Charity Island is one of Michigan's newest tourist attractions. Join us as we boat to the island from Au Gres and visit the lighthouse, have lunch and explore.
We just had the pleasure of spending the night on Charity Island (along with 70+ other stranded passengers and crew) with Bob and Karen! The National Weather Service miscalculated when a nasty cold front was going to pass through. Instead of 'after midnight', it was early evening. The Wiltses and crew did a wonderful job of hosting the stranded passengers overnight until the weather improved at daylight. Hats off to them!
I just did this dinner cruise last year in the beginning of the summer with my Gradparents, Parents and brother.We loved it and wanted to visit Charity Island again, so this summer we visited the cabin there and stayed for three days. We loved it yet again. One day we visited the lighthouse and the next day we went around the whole island. We also fished. We plan to visit Charity island every year and stay in the cabin. It will be easy beacause my Grandparents live right by northport marina.
This is a WONDERFUL way to spend an afternoon and evening! A fascinating mini-adventure with gracious hosts and crew. The food was excellent,the ambiance is charming, and the scenery is pure Michigan. The only thing missing was Gilligan and his group of castaways. 5 starsin a four star rating system !!!
i haven't been out that way in a good while, but when did all this go in? I remember the channel being there for a while, but not the resort thing
Swansen03 2 years ago
my sisters father in law use to own this island. DEE DRAPER!!!!
12wsatye 3 years ago
I lived in Au Gres for 13 years. Less than a mile away from northport marine where this boat leaves from. I do miss the beauty, but not the economy.
pooter86 3 years ago
I use to live in Au Gres for a year...then I moved back down river where there are more people then Deer. =P Beautiful city though..I mean Village.
Jessebied 3 years ago
We just had the pleasure of spending the night on Charity Island (along with 70+ other stranded passengers and crew) with Bob and Karen! The National Weather Service miscalculated when a nasty cold front was going to pass through. Instead of 'after midnight', it was early evening. The Wiltses and crew did a wonderful job of hosting the stranded passengers overnight until the weather improved at daylight. Hats off to them!
kloboom 3 years ago
I just did this dinner cruise last year in the beginning of the summer with my Gradparents, Parents and brother.We loved it and wanted to visit Charity Island again, so this summer we visited the cabin there and stayed for three days. We loved it yet again. One day we visited the lighthouse and the next day we went around the whole island. We also fished. We plan to visit Charity island every year and stay in the cabin. It will be easy beacause my Grandparents live right by northport marina.
TipanHallFarm 3 years ago
As Whitestone Pointers we're so pleased to see the island being treated so well. Cruise,crew and cuisine are all first rate!
sarahwalz 4 years ago
This is a WONDERFUL way to spend an afternoon and evening! A fascinating mini-adventure with gracious hosts and crew. The food was excellent,the ambiance is charming, and the scenery is pure Michigan. The only thing missing was Gilligan and his group of castaways. 5 starsin a four star rating system !!!
unpleasantjohn 4 years ago
That is what I love about the State of Michigan. Every year live here, there is just more to discover!
markavw 4 years ago