From start to finish, this crew was absolutely fantastic to work with! They were so friendly during…read morethe booking process and showed us everything we needed to know about getting the boat on the water. The kids had a blast tubing and it was a major bonus that the dogs got to come along for the fun, too! The boat was huge and in pristine condition. When we returned with a kid with a broken wrist (through no fault of the boat company or anything like that) they were so compassionate. They helped us unload the boat, told us not to worry about anything and to go take care of our son. Wonderful company, can't recommend them enough! Thank you for a wonderful day on the water and your kindness afterwards! We will absolutely be back in the future. :)

We had a great experience renting here! From the first phone call 3 months ago with Caryn (with my…read moremany, many questions) through the detailed instructions when we arrived, it truly felt like borrowing a boat from a family member. Don't let negative reviews scare you off - I would highly, highly recommend renting a boat here!

Such a great trip. It's super fun and chill. Nice 2 hour trip looking at all the boats and…read morewildlife. Listening to music and having fun drinking, eating snacks, and hanging with friends. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made it a great time.

Grand Haven Cycleboat is an absolute BLAST. You BYOB, Ice, and food. Docked where Chinook pier used…read moreto be, you leave and ride up the river towards spring lake. The boat can be shaded or full sun. We went for a bachelorette party and had a BLAST.

So much fun! If you visit Grand Haven you have to check this out! Captain Lance is a great captain,…read morewith years and years of boating experience. He's very funny, and his personality makes for an even better time! He goes to the bodies of water based on your suggestion. Rides are 2 hours, and are for adults and children. No pets! Four of us fit comfortably! If you're looking for a little fun on the water, call up Capt Lance, and take a ride on the Celtic Sol!

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We had a great time with Captains Paul and Kim and their umbrella cockatoo, Diesel. We couldn't…read morehave asked for better weather. Their boat is lovely and we enjoyed a perfect Saturday afternoon lounging on the deck!

We had a great time on our sunset cruise. Captain Kim & Captain Paul were absolutely wonderful…read more Highly recommend if you are visiting Grand Haven

No-frills but fun little putt-putt course. Very family friendly, and right on the waterfront. It's…read morea good way to spend an hour on a nice day for very little money. Many of the holes are more challenging than they look, and you can walk to Dairy Creme afterwards. My four-year-old son had a blast.

I have always had a great time using any of the boats and captains out of Chinook Pier, in Grand…read moreHaven. They do a great job of finding the fish, and a great job cleaning your catch for you.

This is the second time I've been kayaking at this location and really like it. The kayaks are…read moreclean and maintained, the staff are so kind and helpful; and the route is peaceful and enjoyable. I will def come back when in the area. Thank you for staying in business!

After debate, we chose stand up paddle baording on Spring Lake instead of off Lake Michigan's shore…read moreand are so glad we did. Lake Michigan is cold and looked windy. We wanted something more relaxing with more to look at than just water and a lake shore. Lakeshore Kayak Rental gave us exactly what we wanted. The water was warm, to our surprise, and the trip was so tranquil and calm, with all kinds of close up wildlife. We saw turtles within minutes of being out, there were bullfrogs, otters, blue herons, swans (with babies!) geese, ducks, and at times, you could see fish in the water. The price was great at $45 for 3 hours, the staff was friendly and very helpful in advising us where the good places to go were and gave us accurate times on how long it would take us--we were able to stick to the plan on timing while having plenty of time to stop and watch the wildlife and relax. Spring Lake paddle boarding was the highlight of our trip and is on the top of our list for next tine we come back!

We joined the sunset sailing cruise, which starts at 7p, and comes back into dock around 9p (maybe…read morea bit later). Captain and First Mate were great - very helpful. Captain runs a tight ship - very observant of all rules, keeps boat very clean. Both were willing to answer any question about the boat (even though they've probably answered every single one a thousand times or more - you'd never know from their response). Kind of unusual - if you want to, they will let you help a little bit on the boat - letting out sails etc. My son was *thrilled* to be given the duty of hoisting the gibb sail. The cruise is accompanied by suitable and inoffensive music - the night we rode it was toward the Jimmy Buffet side of things.... like I said - inoffensive. The evening we were on, the weather was quiet - too bad! Would have been nice to have had a slightly more exciting cruise - but not the charter boat's issue. (Does anyone know how to review Mother Nature on Yelp?) Before you go: - Call for reservation - they seem to regularly fill up their cruises. - Check the weather, and dress appropriately. It's always colder and windier on the water than you think it's going to be. - Leave everything you can on on shore - limited storage and you don't want to be messing with purses, camera bags and the like. - Budget $30 to $40 per person (2009 pricing) for the tour. - Bring extra cash for the bar service, if you want a beverage. - Non-marking shoes only, barefeet are fine. - No food allowed on board. - If you are prone to sea sickness, take your dramamine/gravol before you get on board. :-) - Children under a certain age (13?) must wear a life jacket - it's the law. My daugher was unhappy about this - oh well! - Sunset cruise is a bit more expensive than daytime cruise - about $6 a person, going from memory. - Remember your (compact) camera! You'll get some beautiful shots out there. Would I recommend: Yes. Would I return: Yes. Kid's loved it.

If there was an option for zero stars that is what I would rate this. I can't tell you how the…read morecruise was because we never went. We got to the boat and we noticed that the seats in the back were filling up. We told the guy that if we didn't have a seat than we will not pay. He said you are already checked in. Everyone under 50 was told they had to go the front of the boat. We said we did not feel safe. He said " too bad I already have your money." After we argued with he said he would give us our money back if we promise not to come back again.". Some people moved to the front so there were seats in the back. We said there are seats there now does he want us to stay or go. He said he wants us to go. He gave us our $90 ($45 each) back and we left. He was very rude and did not even try to accommodate us. I guess if we were over 50 we would have had better treatment.

Dave represented an insurance company for which he had us perform an engine inspection. Dave seemed…read morelike a nice enough guy but it has been a few months and we have yet to be paid for our services. We have contacted Dave several times with no response. Not sure why!

David Boersema did not show up on multiple scheduled meetings for the boat survey. This delayed…read moreus getting the boat one month in between him not showing and having to find another surveyor. This made us miss all of June , $1000+ lost in paying for the boat and slip for June without using it. I would not ever recommend him.

We recently ended our membership with this boat club after a series of concerning experiences…read more After years of having a positive experience, things went south this summer. On one outing where we had our grandson, we were sent out on the lake with an empty gas tank--a serious safety oversight. When we used the radio to let the dock know the gas panel was flashing an "empty" warning, we were told "half of the boats do not show the correct gas level." We had to cut our two hour reservation in half. On another outing with our two grandkids and were not shown where life vests were stored on a boat we had never used before, which left us feeling unprepared and vulnerable. The radio they had given us didn't work, so we had to boat back to the dock which cut our two hour reservation in half...again. When we brought these issues to the general manager's attention, we were met with dismissiveness rather than accountability. For a service that costs over $250/month and is only usable for a few short months in Michigan, we expected far better communication, safety protocols, and customer care. We love being on the water, but safety and integrity matter. We hope the club takes these concerns seriously and improves its onboarding and oversight practices for future members.

we love Freedom Boat Club! we live in Florida and are reciprocal members and have traveled using…read moreclubs in many states. it allows us the freedom to have the benefits of a boat without all of the costs associated with ownership. thank you FBC for many adventures!