We’re thrilled to announce our 2021 Cruise Schedule featuring three destination based 4th of July Cruises, 10 unique Night Sky Cruises mid June through mid August, and six unique Lighthouse Cruises with the first sailing May 27 and the last of the season departing September 12.
4th of July Cruises
Similar to 2020, we’re hosting cruises from three ports: Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island, and St. Ignace. Enjoy a truly VIP Independence Day fireworks experience. All 4th of July cruises depart at 9:15 and return around 11pm. Book early for our 4th of July cruises are extremely limited! Read more and book…
Night Sky Cruises
Experience a tour of the night sky like no other aboard a Shepler’s Night Sky Cruise, narrated by night sky expert and star lore historian Mary Stewart Adams, founder and former program director at Mackinaw City’s International Dark Sky Park. Our Night Sky Cruise schedule begins on the evening of June 23 with a celebration of Summer 2021’s first full moon. From full moon explorations to August 21’s True Blue Moon Cruise and plenty of amazing starry night opportunities in between, our scheduled Night Sky events on the Great Lakes offer a once in a lifetime opportunity for beginner and experienced star gazers alike. Read more and book…
Lighthouse Cruises
This year’s lighthouse cruise schedule begins on the evening of May 27 with an Extended Eastbound Cruise and wraps on September 12 with the ever popular Les Cheneaux Lighthouse Cruise. Get up close an personal with approximately 20 “Guardians of the Great Lakes” throughout Lakes Huron and Michigan. Narrated by our friends at the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association, each cruise takes guests on a remarkable journey on the open water offering a unique look at these lakeside landmarks. Read more and book…