Excursions range from captained private sailboat rentals and sunset party boats to scheduled wildlife cruises and eco-tours. Choosing the right operator depends on whether you want a catered, hands-off experience or a BYOB group outing, as well as age restrictions for children. A map location shows where the vessel docks, but it will not tell you if fuel, captain fees, and safety gear are included in the listed rate.
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Discovery Cruises
13170 S W Bay Shore Dr #104, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Nauti-Cat Cruises
615 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Sailing Yacht Scout
12935 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684-5470
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Compass Rose Sailing Company
13271 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684-5455
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Seaside Sailing Excursions & Charity Charter
12935 S West Bay Shore Dr Ste 370, Traverse City, MI 49684-5485
Mon: 8:00AM-10:00PM, Sat: 8:00AM-10:00PM, Sun: 8:00AM-10:00PM
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TC Boat Tours
1046 Washington St, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours
615 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Wind Sailing
12935 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684-6298
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Two Brothers Sailing Adventures
12935 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684-6298
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Third Coast Yacht Charters
12935 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684-6298
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Traverse City Sailing Charters - Private Sailing Cruises On West Bay
13051 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684-5462
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Bay Breeze Yacht Sales
12935 SW Bay Shore Dr Ste 115, Traverse City, MI 49684
Detroit 6
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Detroit Cycle Boat
150 Old St Jean St, Detroit, MI 48214
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Detroit Sails
Grayhaven, State Harbor, Detroit, MI 48215
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Diamond Jack's River Tours
1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207
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Sycorax Electric Cruises
9666 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
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Detroit Cycle Boat
100 Saint Clair St, Detroit, MI 48214-3627
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Reel Magic Charters And Marine Services
100 Saint Clair St, Detroit, MI 48214-3627
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Fresh Coast Sailing
515 Williams St Slip #5, South Haven, MI 49090
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Jensen Charters
394 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI 49090
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Limerick Sailing Charters
300 Oak St #62, South Haven, MI 49090
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Cruisin Tikis South Haven
234 Black River St, South Haven, MI 49090
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Strong Performance Charters
300 Oak St Slip 80, South Haven, MI 49090-1059
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Cats Meow Cruises
300 Oak Street River Noire Yacht Clb Slip 77, South Haven, MI 49090
Douglas 4
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Sailing Saugatuck
219 N Union St, Douglas, MI 49406
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TFD Adventure Co.
219 N Union St Docks #702 and #703, Douglas, MI 49406
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Cruisin' Tikis Saugatuck
219 N Union St, Douglas, MI 49406
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SeaSun Sail
216 St Peters Dr, Douglas, MI 49406
Holland 4
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Denison Yacht Sales
2150 S Shore Dr, Holland, MI 49423
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Reel Talk Sportfishing Charters
1866 Ottawa Beach Road Yacht Basin Marina, Holland, MI 49424
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Powderhorn Sportfishing Charters
127 N River Ave, Holland, MI 49424-2143
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First Class Excursions
1862 Ottawa Beach Rd # 47, Holland, MI 49424-2444
Munising 4
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Grand Island Cruises
E7974 M-28, Munising, MI 49862
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Pictured Rocks Cruises
100 City Park Dr, Munising, MI 49862
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Shipwreck Tours
1204 Commercial St, Munising, MI 49862-1354
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Riptide Ride
1309 Commercial St, Munising, MI 49862
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Sunshine Charters
222 Bridge Park Dr, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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Charlevoix Cycle Pub
209 Belvedere Ave, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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Work-n-bites Custom Charters
13000 Stover Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720-9500
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Grand Haven Cycleboat
1 Grand Isle Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Mon–Sun 10am–10pm
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BigBlueGH LLC
301 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417
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Celtic Sol
1 Grand Isle Dr Ste 175, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1160
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Ugly Anne Boat Tours
201 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701-9692
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Mackinaw Parasailing & Jet Boat Adventures
201 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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Great Lakes Scuba
107 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Bellaire 2
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Foxy's Custom Cruises
6349 Old Torch Lake Dr, Bellaire, MI 49615-9240
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Bellaire Pontoon Rental & Dock Space
204 W Cayuga St, Bellaire, MI 49615
Leland 2
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Manitou Passage Boat Tours
207 W River St, Leland, MI 49654
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Mariah and Pier Pressure Charter Fishing
207 River St, Leland, MI 49654
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Great Turtle Kayak Tours
7395 Main St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
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Sip 'N Sail Cruises
7325 Main St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Manistee 2
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Manistee Harbor Tours
426 River St, Manistee, MI 49660-1523
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Our Reel Heroes Charters
267 Arthur St, Manistee, MI 49660-1105
Muskegon 2
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Koozie Kroozer
Muskegon, MI 49441
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The Muskegon Boating Company, Llc
501 E Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442-1039
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New Buffalo Sailing Excursions
9 W Mechanic St #A, New Buffalo, MI 49117
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Knot Home Charters
500 W Water St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
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Radical Marine LLC
119 E Spring St, Port Austin, MI 48467
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Turnip Rock Boat Tours
115 E Spring St, Port Austin, MI 48467
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Yacht Boat Charters
220 Water St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
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Sweetwater Sailing of Saugatuck
868 Holland St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
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Lady A Charters, llc
526 Pine Street , Spring Lake, MI 49456
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Crystal Blue Cruises
526 Pine St Slip C 38, Spring Lake, MI 49456
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Boat Lakeside
800 Whitwam Dr, St Joseph, MI 49085
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Southwest Michigan Cycleboat
800 Whitwam Dr, St Joseph, MI 49085
Alanson 1
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Riverboat Tours
6293 River St, Alanson, MI 49706-9206
Bay City 1
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Bay City Boat Lines
801 N Water St, Bay City, MI 48708
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Rockin' and Reelin' Sportfishing
1080 N Huron St, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Decatur 1
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Southwest Michigan Boat Rentals
81481 Garrett Dr, Decatur, MI 49045
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Traverse Tall Ship Company
13170 S W Bay Shore Dr Ste 108, Elmwood Twp, MI 49684
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Frankenmuth FunShips
445 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
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Grand Lady River Boat
4243 Indian Mounds Dr SW, Grandville, MI 49418-1398
Holly 1
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FNW Sport Fishing Charters
1424 E Rose Center Rd, Holly, MI 48442-8540
Houghton 1
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Portage Dinner Cruise
700 E Lakeshore Dr, Houghton, MI 49931-1870
Jenison 1
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The Grand Lady Riverboat
825 Taylor St, Jenison, MI 49428-9560
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Jamz On The Sea
3200 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-3294
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Tour on Orion
66 S Park Blvd, Lake Orion, MI 48362
Lansing 1
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Michigan Princess Riverboat
Grand River Park, Lansing, MI 48917
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Shore Thing Cruises
400 S Rath Ave, Ludington, MI 49431-2053
Macatawa 1
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Black Pearl Sportfishing
2223 S Shore Dr, Macatawa, MI 49434
Novi 1
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Michigan Charter Service
40030 Grand River Ave Ste 2, Novi, MI 48375
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Huron Lady
207 Water St, Port Huron, MI 48060-5428
Rockford 1
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Aaa Canoe Rental Llc
525 Northland Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341-9751
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Big Bird Charters
143 Anchors Way #94, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Sault S Marie 1
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Soo Locks Boat Tours Original - DOCK # 1
1157 E Portage Ave, Sault S Marie, MI 49783
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Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours
515 E Portage Ave, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783-2003
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Luxury Lake Cruises
24600 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080-2891
West Olive 1
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Angler One Charters
15032 Van Buren St, West Olive, MI 49460
Also in Michigan
- Marinas and Harbors494
- Fishing Charters & Clubs312
- Boat Rentals156
- Tackle and Bait Shops137
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals114
- Boat Storage110
- Boat Ramps65
- Marinas with Transient Slips54
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches34
- Ferries & Water Taxis34
- Scuba Diving Centers31
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches27
- Surf Shops & Schools17
- Sailing and Yacht Clubs14
Good to know
What is the difference between a boat tour and a boat charter?
A boat tour sells individual tickets on a scheduled route with a set itinerary and shared passengers. A charter reserves the entire vessel for your private group, often allowing custom routes, flexible departure times, and personalized food or drink options.
Are food and drinks usually provided on board?
Larger sightseeing tours often feature a cash bar or light snacks, while private charters frequently operate on a BYOB basis with ice and coolers provided. Always check local regulations and company rules regarding glass containers and alcohol before boarding.
How much do boat tours and charters typically cost?
Shared passenger tours typically cost between $30 and $90 per person depending on the duration and destination. Private charters generally start around $300 to $600 for a few hours on a smaller craft, while larger yachts or specialized sail charters can run $1,000 or more.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Michigan, check the 88 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Michigan, MarinaAtlas indexes 88 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.