The goal of AMBITIOUS CHARTERS … is to give you a boating experience that will exceed your expectations and delight you and your family and/or guests.
Do you love the water? Do you enjoy new adventures? Are you considering a boating lifestyle? Is there someplace you want to go by boat? Have you ever looked out on the water, or marina, and wondered what a day on one of those fabulous boats is like?
Well wonder no more!
Whatever your reason, AMBITIOUS is the Charter boat for you!
How? Simple. We plan a day that takes advantage of the waterways and vistas that make Michigan and the Great Lakes the treasures that they are! I’ll mention a few possibilities on the Adventures page. We can usually plan a day with a simple phone call.
Who? Well … We have a little something for everyone… Mom and the kids out for a day of swimming and relaxing away from the hustle … Dad and his buddy out for a little SCUBA diving, or perhaps an evening sunset cruise to kindle romance for you and your special someone. Maybe sorority sisters on a reunion, junket out for a day of sunbathing and catching up on all that’s good.
AMBITIOUS Charters is a First Class way to soak up a day!
Where? You have lots of choices… and all of them are fabulous! Whether it’s a fall evening color tour on Grand Traverse Bay or an all day excursion to Charlevoix, your choices are limited only to your time and desire.
AMBITIOUS Charters was conceived to share what I have been fortunate enough to experience in my 35 years of Great Lakes boating with folks who have curiosity that beckons for nautical adventure!
Essentially, AMBITIOUS is a fine vessel for you to enjoy without the burden and cost of ownership.
What to bring on a charter boat is a good question. It’s hard to answer, because it depends on individual needs, activity, season, possible weather range — yadda yadda yadda …
I did, however, answer one fella and his wife when he asked. I told him, ” Bring half of what you think you need … and twice the money.”
They showed up in swim suits and T-shirts, and ended up six hours later with take out lobster on the swim platform with their toes in the water facing a sunset. Priceless.
Seriously … what should be in your daypack?
If it’s big or heavy (like a kayak, or paddle board) better talk to Cap’n Mike first.
Traverse City Charter Boat Rates | Captain Mike will deliver an experience to you and your family in a safe and competent manner for a day.
Consider going out and plopping down a hundred thousand dollars on a boat and putting in 35 years of running watercraft in and around the Great Lakes, versus, flipping a few hundred dollars to the captain who will deliver that same experience. Sounds like a fair deal. This is really the axiom that drives the charter boat industry.
I operate AMBITIOUS in a simple manner. AMBITIOUS fueled with crew and ice – $250 an hour. Hourly rate can fluxuate on lower fuel consumption tours.
Economic realities at this time leave the potential for a fuel surcharge.
Let me give you a few examples:
A couple staying at the Park Place on their anniversary in Traverse City, enjoyed bottle of wine and some pate’ while listening to Frank Sinatra CDs for a couple hours one evening while floating in West Grand Traverse Bay. Lovely folks … $500
Three visitors to Traverse City looking for a running tour of West Traverse Bay: Mission Peninsula, Bowers Harbor, Power Island, and Leelanau Shore. Two hour running tour … $500
Three Sisters getting together without their extended families, for a day of boating, shopping and dining. You know, being sisters! 10am Traverse City Departure, Charlevoix for lunch and shopping, back across Grand Traverse Bay to Northport for dinner, and a sunset cruise down the Leelanau Peninsula arriving back in Traverse City at 9pm.
They’ll tell ya — Best day ever! … $1800
Two couples sharing expense for an afternoon in Omena Bay at anchor for swimming and sunbathing and their own picnic lunch — Noon to five … $900
Family of four for a day outing 10am to 5pm from Traverse City to Bowers Harbor and Power Island for swimming & picnicking. Kids slept like logs that night I’m sure … $1200
So … There are a few examples of charter pricing.
Think about how you would like to enjoy AMBITIOUS and the stunning Great Lakes!
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