Great Lakes Sailing Co. has been providing yacht charters on Northern Lake Michigan since 1983.
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!
Our fleet is maintained to reflect our commitment to our clients. With more than 30 years experience, you can be assured our charter fleet will surpass your expectations and our crew will ensure your satisfaction.
Add Time To Your Charter!
Early Start
Board by 2pm. Get Briefing. Sail Away!
Up to 36' $250 37' and up $350
Sleep Aboard
Board by 8pm. Sleep on Boat. Morning Briefing.
$100
Late Depart
Return by Sunset. Sleep on Boat. Depart by 10am.
$250
Charter Discounts
May - June 15
June 16 - July 13
July 14 - Aug 24
Aug 25 - Sept 14
Sept 15 - End of Season
Charter Fleet & Rates
| 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | 6 Days | 7 Days | ||
Power | ||||||||
| Tiara 3800 Open "Pooh V" | $1495 | $2392 | $2983 | $3977 | $4971 | $5651 | $6384 | |
| Sabre 36 MKII Express Cruiser "Cricket" | $1095 | $1862 | $2201 | $2935 | $3668 | $3942 | $4216 | |
Catamaran | ||||||||
| 2016 Gemini Catamaran 35 (3-cabin) "Legacy" | $957 | $1818 | $2440 | $3254 | $4067 | $4421 | $4689 | |
Monohull | ||||||||
| 2009 Jeanneau 50DS (3-cabin)"China Doll" | $1160 | $2204 | $2958 | $3944 | $4930 | $5359 | $5684 | |
| 2014 Beneteau Sense 46 "iLean" | three | weeks | or | $15,000 | charter | minimum | ||
| 2010 Hunter 45 DS (3-cabin) "Northern Breeze" | $1048 | $1991 | $2672 | $3563 | $4454 | $4842 | $5135 | |
| Catalina 42 "West Wind" | $918 | $1744 | $2341 | $3121 | $3902 | $4241 | $4498 | |
| 2016 Jeanneau 41DS "Ann Gale II" | $1040 | $1976 | $2652 | $3536 | $4420 | $4805 | $5096 | |
| O'Day 39 (3-cabin) "Osprey" | $793 | $1507 | $2022 | $2696 | $3370 | $3664 | $3886 | |
| 2016 Catalina 385 "Themiscrya" | $1000 | $1900 | $2550 | $3400 | $4250 | $4620 | $4900 | |
| Hunter 38 (3-cabin) "Perception" | $894 | $1699 | $2280 | $3040 | $3800 | $4130 | $4381 | |
| 2014 Jeanneau 379 "Meander" | $935 | $1777 | $2384 | $3179 | $3974 | $4320 | $4582 | |
| Marlow Hunter 37 "Queen of the Bay" | $935 | $1777 | $2384 | $3179 | $3974 | $4320 | $4582 | |
| Catalina 36 "Windfall" | $793 | $1507 | $2022 | $2696 | $3370 | $3664 | $3886 | |
| 2011 Catalina 355 "Shell Belle" | $825 | $1568 | $2104 | $2805 | $3506 | $3812 | $4043 | |
| 2016 Jeanneau 349 "Venteux" | $798 | $1516 | $2035 | $2713 | $3392 | $3687 | $3910 | |
| Hunter 33 "Forever Weekend" | $651 | $1237 | $1660 | $2213 | $2767 | $3008 | $3190 | |
| Catalina 320 "Tivoli" | $651 | $1237 | $1660 | $2213 | $2767 | $3008 | $3190 | |
| Catalina 320 "Tango" | $595 | $1131 | $1517 | $2023 | $2529 | $2749 | $2916 | |
| 2016 Marlow Hunter 31 "Dark Horse" | $737 | $1400 | $1879 | $2506 | $3132 | $3405 | $3611 | |
| Hunter 31 "Hippocampus" | $675 | $1283 | $1721 | $2295 | $2869 | $3119 | $3308 | |
| Hunter 31 "Clara Mae" | $623 | $1184 | $1589 | $2118 | $2648 | $2878 | $3053 | |
Boat Club Day Sailor | ||||||||
| All New 2016 Marlow Hunter 22's! | TVC | $295 Half Day (up to 4 hours), $425 Full Day (up to 7 hours) | ||||||
Charter Discounts
- Spring (May 1 - June 15): 25% Off
- Fall (September 15 - End of Season): 25% Off
Pump & Fuel
Captained Charters
For an additional fee (see below for rates), a friendly, licensed Captain is available on any of our yachts for cruising the many harbor towns and exploring islands along the way. For the day or for a week, sit back and relax or take the helm. You can be as active as you like!
Charter Extras
Captain (up to 4 hrs) $125 | Captain (up to 8 hrs) $200 | Captain (overnight) $250 |
Linens $25/per person | Dinghy – included upon request | Kayak $15/day - $75/wk |
Dinghy Outboard $25/day | Sleep Aboard $100 | Propane for Grill - $5 per canister |
Add Time To Your Charter!
Early Start
Board by 2pm. Get Briefing. Sail Away!
Up to 36' $250 37' and up $350
Sleep Aboard
Board by 8pm. Sleep on Boat. Morning Briefing.
$100
Late Depart
Return by Sunset. Sleep on Boat. Depart by 10am.
$250