Sunday Funday? You bet! My husband and I, along with my in-laws, just spent our Sunday catching…read morefish with Captain Mitch of Reel Teaser II in Manistee, MI! I am hooked! As a first timer, I was enamored with the magnitude of available charters and was nervous about picking the right one! Thankfully we received glowing recommendations for Real Teaser and I now know why. Captain Mitch and First Mate Dave worked incredibly hard to ensure we had the best outing. Within minutes of leaving the dock, five salmon took the bait and the boat swung in to action. Reeling in my first fish was exciting and way more difficult than I had anticipated! Thankfully, Dave was in the trenches showing me how to wear the feisty fish out and properly reel him in! It was an adrenaline rush catching one after the other! Reel Teaser worked hard to ensure we caught what we could, constantly switching out bait, traveling to different depths at various speeds. We had a great time and the 16 Salmon were just a sprinkle on the Sundae! I am already planning another trip with them in August! If you are interested in trying it out, I couldn't give a higher recommendation to Reel Teaser II!

From the owner: Your trip begins aboard a 33’ Trojan with a 13’8" beam and room for 6 passengers. It comes with…read moredownriggers and all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a tip is customary. You need to get a Michigan fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Young ones are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Some essentials to bring are snacks, drinks, sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), warm clothes, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Reel Teaser II Charters.

Our sailing trip was the perfect evening activity in Traverse City! We sailed across the bay of the…read morepeninsula in comfortable bean bag chairs and our captain and second mate served us the food and drinks we brought on board throughout, allowing us to relax and take in the sights!

A beautiful day of sailing with Captain Michael and First Mate Jesse! Couldn't have asked for more…read more Thank you!!

Trip was awesome! My son and I could not have asked for a more relaxed outing. Getting on the fish…read moreright away and staying busy the entire trip out. Captain Dave answered every possible question a 12 year old could have asked. It was our first time on Lake Michigan and we will definitely be back to go out with Tiny Bubbles again!

Dave and crew never disappoint. Fished 3 days and caught our limit - even got back to dock early…read moreeach day!

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.

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!

Awesome place and Caleb was awesome and helpful. Rent your boat for the day from here when in town.read more

From the owner: Specializing in: - Boat Storage…read more- Boat Rental & Charter - Marinas - Boat Maintenance & Repair - Boat Dealers - Resorts - Lodging

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 family enjoyed a delightful evening aboard the classic sailing vessel Althea. It has clearly…read morebeen well cared for, and Captain Brett was a terrific host. He has been sailing the area for many years, and we enjoyed his passion for the history of the vessel, his skill in navigating West Grand Traverse Bay, and his insight into the local area. There was plenty of room to comfortably relax and observe the sights and sounds of a smooth sail as the boat and its crew took good care of us. We also enjoyed witnessing a sailing regatta that was happening on the water nearby. I would recommend this experience for families, couples on a date, celebrations, relaxation, learning about sailing, and anyone seeking a unique thrill!

If I could give 6 stars I would. We stopped by without a reservation. Registration is DIY...you…read morecall and a lovely young lady named Amy will answer and talk you through making payment and filling out forms. Amy was great to work with...with a great sense of humor and was very adroit at suggesting places to get ice; a.bite to eat etc. She was like the magical hotel concierge you luck out and get when all.of your travel plans are falling apart. We loved the campground. It had direct access to the Betsie River, showers and bathrooms were very well.maintaimed a clean...hot water was never a problem. There's Frisbee golf and horseshoes available..firewood was a generous amount for the money. There's 400 acres of state land to the north directly abutting the property. Mostly trailer and tent camping ( we had hammocks and were allowed to choose the spot we liked with the best trees for setup). They do have a canoe and kayak livery that currently only operates on weekends. I rarely gush over a business that doesn't bring me hot delicious food and cocktails...this is an exception to the rule. Hands down one of the best camping experiences. I have been disperse camping the last few years in order to avoid people and some of the issues that come with group camping ( loud drunk ppl...fascist property managers etc) this was about as good as family camping will ever get and the location is incredible. There's a very clean Mobil gas w a pizza place about 2 miles from the campground...and plenty of activities in all direction. Thank you so much for helping make our fishing trip camping headache free and amazing.

it's got everything you need their website was a little confusing( booking wouldn't work) but when…read morewe got there amy figured it out with us. fire wood is a little expensive that's it.