There are many other activties that Saugatuck has to offer. Click the buttons for more information. Sweetwater Sailing Charters Sail the Michigan coast on a classic Pearson sloop. Enjoy the sparkling lake waters and feel the balmy breeze as you take a turn at the helm. Experience peace and tranquility, warm rays of the sun, and the sound of the waves slapping the hull as you embark on your sailing adventure. Captain Mort has a U.S. Coast Guard Master License and has cruised throughout the Great Lakes for over 20 years. Sweetwater Sailing is equipped with all safety, communication, and navigation equipment to ensure a worry-free adventure. Visit Sweetwater Sailing online, or call us for charter information and reservations at (269) 543-4362 or (616) 836-0306 (cell). Best Chance Charters Enjoy Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Step aboard one of our six cruisers for the fishing experience of a lifetime. Our boats, ranging 30 to 36 feet in length with restrooms and bunks, are equipped with the latest electronic fishing equipment, are U.S. Coast Guard inspected and are licensed up to 6 passengers. Our highly qualified captains, some of the most talented of the Great Lakes fishermen, will expertly guide you to coho, brown trout, lake trout, Chinook salmon, walleye and perch waters. Whether a novice or an experienced fisherman, Best Chance Charters offers the ultimate in Lake Michigan sport fishing. Visit Best Chance Charters online or for more information and reservations call or write Best Chance Charters 640 Water Street Saugatuck, MI 49453 - (800) 550-3467 Saugatuck Boat Cruises — Home of the Star of Saugatuck, a real old fashioned sternwheeler. Enjoy a scenic boatride on the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan. The Star of Saugatuck is an authentic sternwheel paddleboat, fully Coast guard certified for your safety and comfort. Licensed captains operate the Star from May through October. Enjoy a leisurely, narrated cruise on the Kalamazoo River, and out into majestic Lake Michigan (lake conditions permitting). The narration will describe a brief history of Saugatuck, plus other local areas of interest along the river. One of the many sights that you'll see is "Singapore" the lumbering town buried under Lake Michigan's shifting sand dunes. River life is abundan — observe wild geese and ducks in their natural habitat and all the activity of boating on the river. The Cruise takes approximately 1 1/2 hours with restroom and refreshment facilities available. Charter groups and buses are welcome. Visit Star of Saugatuck online. Reservations for groups of 20+ - less than 20 first come, first serve basis. Call (269) 857-4261 for a brochure and schedule information. Or write us at Saugatuck Boat Cruises, P.O. Box 654, 716 Water St., Saugatuck, MI 49453 Old Allegan Canoe and Kayak Rental/Livery The Kalamazoo River is among the most popular canoe trails in Southern Michigan and passes through the Allegan State Forest. A wilderness area little changed from the days of the Ottawa, Potawatomi and Chippewa Indians. The Kalamazoo River is normally rated class 1, there is no white water. This makes for a canoe outing anyone can enjoy, novice or expert. It allows for a leisurely ride on a mild current that courses approximately 14 miles through the Allegan State Forest and hundreds of acres of wildlife refuge supporting a variety of wildlife from many types of waterfowl, swans, herons, turtles, eagles, kingfishers, and other varieties unique to the Kalamazoo watershed, to foxes and many deer. The Kalamazoo is also famous for its large fish population, especially the seasonal runs of trout and salmon. Photographic opportunities abound to the stealthy canoeist. We operate under a special permit authorized by the Michigan Dept. or Natural Resources, and will provide you with additional information, rules and regulations, to make your trip both safe and enjoyable. Visit Old Allegan Canoe Rental online, or contact us at Old Allegan Canoe Rental/Livery, 2722 Old Allegan Rd., Fennville, MI, (269) 561-5481 Back to the top of the page