Year: 2017

Winter Improvements (Part 2)

The Hope The Hope’s story started in 2009 when the need for a larger aft deck presented itself.  Families were starting to travel with more bikes and more luggage.  While the 150 person capacity was…

Winter Improvements (Part 1)

When winter hits the Straits of Mackinac, we don’t go into hibernation.  We take advantage of the “down-time” to make improvements to our fleet. One of our main projects over the winter has been the…

What does “Opening Day” Mean to Us?

When you hear the term “Opening Day”, you might imagine a fresh cut infield and the smack of a bat hitting a leather-covered ball. When we hear “Opening Day”, we are immediately overwhelmed with the…

Shepler’s Scheduled Cruises FAQs

Please be sure to read all cruise related FAQs prior to purchasing tickets.   Before You Go: Scheduled cruises may operate in inclement weather including rain or fog.  Please plan to wear layers (including a…