TRAVERSE CITY BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
At Mast Level: Watch Traverse City’s Cherry Festival Air Show from a Private West Bay Charter
A private 3.5‑hour West Bay cruise for up to six guests that places you directly beneath the Cherry Festival Air Show, with cork service included for wines brought aboard.
At Mast Level: Watch Traverse City’s Cherry Festival Air Show from a Private West Bay Charter.
From a private charter on West Bay, the Cherry Festival Air Show becomes a seat‑of‑the‑pants spectacle: aircraft thread the skyline so low you swear they’ll brush the mast. Two Brothers Sailing Adventures runs private charters that cruise the bay during the show, offering an up‑close vantage and a relaxed three-and-a-half‑hour outing on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Unrivaled, Low‑Level Airshow Perspective
Cruise West Bay for an up‑close look at the Cherry Festival Air Show — planes fly so low the commentary is often, ‘They look like they’ll hit the mast.’ The private platform gives you an intimate sightline not possible from shore.
Private Sailing for Small Groups
The experience is offered as a private charter for up to six guests, making it a focused, comfortable way to watch the show from the water and share the spectacle with friends or family.
Three‑and‑a‑Half Hours with Cork Service
Bookings cover a 3.5‑hour cruise and include cork service for wine you bring aboard, so you can settle in with your own bottles while the planes perform overhead.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
The outing unfolds as a relaxed private sail on West Bay that dovetails with the air show schedule: you board, find a vantage, and let the parade of aircraft pass low over the water while the boat drifts or positions for the best sightlines. Over three and a half hours you trade shore crowds for the intimacy of a single vessel, and cork service lets you enjoy brought‑along wines as the show starts at 1 p.m.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pack a visor or sun hat, sunglasses, sport shoes or sandals, a sweater or jacket (the water can be 10–20° cooler than on land), a bathing suit if you plan to wade, lunch and snacks, and your favorite beverages. A cooler and ice are provided.
The charter supplies a cooler and ice; guests may bring their own food and drinks and can use cork service for wine they bring aboard.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the Cherry Festival Air Show run?
The listed dates for this offering are Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 2024; the show itself starts at 1 p.m.
How long is the charter?
The cruise lasts 3.5 hours.
What is the capacity and price?
This is a private charter for up to six guests at a rate of $599.
Are children allowed?
Yes — the offering is listed as open to all ages.
Is wine allowed onboard?
Yes — price includes cork service for wine you bring aboard.
What should I wear?
Bring sun protection (visor or hat, sunglasses), sport shoes or sandals, and a sweater or jacket because conditions on the water can be 10–20 degrees cooler than on land.