per person and you are welcome to bring your own beverages (beer, wine or non-alcoholic) on the tour. All tickets must be purchased by 6:00pm the day of the tour as the boat departs the Marina at 6pm.
2011 Dinner Cruise to Larkin's on the Lake
September 24th - October 29th - Saturdays Only (No Holidays)
Join us for a cruise of the lake followed by dinner at Larkin's Restaurant. The boat departs the Marina at 5:30pm for a 7pm seating. The cost of the meal is not included in the ticket price. The boat returns to the Marina at approximately 9pm. This cruise is adults only and is $21.00 per person. Reservations are required no later than 3pm the day of the cruise.
Lake Lure Tours(Click for map) 2930 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure, NC 28746
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Discover the beauty and charm of Lake Lure. Relax on one of our covered tour boats while your skipper guides you past local attractions and landmarks such as the locations used in filming the popular Dirty Dancing and the recently restored historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa. Listen to the legends, and learn about the natural and cultural history of Hickory Nut Gorge, home to Lake Lure, North Carolina.