Meaning the cumulative price tag for airfare, food, lodging, etc., would have run considerably higher had we opted to create a vacation. Let me draw a parallel. Imagine that the cruise ship is a charter fishing boat. On a guided launch boat the voyage, on a smaller scale, mirrors how things operate on a cruise ship. The boat, bait, rods, and most importantly, information, is provided at a cost far less than what it would have taken you to catch an equal amount of fish on your own.
Big water goes hand in hand with launch fishing.
Jumbo lakes, such as Mille Lacs, Winnibigoshish, Lake of the Woods, and Leech Lake, bode well for launch fishing. Their massive size, abundant structure, and potential to become rough under turbulent weather conditions are tailor made for these grand water vessels. Typical chartered pontoons measure from 30 to 50 feet in length. Their wide, flat decks are perfect for large groups and individuals that prefer strolling and mingling to fishing. Deep-hulled charter boats vary in length from 24 feet to over 70 feet from bow to stern.