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2013 GROUP FACT SHEET
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CONTACT: Marilyn Starring

CAPACITY: 150 Passengers Enclosed lower deck seats 70. Open upper deck with partial canopy seats 80.

TERMS:

Group rates are offered for 20 or more paying passengers with 1 week's advanced reservations.

PAYMENT ACCEPTED: CASH OR CHECK ONLY

MISCELLANEOUS:

• 70 - 90 minute (approximate) cruise with live narration of harbor and area.
• Cruise the Kalamazoo River and enter Lake Michigan (with permitting lake conditions). This decision is made on a trip-by-trip basis, when the physical condition of the lake can be viewed by the captain.
• Restroom facilities onboard.
• Snack bar available – selling beer, wine, mixed drinks, pop, chips and candy.
• U.S. Coast Guard licensed and inspected. 100% adult/child life jackets onboard.
• Meals – See Box Lunch information.
• US Coast Guard licensed captains.
• Ship-to-Shore radios onboard.
• Emergency cell phone onboard.
• The Star is a “non-smoking” vessel.
• All children are required to be under an adult’s immediate supervision at all times.
• Due to heightened security measures, no packages may be brought onboard the boat. All backpacks, coolers, diaper bags, purses, etc. may be subject to security searching. Anyone refusing their items to be searched will be denied access to the boat. At heightened security levels, photo identification may be required.
• Star of Saugatuck reserves the right to sell any remaining seats available.

OTHER THINGS TO SEE OR DO IN THE AREA:
There are numerous activities in the surrounding area for your group to see and do. Check out the Saugatuck/Douglas Historical Museum 269-857-7900 - Free but donations are gratefully accepted. Saugatuck Dune Rides ($) 269-857-2253 offers a 40 minute scenic/narrated ride through Lake Michigan’s sand dunes – great fun for all ages! If unusual shops, antiques, or art galleries peaks your interest, Saugatuck/Douglas are the towns to go to! Just 15 minutes north is Holland, where you’ll find Dutch Village ($), New Holland Brewery and Windmill Island ($). Twelve miles SE is Fenn Valley Winery ($) 269-543-2396 offering self-guided tours, video and wine tasting, and Crane’s Orchard’s 269-561-2297 offers fresh fruit in season, their restaurant serves a light fare and scrumptious desserts. Lake Michigan Maritime Museum ($) is just 20 miles south in South Haven. Historical tours of Saugatuck/Douglas ($) are available using your motorcoach and a step-on-guide by calling Kit Lane 269-857-2781.

Visit www.saugatuckdouglas.com or www.saugatuck.com for additional information on the Saugatuck/Douglas area; www.hollandattractions.com or www.holland.org for information on Holland. Visit our Outboard page for more helpful links.

RESTAURANTS:
The following restaurants in the Saugatuck area have accommodated groups for meals in the past. Prior reservations are required.

Coral Gables: Teresa 269-857-2162 (5 blocks from our dock on the river)
Clearbrook: Candy 269-857-2000 (2 miles from town @ Clearbrook Country Club)
The Mermaid: Sharon 269-857-8208 (4 blocks from our dock on the river)
Pumpernickel’s: Larry 269-857-1196 (5 blocks from our dock in downtown Saugatuck)
Spectators: 269-857-5001 (2 miles from town just off Exit 41)
Toulouse: 269-857-1561 (7 blocks from our dock)

There are numerous other restaurants in the area if you are doing a meal on your own. If you would like a directory of the Saugatuck/Douglas area, please contact Marilyn and she will supply your group with directories.

Saugatuck is 12 miles south of Holland, 40 miles south of Grand Haven, 55 miles south of Muskegon, 20 miles north of South Haven, 35 miles SW of Grand Rapids, 60 northwest of Kalamazoo – 150 miles from Chicago and 175 miles from Detroit. Visit our Mooring page for directions and maps.

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2013 BOAT RENTAL
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Half Deck or Whole Boat
Whole Boat Rental | Single Deck Charter Rates

The Star is available for private charters and groups from early May through October. In season departures will be according to our scheduled departure time, although we will work with groups who wish to privately charter the boat, and some variances in departure time may be made, but will be at the Star of Saugatuck’s discretion.

FACT SHEET
2013
Lower and Upper Deck Rental
Cruise Length - 1½ Hours

LOWER DECK
Capacity: 70 Passengers (Seating with Buffet - 56 Passengers)

JULY 1ST Thru LABOR DAY
MONDAY Thru FRIDAY	BASE PRICE: Including up to 70 Passengers	$1,134.00
SATURDAY - SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS	BASE PRICE: Including up to 70 Passengers	$1,260.00

Cruise length is 1½ hours with the route being on the Kalamazoo River, Lake Kalamazoo and entering Lake Michigan with permitting lake conditions. If the captain determine that Lake Michigan is too rough to enter, the entirely of the cruise will be on the Kalamazoo River.

Rates quoted do not include any food or beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).

Star of Saugatuck Boat Cruises reserves the right to sell any remaining tickets to the general public, or privately charter the other deck.

Groups renting the lower deck must allow upper deck passengers access to restrooms.

WHOLE BOAT RENTAL
Upper Deck Capacity - 80
Lower Deck Capacity - 70 (Set up with Buffet 56)

MAY & OCTOBER
FRIDAY - SATURDAY		BASE PRICE: Including up to 60 Passengers
1 ½ Hour Cruise	$972.00	Per person charge over 60		$ 16.20
2 Hour Cruise	$1,296.00	Per person charge over 60		$ 21.60

JUNE & SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY & SATURDAY		BASE PRICE: Including up to 75 Passengers
1 ½ Hour Cruise	$1,215.00	Per person charge over 75		$ 16.20
2 Hour Cruise	$1,620.00	Per person charge over 75		$ 21.60

JULY 1ST THROUGH LABOR DAY
MONDAY Thru THURSDAY		BASE PRICE: Including up to 100 Passengers
1 ½ Hour Cruise	$1,620.00	Per person charge over 100		$ 16.20
2 Hour Cruise	$2,160.00	Per person charge over 100		$ 21.60

FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY & HOLIDAY'S
		BASE PRICE: Including up to 100 Passengers
1 ½ Hour Cruise	$1,800.00	Per person charge over 100		$ 18.00
2 Hour Cruise	$2,400.00	Per person charge over 100		$ 24.00

WHOLE BOAT - 1 HOUR SPECIAL
June and July - 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

CATERING SUGGESTIONS
* Served food onboard in the past.

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2013 BOX LUNCHES/CATERING
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Lunch | Catering

BOX LUNCHES:

Star of Saugatuck offers the opportunity to purchase a box lunch for your group with prior reservations Monday through Saturday. The caterer who provides this service for us is Catering Concepts out of Holland, MI. Catering Concepts have been providing our box lunches since 2005 and provide delicious food that your group is sure to enjoy. If you would like a box lunch on a Sunday they may be provided by our local Subway.

Prices quoted are for groups of 20 or more paying passengers. The price includes ride, meal, beverage, and tax. There is a complimentary ride/meal provided for one driver and one escort per coach, which is nontransferable, with groups of 20 or more paying passengers. Groups with less than 20 paying passengers will receive a complimentary ride for the escort and driver, but will be charged for the cost of the meal.

Box lunches should be ordered as soon as possible after booking your group's cruise. Final head count must be received by 10:00 a.m. two days prior to your cruise. Your head count must include the driver and escort. You will be charged for all meals ordered.

Beverages provided with the meal are regular coffee, or fountain soft drinks.

We carry a liquor license onboard and if your group would like to purchase alcoholic beverages they may be purchased from us.

If you wish to use your own caterer OR bring your own food there is a $25.00 trash removal/cleaning fee. You will be responsible for providing the caterer with an accurate count and payment for the meal. Your caterer will be allowed onboard 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time, they must provide the beverage, and serving staff and removing food/dishes immediately after the boat returns to the dock.

Box lunches are served on our lower deck, and after passengers have finished their meal, they may feel free to move around the boat, and travel to the upper deck (if seating is available). The lower deck is enclosed and climate controlled - seating 70 with banquet style tables that seat 6 or 8, with padded, cloth chairs.

The following box lunches are available with prior reservations Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays) and are provided by Catering Concepts in Holland, MI (48 hour notice for final head count.)

Rates quoted are for groups of 20 or more paying passengers.

Pricing as follows: Adults ages 13 and Up - Youth ages 6 through 12 and Children ages 3 through 5
Prices for groups of less than 20 should call for pricing or may bring their own pack/box lunch.

Beverage choices with all meals include: Regular Coffee or Soft Drink

EXECUTIVE BOX LUNCH INCLUDES:
(Box Lunch $11.85)

Sandwich- Choice of Two (2) Sides - Dessert - Pickle Spear - Fresh Fruit Cluster & Dinner Mint and Beverage (Regular Coffee, Tea or Soft Drink) 1 complimentary meal each for escort and motorcoach driver (motorcoach driver or bus driver only) - non-transferable.

GROUPS OF 20+ PAYING PASSENGERS

SIGNATURE BOX LUNCH:
BOX LUNCH: $10.80
Contents of this lunch are the same as Executive Box Lunch excluding pickle spear, fresh fruit cluster and mint.

EXPRESS BOX LUNCH:
BOX LUNCH: $10.25
This box lunch includes a sandwich, assorted bag of chips or pretzels, choice of a cookie or brownie and beverage.

GROUPS OF 20+ PAYING PASSENGERS

ALTERNATIVE CHOICES:
(Lunch Price $11.85) Minimum order of 10 of each type of lunch.

(Lunch Price $10.80) Minimum order of 10 of each type of lunch.

1. Gourmet Salad - Tossed Salad with meat (ham, turkey or veggie) shredded parmesan cheese, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers, green olives and croutons. Dressings: Ranch - French - 1000 Island, Italian - Raspberry Vinaigrette or Fat Free Ranch or French
2. Michigan Harvest - Tossed Salad with grilled chicken, shredded parmesan cheese, apple slices, dried cherries, slivered almonds and tomatoes with Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing.
3. BBQ Box Lunch - Pulled Pork BBQ, Chips, Pickle Spear and Cookie
4. Pizza Box Lunch - 7" Personal Pizza , Tossed Salad and Cookie

SUBWAY BOX LUNCH:
(Lunch Price $9.00)

BUFFETS OR SIT DOWN MEALS
If you are privately chartering the lower deck, or the entire boat, you may use the caterer of your choice or the following is a list of caterers who have provided catering services onboard the Star.

Meijers, Family Fare, D&W, GFS, and Sam’s Club also have party platters to go.

*Have catered onboard.

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2013 SCHOOL / YOUTH FACT SHEET
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TELEPHONE: 269-857-4261

CONTACT: Marilyn Starring

CAPACITY: 150 Passengers – 135 Children Maximum

LENGTH OF CRUISE: One Hour

ROUTE: Kalamazoo River & Lake Michigan (with permitting conditions)

NARRATION: Minimal – Point out highlights of the area only.

RATES: Children and Adults - $3.50 per person. School Staff, Counselors, Bus Drivers – No Charge.

MINIMUM: $100.00 or equivalent to 29 paying passengers.

FACILITIES:
Lower Deck – Maximum Capacity – 70 – Enclosed
Upper Deck - Maximum Capacity – 80 – Open with partial canopy.

DEPARTURE TIMES:
May, June (before June 24th, 2013), September (after Labor Day) and
October - Departures times scheduled before 11:30 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.
Late June, July and August - Departures times scheduled before 9:30 a.m.

Your scheduled departure time is when the boat departs from the dock, not your group’s arrival time. We can not guarantee that your group will receive a full one hour cruise if you arrive late, as other groups may be scheduled to depart after your scheduled cruise. Rates will not be adjusted to reflect a shorter cruise. We reserve the right to sell any remaining tickets to additional passengers. You should plan on arriving 15-20 minutes prior to your departure time.

CANCELLATION: Cruises will depart as scheduled, unless severe weather conditions exist or are pending. We do operate the cruise in the rain.

RESTROOMS: Facilities are available onboard the boat. If you wish to use our dockside restrooms prior to departure, please allow adequate time in your schedule.

MEALS: You may bring your own sack lunch onboard the boat. The upper deck is designated for you to eat your lunches. No trash may be thrown overboard. Trash receptacles are located on each deck. A concession area is available on both decks that sell pop, water, chips and candy. Please let us know when booking your cruise if you want to have the concession area open or closed.

CONDITIONS:

• Reservations are required 72 hours in advance of your trip, and are subject to availability.
• Payment must be made prior to departure by one cash payment, check, or debit card. We do not accept credit cards for payment.
• Group should be at the dock and ready for boarding 15-20 minutes prior to departure time.
• We reserve the right to book additional passengers with your group.
• $100.00 minimum.
• Adequate adult supervision is required. We would suggest one adult for every five children.
• Adults may not congregate in one area or deck and leave children unsupervised.
• No running onboard the boat or dock.
• All body parts must remain inside the boat at all times.
• Normal speaking voices should be used. No yelling or screaming.
• Due to heightened security measures, no packages may be brought onboard the boat. All backpacks, coolers, diaper bags, purses, etc. may be subject to security searches. Anyone refusing their items to be searched will be denied access to the boat. At heightened security levels, photo identification and personnel register left dockside may be required.
• Dress in layers. It can be 5-10 degrees cooler on the water.
• No flip-flops.

OTHER THINGS TO SEE OR DO IN THE AREA:

Visit the Saugatuck/Douglas Historical Museum 269-857-7900 – No charge, but donations accepted. Saugatuck Dune Rides ($) 269-857-2253 takes you for a 40 minute scenic/narrated ride on Lake Michigan’s majestic sand dunes. Climb the 282 steps of Mt. Baldhead – picnic facilities at the bottom of the dune, and Lake Michigan is on the back side of the dune. Visit Saugatuck State Park – nature trails, picnic facilities, and access to Lake Michigan. In Holland, just 15 minutes north of Saugatuck you may enjoy visiting Craig’s Cruisers, Dutch Village, Lost City and Windmill Island. In South Haven there is the Lake Michigan Maritime Museum ($) 269-637-8078 which your youth may find interesting if you are studying maritime history.

Visit www.saugatuckdouglas.com or www.saugatuck.com for additional information on the Saugatuck/Douglas area; www.hollandattractions.com for information on Saugatuck/Holland attractions; and www.holland.org for information on Holland. Visit our Outboard page for more helpful links.

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