BAILEYS HARBOR BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Pontoon Rentals on Lake Michigan’s Door County Edge — 21‑ft pontoons, shipwreck snorkels, beaches and flexible day hires from Baileys Harbor
Rent a 21‑ft pontoon from Lakeshore Adventures for hourly or daily cruising, fishing, beach time or snorkeling over dozens of shallow shipwrecks — this guide orients you to logistics, highlights, and what to bring.
Pontoon Rentals on Lake Michigan’s Door County Edge — 21‑ft pontoons, shipwreck snorkels, beaches and flexible day hires from Baileys Harbor.
Set out from Baileys Harbor aboard a 21‑foot pontoon and shape the day to your mood: an easy cruise along the shoreline, a cast for lake trout, a sandy beach stop, or snorkeling and diving around more than a dozen shallow shipwrecks clustered in Baileys Harbor. Operators can also deliver boats to nearby Kangaroo Lake for a different waterway experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Easy‑handling 21‑ft pontoon
The fleet centers on a 21‑foot pontoon designed for leisurely cruising, group outings and basic fishing setups — roomy enough for family days and social trips.
Shipwreck snorkeling and shallow dives
Baileys Harbor is notable for its concentration of shallow shipwrecks; the rental lets you stop and snorkel or dive on many of these historic sites close to shore.
Hourly or full‑day options for groups
Rentals are offered by the hour or by the day, accommodate groups and a variety of agendas — from short cruises to full‑day beach and fishing excursions — and Lakeshore Adventures will deliver to Kangaroo Lake on request.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The outing is customizable: load the cooler and motor out at a relaxed pace, drop anchor for a swim or a sandy stop, set lines off the rails for a fishing session, or idle above a wreck to snorkel and inspect timbers and artifacts in shallow water. It’s essentially a self‑directed day on the lake aboard an easy‑cruising pontoon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and when it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are available by the hour and by the day, so you can book short cruises or full‑day outings depending on your schedule.
Bring your boater safety certificate if you were born after January 1, 1989; otherwise pack standard day‑boat items (sun protection, swimsuits, food and water).
The operator’s meet‑up point is at 8132 WI‑57 in Baileys Harbor; discuss delivery options if you want service to Kangaroo Lake.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent a pontoon?
Rentals are available hourly or daily, so you can choose either a short cruise or a full‑day outing.
Where do I meet the boat?
The meeting and launch location is 8132 WI‑57, Baileys Harbor.
What size and capacity are the pontoons?
The rental is a 21‑foot pontoon designed to carry groups up to the listed capacity (up to 10 people as noted in the trip details).
Do I need a boater safety certificate to operate the boat?
Yes — any boat operator born after January 1, 1989 must have a valid boater safety certificate.
Can the operator deliver the boat to other lakes?
Yes; the operator offers delivery to Kangaroo Lake in addition to launches from Baileys Harbor.
Is snorkeling or diving to the wrecks part of the rental?
You can stop to snorkel or dive at the many shallow shipwrecks in Baileys Harbor as part of a customizable pontoon outing.