SAUGATUCK BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Pontoon Days in Saugatuck: Glide, Gather, and Anchor Up to Nine
Rent an 18' Sun Tracker pontoon for 2- or 4-hour outings on Saugatuck’s waterways — a small-boat way to see the lakes and river with up to nine people.
Pontoon Days in Saugatuck: Glide, Gather, and Anchor Up to Nine.
Flat-decked and forgiving, an 18-foot Sun Tracker pontoon offers a relaxed vantage on Saugatuck’s water: bring a group of up to nine, load a cooler, and let shoreline cottages, marshy shallows and open-lake panoramas pass by as the engine hums. The rental is offered in two-hour or four-hour blocks and is pitched as an all-ages outing suitable for families, groups of friends, and dog owners looking for an uncomplicated day on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Room for the group — up to nine aboard
The 18' Sun Tracker pontoon is configured to seat up to nine passengers, making it a practical choice for families or friend groups who want to share a single, stable platform for cruising and relaxing.
A leisurely route through Saugatuck’s waterways
Renters can expect to spend their time floating past shoreline scenery and open water, taking in the calm, picture-ready vistas that make Saugatuck a popular small-boat destination.
Bring your own cooler, pets, and plan ahead
You may bring your own cooler and adult beverages (no ice or onboard purchases available). The boat is dog friendly, and operators ask guests to avoid tinted sunscreen or tanning products that can stain the seats.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
There’s an easy rhythm to a short pontoon rental: launch from the dock, settle into shaded seating, and glide at low speed while conversations drift and cameras lift at pleasing shorelines. With two- and four-hour options, the pace skews toward social cruising — swimming stops, picnics from your cooler, a dog hopping on board — all arranged around a tidy return to the launch point.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and what to watch for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are offered in two-hour and four-hour increments.
The pontoon is located at the operator’s dock on the other side of the river at 219 N. Union St., Douglas, MI.
You may bring your own cooler and adult beverages (there is no ice, food, or beverages for purchase at this dock). Bring pet supplies if bringing a dog, and use non-avobenzone sunscreen to avoid seat stains.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can ride this pontoon?
The 18' Sun Tracker seats up to nine passengers.
How long can I rent the boat for?
Rentals are available in two-hour or four-hour blocks.
Where do I pick up the boat?
The pontoon launches from the operator’s dock at 219 N. Union Street in Douglas, MI.
Can I bring food, drinks, or a cooler?
Yes — you may bring your own cooler and adult beverages, but there is no ice or on-site food or beverage sales at this dock.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, this boat is dog friendly; bring pet supplies as needed.
Are there sunscreen or product restrictions?
Yes. Please do not use tinted sunscreen or tanning products that can stain the seats; use non-avobenzone sunscreen only.
Can I rebook the boat the same day if my plans change?
No — operators do not allow same-day rebooking unless it is raining; please allow 48 hours to rebook a boat.
Is alcohol allowed on board?
You may bring adult beverages, but all Michigan laws associated with drinking alcohol on a boat apply; please drink responsibly.