Since 1983 Great Lakes Sailing Co. has been providing yacht charters on northern Lake Michigan
It’s not only our business, it’s our passion.
We continue to provide the best sailing charter fleet on Lake Michigan to cruise the harbors of Grand Traverse Bays, Little Traverse Bay, The Straits of Mackinaw, The Manitou Islands, Beaver Island, the Les Cheneaux Islands and beyond!
Call now to make reservations for sailing in 2023.
*Please note: At this time we are only taking reservations for charters that are 5-days or longer. Call closer to the sailing season to ask about short duration charters. Or get on our wait list. We typically begin booking 3 and 4-day charters within 30-60 days of trip date. Watch our emailer for details and boat availability.
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CHARTER FLEET & RATES
1/2 DAY
$325
AM: 11AM – 3PM
PM: 4PM – 8PM
FULL DAY
$495
11AM-6PM
The fiberglass Marlow-Hunter 22 is the ultimate daysailer. This stable platform is rated for five persons and will keep the family safe and dry but will get up and go when you want to run. The large cockpit accommodates the entire crew in comfort.
The Marlow Hunter 22 can be reserved for ½ day or full day (7 hour) sails.
CHARTER DISCOUNTS
25%
May – June 2
10%
June 3 – June 16
Last Minute
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10%
September 5-17
25%
Sept 18 – End of Season
PUMP & FUEL
Rates include fuel & final pump-out on all sailboats.
ADD TIME TO YOUR CHARTER
EARLY START
Board by 2pm. Get Briefing.
Sail Away!
Up to 39′ $395
40′ and up $595
SLEEP ABOARD
Board at 8pm. Sleep on Boat.
Morning Briefing.
$200
LATE DEPART
Sleep onboard after final day
of sailing. Depart by 10am.
$350
CHARTER EXTRAS
Captain (up to 4 hrs) $175
Captain (up to 8 hrs) $275
Captain (overnight) $325
Linens $25/per person
Dinghy Outboard $40/day
Dinghy (No charge, but must be requested in advance)
Grill – $25 (includes propane)