Lighthouse Cruises
See our Guardians of the Great Lakes in a front row seat!

Sail the Straits of Mackinac! Seventeen historic lighthouses lie within easy cruising distance from Mackinaw City. Travel in comfort and safety on Shepler's spacious vessels during these fascinating tours.

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Enhanced Boarding
NEW FOR THE 2025 SEASON
ENHANCED BOARDING
Start your Mackinac Island Experience sooner with Shepler's Enhanced boarding!
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Shepler's Ferry
Shepler's Ferry
First Class Service. Every Guest. Every Day.
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75 Years
Serving Northern Michigan FOR
OVER 75 YEARS
What began as a family operated parking lot and hot dog stand thrives today as one of Michigan's longest operating family business, offering the most reliable, friendliest, and fastest ferry service to Mackinac Island.
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Trading Cards

Did you know?!: We have trading cards! Collect all seven on your trips to Mackinac!

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Bike, Hike, Kayak!

Bike, Hike, Kayak:
Explore Mackinac Island in a whole new way!

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