The guy running the ferry was exceptional. A great ride. We arrived early, car 1 of 4. Boarded…read morefirst, un boarded 1st. Cost $5.

A four car cable ferry that crosses Lake Charlevoix and began operating in 1876, when the operator…read moretook passengers across the lake in a rowboat. The ferry is a unique experience and you can't beat the view on a beautiful fall day. The cost is $3.00, takes about 10 minutes, and runs April through November. Check out the original fares on the sign from 1884

Get tickets to Beaver island out of charlevoix, Michigan…read more Round trip tickets to and from. You will have to check their website for departure times, amount of baggages you can take and Freight that you can send. Were able to find parking for vehicle and shuttle service back to the boat dock in time to board the ferry. We departed at 2:30 p.m.,arrived around 5:30 pm and desembarked.

Best part of our recent visit to Beaver Island. This is a stellar 2 hr ride to a world away.read more

Didn't bring your boat with you. But want to see the sunset from being out on the Straits of…read moreMackinac. The Ugly Anne awaits...

Nice boat ride with great views and lovely staff. It would have been better to have some narration…read moreof the area to go along with the ride. But it was an enjoyable time.

They offer two different types of parking here, and they both cost money. The regular parking costs…read moreless, but you need to take a shuttle to the parking lot, which is off site. The premium parking costs more but it's near the dock. So you choose! We chose the regular parking, but we almost missed getting on the ferry because it took a while to get to the parking and back. Ferries leave every hour, usually, so we would have had to wait an hour. So, four stars because of the parking situation. It's kind of a bummer, but they got you by the cojones because where else are you going to park if you want to catch the ferry to Mackinac Island? The rest of the ferry experience was great. The people expertly tag and handle luggage, and the ride is smooth. You can sit on the deck and take in the view, but keep in mind that it's very windy and can get cold, even during the summer months. Or you can sit below deck where it's climate controlled. You can still get a great view below deck. The trip from the mainland to Mackinac Island (and vice versa) takes about 17 minutes, and they depart right on time. Don't be late, or you'll have to catch the next ferry.

I've only ever taken Shepler's ferry to and fro Mackinac Island from Mackinac City! It's typically…read morea really smooth experience and the porters/boat crew are always friendly and helpful. The ride itself is about ~15 minutes one-way unless you're taking one of the morning Mighty Mac where it travels under the Mackinac Bridge! That Mighty Mac journey is about 25 minutes. The FAQs are also really helpful and detailed so read that before going on and parking! FYI that Arnold Transportation (another company) holds the winter contract so Sheplers doesn't operate after Oct 31.

We had a great experience loading our car and traveling to Washington island. The staff is helpful…read morewith directing the cars. The price is reasonable. Takes about 20-30 minutes to cross to the island. They unload the ferry quickly. It runs every 30 minutes during the summer.

Obviously you have to recommend because this is the only way to get to the island, unless you fly…read moreor are a great swimmer. But, this is a well run operation and the process is pretty seamless. Typically, early June they have two ferries running but the day we went was busy so they took out a third to keep this moving. Ticket prices are round trip and pretty reasonable, they really do a great job and make getting there and back half the fun.

Excellent well run, clean, well maintained, efficient with polite staff. They get you to and from…read morethe island without any problems. Lots of parking for a fee. ($15)... If you haven't been to the island, you should go. This is the way to get there.

We saw the ferry schedule in our hotel and walked 5 minutes to the terminal. We bought our tickets…read morein advance, it was $38 per person round-trip. There were reduced fare for children and veterans with an added charge for bicycles. Parking in their lot is an additional $15 per car, we left our car at the hotel, Schleppers does all kinds of boat rides and even hosts weddings on their fleet of ferries. They are family owned & operated for over 76 years, and offer the fastest ferries to Mackinac Island. A ride was 16-minutes each way. We purchased our tickets from their website & they were scanned from our phone going in each direction. We sat upstairs, outdoors. There was seating outdoors. Our ferry was half full, there was a lot of extra seat. The highlight of our boat ride was going under the Mackinac Bridge.

This is the ferry you take to Washington Island, whether you're on foot, bike, or some sort of…read morewheeled vehicle. The crew does a great job of packing as many vehicles on the ferry as possible, without making it feel unsafe, and they are very efficient at it. There are restrooms on board, and viewing decks. You can stay in your vehicle, stand at the sides of the boat, go up to an inside viewing deck complete with benches, or go up to the top of the boat on an uncovered deck (the best views). You can bring your pets, but they either have to stay in your ride, or are only allowed on the same deck as the cars. Unless you have your own boat, this is the only way to get to the island from the mainland, so hop on and enjoy the ride! 5/2024

This was my first time on a ferry, and I wasn't sure what to expect. It was easy to follow the…read morepainted road lines to line up the car, and then the staff were super helpful and entertaining in guiding us into rows on the boat. It was a tight fit and they did a superb job! The ferry ride itself is neat, although it was a foggy day when we travelled so there wasn't much to see. Other passengers got out of their car as soon as they parked to go to the top deck of the ferry. Some passengers were sleeping in their cars (admittedly the ride was peaceful). Exiting the ferry was easier than wedging the car on, and again the staff made sure to guide us! Bonus: I saw a USA EPA ship too!

So somewhere between 3-4 in terms of overall experience…read more They had ferries run frequently which was great, the boats were reasonable, plenty of seating, staff was helpful and nice, and the ride wasn't too long. Some of the issues - pricing is quite high - $39 per ticket which is spicy for round trip and the worst part is that you have to pay 40$! for parking. That is not ok at all in any capacity to pay $40 for parking when you are already paying close to $40 for a ferry ticket. Why on earth would parking be so pricey?!?!?!?!? Additionally while there were quite a few ferries going back and forth, some of them, particularly the last one didn't leave at the time that was present on the schedule which is a major no no particularly for out of town tourists - the schedule said 8pm, but the ferry actually. leaves at 7:30pm officially and left early at around 7:25pm or so!! Which if we had actually been "on time" we would have been left in the cold of Mackinaw island. Ferries need to leave at the time they say they will leave - leaving earlier is not ok!!! That and the cost is probably my biggest frustration and negative on this place. Don't nickel and dime your customers, and leave not early not late - at the scheduled time.

The boat was on time and got you from the island to the city speedily. What else would you want?read more

"Cause I'm free to decide, I'm free to decide"…read more(The Cranberries) You can decide on a few ferry services to get you to and off Mackinac Island, but for us, our decision to travel with the Mackinac Island Ferry Company's ships from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island was a good one. We bought our tickets on the website, and that was super easy to do. Our two fastPASS Round Trip adult tickets were $31 each plus a $2 convenience fee. Our tickets directed us to park at Dock #3 in St. Ignace, and that location is well marked with big signs. Parking is free, and the dock was well staffed with plenty of folks to answer questions and keep the traffic flowing. There are no arrangements available to book a ferry for a specific time, you just go and wait on line for the next one. The ferry company steps up departures during heavy tourist season. It was quite a sight to see the deck hands hustling when our ship arrived from St. Ignace to get us off the island. We must have seen them unload 100 bicycles and scores of luggage carts for those spending some time on the island. Expect your ride to take 15-20 minutes.

I've used Star Line as my way to get to and from Mackinac Island every single time over the years…read moreand they have all been 5-star experiences! They are wonderful and always on time, and offer different types of boats to suit all your different needs - they even have a pirate boat! I have yet to try that one because the timing never lines up, but hopefully one day I'll get to! We always book in person, so I am unaware if there is a way to book it online beforehand. I also normally go during the peak season for Mackinac Island, but I think because there are so many companies and ferries to and from the island, it'll never be sold out for long. Perhaps you might show up and the next available departure is sold out, but the following one won't be and you can easily get that one and wait a little longer before departing! Once you're on the island, there is no set time to come back with your roundtrip ticket. You just come back whenever you're ready and get in line to do so, and I appreciate that convenience and flexibility! Every once in a while as well, the Star Line ferry will take a different route, once again just depending on which time you book! The most recent time I took the ferry, which was this past summer, we happened to be on a boat that took a little detour UNDER the Mackinac Bridge!!!!!!! That was so exhilarating and not anything I ever imagined doing, but loved it when I got down there and could be the proper TROLL that I am haha! It was a nice bonus treat at no extra charge and really started our journey over to Mackinac Island nicely! Star Line is also so convenient and you can easily bring your dog on board as well, in addition to bikes and strollers. They have good, organized systems built into place for all of your needs around this and that doesn't go unnoticed by me either. It's much appreciated and always a good time aboard Star Line ferries!