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The boat has a large aft deck with plenty of room for your group to sit and enjoy the scenic vistas. There is room for you to bring coolers, food, and whatever beverages you want. A table can be set up to accommodate your needs or you are welcome to use the counters down in our galley area for setting up your snacks or food. We work with several area caterers and restaurants and catering can be arranged.

To give you an idea of routes available and what scenery you can see we have prepared several examples of sample private charters. Our Captains will be happy to explain the different scenery and areas available for these personalized cruises. Just give us a call on any of the routes below or ask us for suggestions.

Some examples of personalized cruises follow.

Daily Cruise Combination Trip: You can use any of our daily routes (see Daily Cruise descriptions) for your own private charter. An example of a popular two hour private charter would be to combine our Lighthouse and Islands Cruise with part of the Coastline Shipwreck Cruise. This two hour trip would then include all the scenery of the Coastline, Cliffs, and Caves Cruise, the scenery of the Lighthouse and Islands Cruise and include Sister Islands and the shipwreck and more of the scenic coastline north of Sister Bay.
Chambers Island Lighthouse Cruise: This would include most of our Lighthouse and Islands Cruise route with the addition of going around Chambers Island to see the lighthouse there. Cruise time of 2½ to 3 hours.	Chambers Island
Death's Door Cruise: This boat ride will take you north along the scenic coastline to Ellison Bluff County Park then across the tip of the Peninsula where we will cross Death's Door Channel to the Lighthouse and Range Lights on Plum Island and the Lighthouse on Pilot Island. We will also see the 100 year old former Coast Guard Station on Plum Island as well as Detroit Island and Washington Island. You will see many beautiful homes along the coastline and the quaint villages of Ellison Bay and Gills Rock. We will also stop at a shipwreck site where you can usually see the remains of a sailing schooner that sank in 1888. Cruise time of 3 to 3½ hours. NOTE: This cruise is also available as a daily cruise from Gills Rock.	Pilot Island
Fayette Historic State Park, ghost town in Upper Michigan: This once bustling industrial community manufactured charcoal pig iron between 1867 and 1891. The town had a foundry with blast furnaces, hotel, school house, shops, and numerous residences. Sailing schooners were in and out of this beautiful harbor transporting goods and passengers and departing with their holds full of pig iron for ports all over Lake Michigan. Now all that remains is a ghost town with many of the buildings restored so you can step back in time as you take a walking tour through this historic village. For more information on Fayette Historic State Park go to www.exploringthenorth.com/fayette/town . Cruise time or 6 to 8 hours including two hours or more touring Fayette.	Fayette
Escanaba, Michigan overnighter trip: Bring an overnight bag and enjoy a 2 to 3 hour ride up the middle of Green Bay to Escanaba and its beautiful waterfront parks. There are numerous hotels available including the historic Hotel Ludington and restaurant, which is in the National Register of Historic Places and within walking distance. If you want some late night action the Island Resort and Casino will pick you up right at the dock in their van and take you to their hotel and casino for the night and bring you back the next morning. If you prefer to stay in town there are numerous restaurants, shops, and bars within walking distance. We are very familiar with the lodging and dining facilities in Escanaba and can assist you in determining what is best for you or your group. This trip leaves from Sister Bay and Gills Rock mid-afternoon and departs from Escanaba the next morning at 10 AM (EST) (9 AM CST). Call for details on dates and pricing.	Escanaba
Out Island Adventure Cruise to 8 Islands and 5 to 6 lighthouses: This cruise offers breathtaking waterways, towering limestone cliffs, and remote Islands. Included is Rock Island, Wisconsin's northernmost Island in Lake Michigan, home to the Pottawatomie Lighthouse the oldest Lighthouse on Lake Michigan. We will also see remote St. Martin and Poverty Islands and their Lighthouses in Upper Michigan. You will learn about the legend of the Poverty Island gold and pass by the sites of numerous shipwrecks that we will discuss. An optional trip out to Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse can be arranged. Cruise time 6 to 8 hours.	Poverty Island
Door County Lighthouse Combination: We can take you to any and all lighthouses in Door County or a combination of the ones you want to see. We can also combine other nearby lighthouses in Upper Michigan or farther down and across the Bay of Green Bay. These lighthouses are spread over a large geographical distance and are on both sides of the Peninsula. We will be happy to explain the time needed to see the ones you want.	Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse
Rock Island Boathouse	Plum Island Lighthouse
St. Martin Island Lighthouse Rock Island Lighthouse

1 hour - $295.00
2 hours - $395.00
3 hours or more $200 - $250 per hour depending on route and location. Add $85 to include sunset.

The above are samples of some private charters available. We can custom design a trip for you and/or your group.
Option 1: Pick a location or route and charter the boat yourself. You then can bring whoever you want to help pay for that trip.
Option 2: Pick a location or route and we will advertise the trip on our web page and at our Kiosk to get more people to share the cost. If between you and us we get enough people to make the trip affordable for everyone then the trip is a go. If we do not there is no charge to you for trying.

All cruises are subject to weather especially the all day cruises to Upper Michigan. We will only run those cruises during periods of good weather.