Fun cruise on a wide, covered boat. The time f kept the sun off of us and the breeze off the lake…read morekept us reasonably cool. The lower deck had refreshments including beer and wine. The cruise was fir two hours and was very relaxing. We enjoyed the stories of the water.

Despite being a cloudy misty day, the captain and crew made this an enjoyable tour. We learned a…read morelot about history and geography of the area, and enjoyed some adult beverages and some outstanding shortbread cookies.

We attempted to go on an excursion with Traverse Tall Ship Company but unfortunately were able to…read moredue to weather. It was a very sad turn of events but the staff handled everything with such grace and poise. The lady who initially checked us in was so friendly and kind. The captain kept us updated with real time feedback and made sure everyone was aware of the plan. It was very unfortunate that we were able to complete our excursion but we were offered alternative options or refunded the full amount of our tickets right there on the spot. We chose to get a refund which was an easy process with the captain. As first time visitors to Traverse city this was something we were really looking forward to and are hoping to try again when we return!

Our second trip on this ship and yet again we had a fabulous time!…read more The staff, the ship, and the food are TOP notch. You won't be disappointed at all. We did the Sunday brunch cruise and had a fresh and local HOT served breakfast on deck. It was paired with a nice local sparkling wine. Thank you!

Our cruise with Sunshine Charters was a highlight during a late summer trip up north…read more We booked a late morning cruise, and boarded the yacht with the friendliest crew before heading to Lake Charlevoix. They unfurled the sailed and we enjoyed the sunny and breezy day before heading over to Lake Michigan, passing under the drawbridge as we went. Lake Michigan was choppy, but I never felt uncomfortable being out on the sailing yacht throughout. Bathrooms were clean, cold (non-alcoholic) drinks were a-plenty, and there was even a fun space for kiddo to make a fort with the cushions to stay amused. Would highly recommend booking a trip if you get the chance!

We took part in the 11:30-1:30 sail on a beautiful Sunday. Captain Blair and mates Chase and Judy…read morewere lovely. There were about 25 folks on the boat and everyone had plenty of room. The sail is exactly as explained in the description. We went around Round Lake, then out to Lake Charlevoix, then under the drawbridge and out to Lake Michigan for about 15 minutes. They played good music and offered water and soda. It was a very enjoyable experience. My only suggestion would be for the crew to give more information about Charlevoix and the lakes. We like to learn about the area we are visiting! And it's okay to suggest tipping. I noticed most folks did not, which is a shame.

Perfect evening on the water! Our large family booked two back to back tours and each group…read moreenjoyed. Wonderful tour full of history from retired teacher from harbor springs high school. Boat is beautiful and it was fun to see Harbor from the water!

The Pointer Boat, has quite a history that matches the community in which it is set: Harbor Point…read moreand Harbor Springs. The boat was originally commissioned to carry supplies, teachers, musicians and more from the main part of Harbor Springs out to the residence of Harbor point which it did until the mid 60s. The residents of Harbor Point couldn't do this themselves because it's an exclusive community. You get the gist -money and privilege. The boat ride was a little over an hour long and took us up and down the coast line with a great narration at least the parts we heard. There were 12 people on the boat which is the capacity plus the captain and first mate. Captain and first mate are great individuals but neither one of them could clearly articulate what they were trying to share on top of the wind and engine noise. At the end of the trip, we suggested they use a microphone. They said oh yeah that's a great idea we will have to consider that. Now really this boat has been in service doing this over decades and no one else has mentioned this?! I would venture to guess they are not allowed by the residents. The boat is docked behind Stafford's pier restaurant. When the restaurant is open, a drink can be purchased from their bar to enjoy while on the boat tour. Unfortunately for us, the restaurant was not open due to the lack of people to staff it. So sad! I would not say this is in any way a luxury tour. You are sitting on hardwood benches. And you need to be somewhat agile as you are stepping down four stairs that are steep from the dock to the bottom of the boat. The boat tour Is intended to provide an overview of the city and its history. I would have given it four stars if we had been able to hear the narration.

Get tickets to Beaver island out of charlevoix, Michigan…read more Round trip tickets to and from. You will have to check their website for departure times, amount of baggages you can take and Freight that you can send. Were able to find parking for vehicle and shuttle service back to the boat dock in time to board the ferry. We departed at 2:30 p.m.,arrived around 5:30 pm and desembarked.

Best part of our recent visit to Beaver Island. This is a stellar 2 hr ride to a world away.read more

Didn't bring your boat with you. But want to see the sunset from being out on the Straits of…read moreMackinac. The Ugly Anne awaits...

Nice boat ride with great views and lovely staff. It would have been better to have some narration…read moreof the area to go along with the ride. But it was an enjoyable time.

This was a last minute decision to do while on vacation. We were a group of 7 and our newly minted…read moreteenager ASSUMED we had rented a boat for his birthday - well what is a guilty feeling mom to do when she realizes she unknowingly destroyed her son's dreams of being out on the water for a day of celebration on a busy summer weekend in Traverse (where no boats were to be had??? ) to do? You wonder onto Groupon in a last ditch effort to salvage the day and that is just what my friend did, so seeing as Nauti-Cat was an option for the time we'd hoped for and the amount of people we had was like this has to be it. And it was! We got there a bit early because we wanted to ensure we didn't screw this up again and the process to get registered and ready was simple. After 5 minutes to get us all set, we walked over to the hotel next door just to take a peek around and it was lovely - the back deck off the water was gorgeous. The restaurant looked dreamy. Then we boarded the boat and left all the day's stresses behind. The tunes came on, the water was magical, the crew was nice and funny and let us just do our thing. They had a shotski and lots of vacation energy. I would definitely go again and would recommend anyone else in the area looking for a majestic, peaceful and relaxing boat outing to check it out!

We did the Champagne Sunset tour on the Nauti-cat and it was one of the highlights of our stay in…read moreTraverse city. Each person gets a drink ticket, and they give you cute metal souvenir cups with each purchase. The boat is a good size for the amount of people, as there are plenty of seats for everyone and you get a good view wherever you are at. It can get a bit chilly on the water so make sure you bring a jacket if its chill out. The staff was friendly and even made a cocktail for us that was not officially on the menu. The view on the lake is beautiful, and this is a great couples boat ride, or even to do with family.

We had a wonderful sunset cruise tonight (6/28/25). The crew was friendly and informative, and the…read moreviews and sunset were amazing. Highly recommend!! Reasonably priced and great for all ages.

We had a blast on our sunset cruise. All of the crew members were fantastic. They were very…read morefriendly and personable. Cassie was a great tour guide. She also made her way around the boat to see how all the passengers were enjoying their trip. She was fantastic! Jo-Jo was a great captain. He was also very friendly and took the time to talk with my 6 year old. Brenden was also very wonderful. Making sure all the walkways were clear and safe. He was also taking the time to talk with the passengers. Lyndon was our bar tender and was also so incredibly nice. Made some great Long Island iced teas and was great to chat with. The boat is very cute. We truly had a great time on our cruise. I highly recommend going out on the tour at least once. I would love to do it again. Thank you to our crew for making a great memorial evening for us.

Great ship great crew and fabulous food and drink. Definitely with the price . It was a wonderful…read moretime very calming cruise

Captain Nate and Captain Mark took such great care of our book club! We took a girls trip to…read moreTraverse City and this was the highlight of our trip. We loved the drinks and snacks and conversation. Both Nate and Mark were knowledgeable and friendly and made us feel 100% at ease on the boat. We got some fun history of the boat and area as well good recommendations for the rest of our trip. These 2 guys have recently bought the boat and tour business with another owner and they are doing a great job with their new business! Captain Nate even talked to us about books- which as a book club girls trip was 10/10!!

The most beautiful lake in the world. Torch Lake is the place to be!!! Crystal clear water that…read moregoes as far as the eye can see. Perfect for boats (sailboats included!), jet-skis, and swimmers. There's plenty of open water, as well as a sandbar for those looking for a more typical beach-vibe that has places to buy food and drinks. There's also convenient places to gas up boats located right on the lake. Truly, this lake is amazing. It can be a little chilly, which is to be expected. It's all natural! Of course the water will be cold from time to time :)

So easy! Torch Lake Pontoon Rentals couldn't have made our rental experience any easier. Pull up to…read moreyour meeting spot, park the car, get on the boat and go. Beautiful boat on a beautiful lake. Doug was so kind and easygoing. Boat was clean, comfortable, organized and came stocked with a cooler full of ice. Great time!