What you'll do:

You and your crew board a private tiki-style pontoon and take over Lake St. Clair for two hours of music, drinks, and open water.

• Cruise the lake: your captain navigates while you and your group relax, hang out, and take in the scenery from the open-air deck.

• Bring your own drinks: pack your cooler with your group's favorites and drink at your own pace for the full two-hour ride.

• Control the soundtrack: connect your phone to the onboard sound system and play whatever your group is feeling from start to finish.

• Set the mood with lights: the boat's LED lighting keeps the energy going whether you're out in the afternoon sun or cruising at dusk.

• Make a water stop: your captain can pull up to a lakeside bar so your group can hop off, grab a round, and keep the party rolling.

This is a private charter, so the boat is yours and yours alone for the full two hours.

Why you'll love it for your bachelorette or birthday crew:

1. Built for groups: the pontoon fits your whole party so nobody gets split up or left out of the fun.

2. No venue, no problem: there's no bar to fight for space in and no table minimum to hit, just open water and your people.

3. Customizable vibe: between the sound system and LED lights, your group sets the tone from the first minute to the last.

4. Insta-worthy setting: Lake St. Clair views and a tiki-style boat make for photos your group will actually want to post.

5. Easy add-on stop: the water bar stop turns a two-hour cruise into a full afternoon or evening out on the lake.

About this experience partner:

Middle Channel Marina is based on Harsens Island, Michigan, a small island community at the northern end of Lake St. Clair. They specialize in private tiki pontoon charters for adult groups, with a focus on bachelorette parties, birthdays, and social outings on one of Southeast Michigan's most scenic waterways. Their boats are set up for the full party experience, with sound systems and LED lighting built in.

Additional information:

• Age requirement: all guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol on board.

• Family exception: for private bookings, guests under 21 may ride with a provided wristband but cannot drink.

• Alcohol policy: if any guest under 21 is caught consuming alcohol, the ride ends immediately and the group is charged a $100 termination fee.

• Booking type: this is a private charter, meaning the boat is reserved exclusively for your group.