Geocaching Power Island Michigan with Ambitious Charters is a first Class way to Power Island for GC35 and the three additional Caches on the Island.
We had quite a few GeoCachers achieve their Jasmer last year!
Captain Mike thoroughly enjoys servicing the Geocaching community by safely and efficiently getting you to Power Island and back, all while sharing information about the area, our beautiful Grand Traverse Bay, and the Traverse City way of life.
This is a very popular two hour charter!
Power Island Bowers Harbor, West Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City • Call Captain Mike Today 231-360-7500
Formerly known as Marion Island but recently renamed for philanthropist Eugene Power of Ann Arbor, this is a 205-acre island nature preserve in West Grand Traverse Bay just off Bower’s Harbor. This island is one of the last undeveloped Great Lakes islands in close proximity to an urban area. It is filled with a beautiful stand of northern hardwoods, including beech, sugar maple, basswood and red oak, as well as more than 250 plant species. Wildlife includes red fox and bobcat who prey on such small mammals as the meadow vole, woodland deer mouse and short-tailed shrew. Bird-watchers will likely see the red-eyed vireo, American goldfinch, Veery and Bank and Tree Swallow. Approximately 11 miles of hiking trails weave through the island’s interior. Due to Power Island’s proximity to Traverse City, it is a popular boating and picnicking destination.
Have you thought about Geocaching Power Island Michigan, or have you been out with us? Share your story below.
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 – $295 an hour. Hourly rate can fluctuate 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!
What an amazing trip! (visiting Power Island)
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