Well, it started with a beautiful up North day and plenty of sunshine…read more Everything went super smooth as Josh and crew kept us entertained with Jimmy Buffet music and great conversation. All five of us really enjoyed our trip and the beautiful sunset. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

Had a great private family charter on the Sunshine! We were so lucky to have beautiful weather in…read morethe afternoon after a rainy start to the morning. Had great wind and a sporty sail in Lake Charlevoix and spent some time in Lake Michigan. Would definitely recommend!

Great place to rent a pontoon. Very accommodating staff and Joshua was very understanding . It…read morebegan raining about half way through our time and we brought the pontoon back. Joshua re-scheduled us for that missed time . Very kind. 5 stars from us and we will definitely continue to do business with them Thanks Paul

Nothing beats a day on the water in Northern Michigan. A week before our vacation I rented a boat…read morefor our family. Unfortunately, the forecast called for a cold and rainy day for the Monday our boat was booked. The company told me they have a no refund policy unless it's really raining, but the cold alone isn't fun when on a boat. Fortunately, they were very accommodating even with their policy and let us move the boat to a few days later when the weather forecast looked perfect. We had a boat big enough for 14 people (very roomy for our party of 5) and a tube. My husband doesn't have much boating experience, but didn't have any issues after a 3 minute lesson from the friendly woman at Boyne Watersports. The highlight for the kids was definitely the tubing. They have 2 types of tubes: the laying down ones my kids use at camp (for 3) and another one that's more like a couch (for 2). We opted for the "couch" tube and the kids absolutely loved it. They went again and again and again. By the end they were asking for a "hells ride" and flipping all over the place. We wish we had taken them up on instructions for how to dock the boat because the kids started to get hungry and we passed by their new favorite restaurant, The Landing. However, my husband was too nervous that he would crash the boat attempting to dock so we waited to eat until we got back. 4 hours was the minimum, but I think 3 hours is plenty. It's also a very expensive outing, but was one of the highlights of our trip up north! I'd definitely use this company again. They did mention you could rent boats for less time if you walk up, although the gorgeous day we rented was a busy one for them so probably best to rent in advance.

Winter rafting with Jordan Valley Outfitters was an incredibly wonderful experience. It was by far…read moreone of the coolest experiences I've ever done! Reserving my party's spot online was easy. I received an email with all of the information and directions I needed beforehand. The bus ride to the river's start point was comfortable. On the way, we were briefed on what to expect and safety information. The winter rafting ride was magical. We were lucky enough to have just gotten a fresh snowfall. The views truly looked like a scene out of a movie. The Jordan River was a stable flow therefore little paddling was required. The snow's heaviness weighed some branches down over the river so some ducking was in order! Our guide, Sam, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable about the river, area, and provided great local recommendations! Partway on our journey, our guide led us off the river. Where we were treated to homemade cookies and hot drinks. Run don't walk to Jordan Valley Outfitters!

I took my 8 year old son winter river rafting in February. We were in town for a wedding, but…read morewanted to use our free time to do something different/ unique. It was the perfect activity. The guides were great and luckily we were paired with another family we had small kids, making the experience even more fun for my son. We usually go to MI in the summers, so we'll be back to JVO for some summer fun too.

Chris was great and the whole experience was fantastic. They had the boat clean and ready for us at…read morethe beginning of our trip and were ready for us right when we got off the lake. It was exactly what we needed, will absolutely be going through them again the next time we need a boat rental

We enjoyed a great day out on Lake Charlevoix. Chris & Drew were great! So easy to work with!…read more The pontoon was in great condition, so clean. Drew had it in the water waiting for us, gave us the how tos and we were on our way to float, tube and enjoy the day on the water. We were back 20 minutes early and Drew was waiting for us. They made the day effortless for us. Our kids are ready to make this a tradition. Already looking forward to next summer!

My family and I have been on fishing charters with the awesome Captain Tony the past three summers,…read moreJune 2021, 2022, and 2023, and I can say he delivers a memorable charter fishing experience every time. The very first charter in 2021 we headed out to catch lake trout, and he knew exactly where to go. We took turns catching many excellent fish and then my father-in-law asked Captain Tony if there was any luck we could catch a king salmon. He knew a place, and the odds were against us since it was early in the season, but we pulled up a beauty. We took our haul to Carlson's in Leland to have the fish cleaned up, and took some of it to The Cove to have a "fish party" with the whole family. This repeated each year, but in 2022, we caught our record breaker, a 20+lbs Lake Trout. He had his new boat starting this year, and it was awesome, with comfortable places to sit out of the elements. And this year, 2023, we got up extra early at Captain Tony's advice in order to seek out king salmon! We traveled out to just off the shores of North Manitou Island, and sure enough, we caught 4 beautiful king salmon, including my father-in-law pulling up a 20lbs beauty! Captain Tony is always friendly, fun, makes great conversation, and always has friendly and helpful first mates. Both the Captain and mate are great with everyone of all ages who come aboard, asking questions, making conversation, and keeping people involved in the process. He shows you how he baits and put out his reels, can tell you how deep the fish are, a bit about the geology of the lake, and more. When the fish are biting, they are always excited, "Fish on!" and the next person in line, jumps up and gets to attempt to reel in that fish! If you are in to fishing, and want to have a great time, give Captain Tony a call with Reelin' Leland!

My Pack and I came up from Northern KY for the week got to go out twice. Captain Tony and his crew…read moreare top notch. We had some heavy winds and he made the correct decisions to play it differently, which landed us some of the biggest gains! Both days across multiple charters who also went out. Extremely knowledgeable/ifficent while being engaging in a brother you never met kind of way. Will be seeing you soon!!

Cathy was very helpful getting rental booked and paid for. She also helped navigate concerns around…read moreweather. Boat was delivered to dock on time with a walk thru. Also it was in pristine condition. Called back for an early pick up and the guys were there right on time. Highly recommend! Impeccable service!

Great customer service - very responsive. I highly recommend you check this place out for your…read morenext boat.

My Boyne River Rafting trip was fantastic. The beauty of the area and comfort of the raft is second…read moreto none. Gow is the owner and captain of the raft and took care of all of our needs for the 2 hour trip. We were provided personal flotation vests, and the new raft was extremely comfortable for the journey. Great weather, great scenery, and a great trip await you with Boyne River Rafting.

Wonderful ride to points on the bay. Captain John and First Mate Cindy were informative, friendly,…read moreprompt and fun!

Such a beautiful night! The crew was so nice. I would recommend you enjoy the beautiful Sunset…read moreCruise a beautiful way to spend our anniversary evening after enjoying dinner in town. Thank you to the entire crew