What you'll do:

You and your crew take over a private tiki boat rental on Lake St. Clair for two hours of open water, music, and drinks.

• Cruise the lake - your captain handles navigation while you relax on the open-air deck and take in the scenery.

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

• Control the soundtrack - connect your phone to the onboard sound system and play whatever your group wants, start to finish.

• Set the mood with lights - the boat's LED lighting keeps the energy going whether you're cruising in daylight or 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 going.

The boat is yours for the full two hours, no one else on board but your group.

Why we love it for your bachelorette or birthday crew:

• Built for groups - the pontoon fits your whole party so nobody gets split up or left out.

• No venue required - no bar to fight for space in, no table minimum, just open water and your people.

• Customizable vibe - the sound system and LED lights mean your group sets the tone the whole time.

• Photo-ready setting - Lake St. Clair views and a tiki-style boat make for photos your group will actually want to post.

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

About this experience partner:

Middle Channel Marina operates out of Harsens Island, Michigan, a small island community at the northern end of Lake St. Clair. The marina specializes 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 come equipped with built-in sound systems and LED lighting for the full party experience.

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 drinking, the ride ends immediately, and the group is charged a $100 termination fee.

• Booking type: This is a private charter; the boat is reserved exclusively for your group.