About South Haven
From the beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan to the eclectic eateries, award-winning wineries, quaint boutiques and the natural scenic surroundings – there's just something special about this place. South Haven and the surrounding West Michigan area offer much more than typical tourism, but a vacation getaway experience you'll never forget. The charming beach town of South Haven offers lakeside fun for the entire family, a walkable downtown with unique shops and restaurants, and enough maritime history, arts, live music, and culture to keep you coming back time and time again. The surrounding area offers beautiful nature trails, gorgeous golf courses and stunning inland lakes. Just a short drive from South Haven are several more charming lakeshore towns to visit during your trip. Experience a West Michigan adventure you won't soon forget. No matter the season, there's always a reason to stop by and stay awhile.
The South Haven/Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau is your local South Haven and West Michigan tourism and vacation experts. We're happy to show you the best of our area and the unforgettable experiences you will have here.
Independently owned and operated by Equity Boat Works LLC
We Take Care of It All...Including the Boats
We’ve taken care to select a variety of quality boats. And we always keep them clean and maintained. We also take care of the storage, insurance and repairs. So you can just focus on the fun!
Pay a 1x Entry Fee and Monthly Dues
Just pay a 1x entry fee and choose one of our membership plans. Boat every day of the year. Or just weekdays. Some clubs may even have 3 and 6 month plans. And you can change your plan as the need arises.
Get Unlimited Training from Licensed Captains
Your safety is our No. 1 concern. So we give all our members unlimited training with certified captains. And if you wish to boat in a new location, they’ll show you the waterways.
Take Any Boat Out as Often as You Wish
Reserve a boat by phone or online. Then go fishing, tubing or head to a restaurant with friends. When you’re done, just bring the boat back and pay for the fuel. We take care of everything else!
- World’s oldest and largest membership boat club with over 30 years of experience
- Reciprocal access to 400 Locations in the US, Canada and Europe
- We take care of the maintenance, cleaning, repair, insurance and storage
- Fleet (which varies by location) includes bowriders, pontoons, offshore/inshore fishing boats (center consoles), deck boats and wake boats
- Insurance coverage of liability, hull and machinery
- 1-on-1 training by licensed captains
I absolutely love it!
Love how easy it is to go boating. Wish we could have found more days in our schedule to get out in the water. Any chance you might open a location in Gull Lake?
Great value, wish we lived closer to Holland, would use it more
Love to take my friends and family out boating.
The pricing structure is much like a country club. You will pay a one-time entry fee and monthly dues based on the membership that you choose. Connect with the club nearest you to learn more about membership options and current promotions!
Reserving a boat has never been easier. Simply log in to your reservation dashboard and choose your desired date, vessel, and time slot.
Freedom Boat Club is truly unlimited boating. We allow up to 4 rolling reservations at any given time. Simply put – you can have 4 reservations on the books. Once you use one, you free one up. You may book up to 6 months in advance!
Number and type of boats will vary by location. Connect with the club nearest you to learn more about the local fleet.