Our most popular, Death's Door Cruises (with a stop on Plum Island), are regularly scheduled during the week and weekend.

Experience the waters of the NorDoor Cruises on a more personal level with our private charters to Plum Island, Pottawatomie State Park, the ghost town at Fayette, Michigan, and past the ruins of the Poverty Island and St. Martin Island Lighthouses. Select a pre-built cruise or create your own. We can accommodate groups of up to 16 (depending on the season) for your cruise. Bring snacks, dinner, drinks, games, music, your dog .... whatever you want to help make your trip memorable!

Let NorDoor Cruises by The Shoreline help you create a magical memory you and your group will never forget!

Private Cruises

Cruise proceeds are applied toward Historic Preservation and Restoration projects on Plum and Pilot Islands.

Cruises depart from Gills Rock or other locations as arranged.

Dock Address (for navigational purposes only):
12747 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210

Our boat is docked in the marina in front of The Shoreline Resort, located at that address.

Please contact us at 262-613-4680 or TheShorelineCruises@Gmail.com with any questions

Our Captains are licensed and US Coast Guard Masters Certified.

The Shoreline is inspected annually by the US Coast Guard and can fit 14-16 passengers, depending on the season.

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The Friends of Plum & Pilot Islands operates as a non-profit organization, including operation of NorDoor Cruises by THE SHORELINE to provide educational tours.

You can donate to support the operation of THE SHORELINE using the button below.

Float the Boat Donation

If you're looking for a great gift, consider a SHORELINE gift card, or stop by our store for FOPPI gear! Gift cards for Shoreline experiences are available below in the booking area.

NorDoor Cruises by The Shoreline

The key to a healthy environment

Dwarf Lake Iris, USFWS Mother Nature has gifted us with boundless beauty to enjoy and protect. On Plum Island, one of the beauties is the Dwarf Lake Iris (DLI). She's as unique as Plum Island; only appearing in specific environments in Wisconsin, Michigan and Ontario. She is a key indicator of a healthy ecosystem, but unfortunately, the range that she exists in is shrinking, placing her on the Wisconsin endangered species list. Climate change may affect her too, by exposi

Doing our part for the pollinators

Plum Island is well ... an island with a thin layer of soil that supports various types of wildlife. Each time I walk the island I see the seasons of life forming, blossoming and offering up life to others before fading away. The landscape changes from year to year as the pollinators do their part at spreading the bounty for others to enjoy. We do our part on the island to limit the introduction of invasive plant species entering our environment by using the boot brushes an

The F.J. King (Schooner) Shipwreck Listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Our boat The Shoreline worked with the Wisconsin Underwater Marine Association to locate the FJ King. News from the Wisconsin Historical Society: On September 15, 1886, F.J. King was sailing with a cargo of iron ore collected at Escanaba, Michigan, bound for Chicago. In a heavy wind, it sprang a leak that could not be controlled. The captain turned the ship around, but it became unmanageable, rolling heavily in the seas. After the crew signaled for assistance, they fled to t