Sunshine Charters

Went with my family (group of 9 adults) on a sunset cruise. Crew is laid back but also very accommodating (it was August but got chilly on the water so they provided blankets.) They let us bring food and wine on board and even picked up our trash. They brought extra pillows and cushions so we could all sit together at the front of the boat. A great trip, and an excellent value! We were on the water for over two hours and and got incredible sunset views over Lake Michigan for $ 40 per person. Would definitely do it again.

Josh was great with the kids. We were trying to decide between renting a boat or jumping on a tour. In hindsight we definitely made the right decision. The boat has tons of space and could easily hold dozens of people. Must try!!!

Josh and his mate were great. Don’t expect a lot of narration, but expect to have a fun and relaxing sail.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the sunset cruise that Sunshine provides. Josh was a fun yet professional captain with a lot of sailing knowledge. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting beautiful Charlevoix!

We took this boat tour of Lake Charlevoix on Wednesday and it was wonderful! Both the captain and his assistant, Elizabeth were amazing. The whole trip was fun and casual with lots of waves and fun things to see (like the mushroom houses). I highly recommend this trip if you are in the area.

Our family, ages 7, 11,44,64, & 65, had a great experience with Captain Josh, Sonja, and Jane. Sailing in light winds on June 27^th, we skimmed around Lake Charlevoix for nearly 2 hours. As sunset neared, we slipped through the channel, under the drawbridge, and out into lake Michigan at 9pm or 9:15pm. We watched the sun go down over lake Michigan, then motored back into the harbor before dark.
The staff was very, very patient with our inquisitive 7 year old. The child was able to steer the boat for a bit. Sodas and water were provided. You are encouraged to BYOB.
They have a website, but you’ll see the most recent information on their Facebook page.
One note of caution– We had trouble finding a place to eat at 9:30 on a Wednesday evening. There are several restaurants in Charlevoix, but they close early. Even the Pizza Hut closes at 10pm. Make your plans in advance of your cruise. If you ‘wing it’, you might end up at Burger King.
The sunset cruise was $ 40 per adult and $ 30 per child. That price is high enough to make me hesitate a bit. However, I’m so glad that we had the experience. Considering all the disposable, Chinese junk and electronics that I buy, this charter was well worth the money.
These are really nice folks. One can’t help but hope for their success.

Sonia and Josh were great hosts! We reserved spaces for a bachelorette party and toted our own coolers and booze on board. The catamaran trip was a blast — 2 hours around Lake Charlevoix, through the raised bridges, and into Lake Michigan. The boat is very nice and the crew provides water and soda, plus allows you to BYOB. They also have a great knowledge of the area and local history.
Our party had such a fun time and I highly recommend Sunshine for a small group excursion.