How much does it cost to go on a ferry to Mackinac Island?
2021 Online Ferry Rates – Buy Tickets
| Ticket Options | Regular Price | Online Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Round Trip (13 and over) | $29.00 | $27.00 |
| Child Round Trip (5 to 12 years old) | $17.00 | $16.00 |
| Child Round Trip FREE (4 and under) | FREE | FREE |
| Bike Pass | $13.00 | $13.00 |
Which Mackinac Island Ferry is the best?
Star Line is the area’s only fast, frequent, fun and friendly Hydro-Jet Ferry service with a direct line to and from Mackinac Island. Founded in 1978, the Star Line Ferry Service offers rich history, with a new, comfortable flare.
Do you need reservations for Mackinac Island ferry?
Are reservations required? No. All ferry tickets are valid for any departure from either Mackinaw City or St. Ignace during the current navigational season (April 21 – October 31, 2021).
How long does the Mackinac Island ferry take?
16 to 18 minutes
Two ferry companies service Mackinac Island with rides that take 16 to 18 minutes and bring you right into the heart of town. Day-trippers can park their car for free in designated ferry lots in Mackinaw City or St. Ignace.
Which Mackinac Island ferry is fastest?
Star Line
Star Line is the only Fast, Frequent, Fun and Friendly, Hydro-Jet Ferry service to Mackinac Island.
What is the best time of year to visit Mackinac Island?
The best weather on Mackinac takes place in Late Spring/Early summer, as well as the fall. Late spring and early summer mark the beginning of the tourist season. The weather is phenomenal between mid-May and early July. Once it gets to late September, Mackinac Island is a wonderful place to be.
Can you drink on Mackinac Island?
Although it’s smaller than four square-miles – and even most of that is a state park – Mackinac Island has 27 bars, restaurants and places to stay with liquor licenses. No wonder Mackinac Island has more liquor sales per capita than any other county in Michigan.
Why choose Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry?
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry has been bringing guests to Mackinac Island with outstanding quality service since 1945. Family owned and operated for over 74 years, and offering the fastest ferries to the Island, we’ll get you there in a quick 16-minute ride.
When does the Shepler’s Mackinac season start?
Our 2021 season starts April 21st in St. Ignace and April 26th in Mackinaw City. All tickets valid for either location and any departure during the 2021 season. Below are the latest postings from the Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Page On Facebook.
How much does it cost to go to Mackinac Island?
Adult Roundtrip…..$27. $27. Save $2 off the regular adult ticket price of $29 by purchasing online in advance of your Mackinac Island visit! Tickets valid for any date and departure during the 2021 season. All round-trip tickets are entirely non-refundable and reservations not needed.
How long is the ferry ride to Mackinac Island?
Shepler’s clean, comfortable passenger ferries zip you safely to Mackinac Island in just 16 minutes! You may choose from the cushioned seats and wide aisles of our main deck lounge, or experience a spectacular panoramic view of the Straits of Mackinac from the open-air top-deck seating area.