WHITEHALL, MI – Ever wonder how White Lake got its name? Early explorers described the water as white due to a unique “white clay” along the lakebed—actually ancient marl deposits, long since gone but never forgotten. That name stuck, and now you can explore the history behind it aboard the 2025 White Lake History Cruises!
Presented by the White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau, this much-loved event returns for one final voyage on Sunday, July 27. After several years of sold-out cruises, this will be your last chance to step aboard and experience White Lake’s shoreline history from the water during this event.
🛳 Climb aboard the Aquastar, Muskegon’s 125-passenger cruise ship, departing from Goodrich Park’s Municipal Marina Dock (100 N. Lake St., Whitehall) for a 1 to 1.5-hour narrated journey. Local historians will bring the past to life as you cruise from one historic stop to another.
🕐 Cruise Times & Tickets: 1 PM – $38, 4 PM – $38, 7 PM Twilight Cruise – $44
(Each ticket includes one drink ticket!)
Ages 12+ only. Light refreshments available onboard. A full bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be open (credit/debit card only).
👉 https://aquastarcruises.com/our-cruises/white-lake-history-cruises/
Need help with online ticketing? Stop by the Chamber office (124 W. Hanson St., Whitehall) Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM.
🚨 Important Notes:
- Bring photo ID if you plan to enjoy alcoholic beverages.
- No children under 12.
- Dress for the weather—it gets breezy on the water, especially after sunset!
- Check-in is at the Marina.
- Parking is available at Goodrich Park and the Chamber lot.
✨ A heartfelt thank you to our 2025 sponsors:
Gold Sponsors – Hilite International, Kali’s Kleaning Service, Manpower, and Shelby State Bank
Silver Sponsor – Legacy of Caring
Bronze Sponsors – City of Whitehall, McCormick Food & Gas, and WinBerg Construction
