Aquastar Cruises invites you to savor Muskegon’s shoreline from the deck of a beautifully renewed 61-foot vessel rich in Great Lakes heritage. Formerly the Port City Princess, the Aquastar pairs Art-Deco polish with Coast Guard–ce...
Aquastar Cruises invites you to savor Muskegon’s shoreline from the deck of a beautifully renewed 61-foot vessel rich in Great Lakes heritage. Formerly the Port City Princess, the Aquastar pairs Art-Deco polish with Coast Guard–ce...
With overwhelmingly positive feedback, these sunset cruises on Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan have become a local favorite for good reason. The crew consistently stands out in reviews, going above and beyond to make guests comfortable, whether that's helping elderly passengers navigate stairs, ensuring veterans receive their complimentary tickets, or simply creating a welcoming atmosphere. The boat itself offers plenty of seating options between sun, shade, and indoor areas, plus an onboard bar for drinks during your cruise. The scenery and overall experience are the real draws here. Guests rave about watching sunsets over the water while enjoying live musicians or themed events like mariachi and dance cruises with salsa and swing lessons. Many visitors become repeat customers, coming back season after season. A few reviewers mentioned drink prices running a bit high, and there was one note about music selection not quite matching the crowd, but these are minor details in an otherwise consistently praised operation. It's a particularly nice option for celebrations and special occasions, with staff known for adding thoughtful touches.
We had a great time on the boat. Of course it always helps when the weather is perfect, which it was, and the water was smooth enough that we were able to grow out on Lake Michigan. It was a completely enjoyable day. The crew was friendly and efficient, and was happy to take pictures for anybody who requested it. There are a lot of different seating choices, including tables upstairs and downstairs, row seating and even individual chairs which can be arranged (within reason) however you want. The downstairs is completely enclosed, so if weather isn’t good, there is still a place to sit and enjoy the cruise, but the upstairs has an open area in the front and then open air with a cover over it toward the back. So you can be without cover at all, partial cover, or completely covered. Parking was easy, with a lot right by the boat, and there’s a building you can wait in with seating until it’s time to board. There is a snack bar on board with beverages that only take credit or debit cards. Overall, it was 100% enjoyable experience. We were a party of five women, all senior citizens, and some with moderate mobility challenges, and everybody was able to climb the stairs fine, and not have any problems getting on or off the boat. There were all ages and families and anybody would enjoy this tour.
Donna Batdorff
August 24, 2025
We had a great time on the boat. Of course it always helps when the weather is perfect, which it was, and the water was smooth enough that we were able to grow out on Lake Michigan. It was a completely enjoyable day. The crew was friendly and efficient, and was happy to take pictures for anybody who requested it. There are a lot of different seating choices, including tables upstairs and downstairs, row seating and even individual chairs which can be arranged (within reason) however you want. The downstairs is completely enclosed, so if weather isn’t good, there is still a place to sit and enjoy the cruise, but the upstairs has an open area in the front and then open air with a cover over it toward the back. So you can be without cover at all, partial cover, or completely covered. Parking was easy, with a lot right by the boat, and there’s a building you can wait in with seating until it’s time to board. There is a snack bar on board with beverages that only take credit or debit cards. Overall, it was 100% enjoyable experience. We were a party of five women, all senior citizens, and some with moderate mobility challenges, and everybody was able to climb the stairs fine, and not have any problems getting on or off the boat. There were all ages and families and anybody would enjoy this tour.
Donna Batdorff
August 24, 2025
