Bring your crew and dog for a self-catered cruise on the water
2 or 4 Hours
Up to 16 people
Pontoon boat rental, 2 or 4 hours
Explore the water on a dog-friendly pontoon rental. Set out with your own food and drinks for a relaxed outing aboard.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 16 guests.
Full refund if it is raining at departure.
Product ID: 6MMR5H
No. Bring your own cooler, food, drinks, and ice for your boat rental.
Yes. Bring your own adult beverages and follow all Michigan laws for alcohol consumption on a boat.
219 N. Union St., Douglas, MI
Josie and the rest of the staff here have built a genuinely enjoyable experience on the Kalamazoo River in Saugatuck. The boats, many with charming names like Betty, Doris, and Ruby, are clean, well-maintained, and surprisingly spacious. Families with young kids seem especially happy, with reviewers noting life jackets in all sizes and engines quiet enough for babies to nap through the whole ride. The Duffy-style boats are also a great pick for anyone with mobility concerns, as the staff goes out of their way to help guests on and off. The pace here is leisurely rather than thrilling, these are slow, scenic cruises rather than speedboat adventures. But that seems to be exactly the point, and most people leave wishing they had booked more time. The staff consistently earns praise for being friendly, clear with directions, and easy to work with from check-in to docking. Dogs are welcome, swimming from the boat is an option, and you can bring your own drinks and snacks onboard. For a relaxed afternoon on the water, it is hard to find many reasons not to go.
Retro boat rentals take such pride and care in their service and their customers. We have an exceptional time every time we rent with them.
Allison Owen
August 29, 2026
Retro boat rentals take such pride and care in their service and their customers. We have an exceptional time every time we rent with them.
Allison Owen
August 29, 2026
Take the helm for simple, laid-back cruising or a fishing trip
Get on the river with an accessible launch and staff assistance
Enjoy easy handling and comfortable seating on your own pontoon cruise
Bring your own glass items for a hands-on smash session
Explore permaculture crops, greenhouses, and herbal cordial tastings
Shape a private cruise around your celebration or day on the water
Sip a select spirit as you go behind the scenes
Ride with ease on a lightweight, step-through bike
Turn pent-up frustration into a hands-on electronics-smashing session