Do you know how White Lake got its name? It was because early explorers described the lake as white, from the “white clay” in the bottom, which was actually due to marl deposits that are no longer there. The name stuck and the rest is history, as they say. Presented by the White Lake Chamber & Visitors Bureau, the 2024 White Lake Area History Cruises are back on Sunday, July 28, 2024! Climb aboard Muskegon’s 125-passenger Aquastar at Goodrich Park’s Municipal Marina dock in Whitehall (100 N. Lake St.) and set sail on White Lake.
Following in the footsteps of our past cruises in 2003, 2006, 2010, 2022, and 2023, the White Lake History Cruise will bring passengers from historical stop to historical stop around the entire lake, where our local expert historians have helped create a unique experience.
We’ve scheduled three cruises on Sunday, July 28th – 1pm ($38), 4pm ($38), and a 7pm twilight cruise ($44). Cruises are for adults and children aged 12 and older and run 1-1.5 hours. Light refreshments will be available on board and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase (ticket purchase includes one drink ticket).
Tickets: Our previous cruises were sold-out, so get your tickets (on sale June 12)! Only online ticket purchasing is available. If you need help purchasing online, please stop by the White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau (124 W. Hanson St. in Whitehall) Monday-Saturday between 9am-3pm. Go to https://aquastarcruises.com/our-cruises/white-lake-history-cruises/ for tickets.
Remember to: Bring a photo ID if you plan to enjoy a cocktail on board. BAR ON THE CRUISE IS CREDIT/DEBIT CARD ONLY! Please dress for the weather as it can get chilly after sunset. Children under the age of 12 will not be permitted.
The Aquastar will depart from Goodrich Park Municipal Marina dock at 100 N. Lake Street, Whitehall, MI 49461 for these cruises. Parking will be available at Goodrich Park or the Chamber of Commerce (124 W. Hanson St. in Whitehall). Check in for the cruise will be at the Marina.
A huge thank you to our event sponsors who are making this event possible:
- Gold — CatchMark Technologies, Hilite International, Manpower, and Shelby State Bank.
- Silver — Legacy of Caring, White Lake Association
- Bronze — City of Whitehall, McCormick Food & Gas, WinBerg Construction.
