Great Lakes Vacation Packages

No Sailing Experience? No Problem!

Want to learn the basics or take your skills to the next level? Maybe you prefer to simply sit back and enjoy the cruising? Let our experienced and friendly licensed Captains take you on a 3, 5 or 7 day cruise around beautiful Northern Lake Michigan. Take in a round of golf along the way. Browse the quaint harbor towns, hike the Manitou’s, explore the many islands and beaches, enjoy great restaurants and shopping, or get away from it all in a secluded, picturesque anchorage.

Learning Vacations! Sign up with your spouse, your friends or the whole family! Our learning vacations bring people together when they share new knowledge, new experiences and newfound confidence all while under sail. Get the most out of your vacation!

Learn-to-Sail! This ASA certified course (101/103) includes four (4) days of instruction and a live-aboard experience aboard a 30′ cruising sailboat. Most of the class is held on-board either dockside or out on the water. You’ll be back in our marina by 5:00 each day to enjoy the marina facilities or check out the many beaches and shops less than a mile away in downtown Traverse City. If you want to get more out of your next vacation, bring the family, your best friends or just your better half! $745 per person. Afterwards, charter the same boat you trained on for a 3 day cruise at the discounted rate of $650 for up to six people.

Learn to Cruise! Seven (7) great days of cruising and a live-aboard experience on a 37′-43′ sailboat with a licensed ASA captain/instructor. Build your cruising confidence by day and enjoy restaurants, towns and anchorages each evening. Meets all the requirements of ASA Bareboat Chartering & Coastal Navigation. All course materials covered and tests taken along the way. $1395 per student.

Sailing Catamarans! Start out with two (2) days of instruction aboard a large cruising catamaran. Get comfortable with operating twin engines and with the different sailing characteristics of catamarans. Then, charter the same boat you trained on to practice your newfound skills. Planning on chartering south in the winter? There’s no better way to prepare than this enjoyable and informative charter. The two (2) days of instruction is $450 per person and includes staying on-board in the evening. Call for charter pricing after your instruction.

Active Vacations - kayaking, hiking, and island exploration highlight this cruise package. Grill out in a secluded anchorage or stop in at the many great restaurants along the way. Your guide will be one of our captains/sailing instructors who are happy to share basic sailing techniques. Starting at $840/week per person.