Ferry Tickets
All tickets, add-ons, and packages valid for any departure April 21 through October 31, 2023 and are entirely non-refundable.
Adult Roundtrip.... $34
$34
Save $2 off the regular adult ticket price of $36 by purchasing online in advance of your Mackinac Island visit! Tickets valid for any date and departure during the 2023 season. All round-trip tickets are entirely non-refundable and reservations not needed. Regular prices apply in-person at all Shepler’s ticket offices. Discounts and promo codes taken off regular ticket prices; multiple discounts not permitted.
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Child Roundtrip (Ages 5-12).... $23
$23
Save $1 off the regular child ticket price of $24 by purchasing online in advance of your Mackinac Island visit! Tickets valid for any date and departure during the 2023 season. All round-trip tickets are entirely non-refundable and reservations not needed. Regular prices apply in-person at all Shepler’s ticket offices. Discounts and promo codes taken off regular ticket prices; multiple discounts not permitted.
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Infant Roundtrip (Ages Under 5)
While there is no charge for young passengers under 5 years of age, a valid ticket for boarding is required. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets valid for any date and departure during the 2022 season. Reservations not needed.
Pet Roundtrip
There is no charge and tickets are not required for leashed pets on departures to and from Mackinac Island. Pets should remain at the feet of their accompanying adult. Reservations not needed.
Ferry Ticket Combinations
Ticket combinations not available with below add-ons. All tickets, add-ons, and combinations valid for any departure April 21 through October 31, 2023 and are entirely non-refundable.
Three Adult Online Roundtrip Combination.... $90
$90
Available online only. Take advantage of a $18 savings off our regular pricing with this special roundtrip package including three adult roundtrip tickets. This package may not be combined with any other discounts or package add-ons. Tickets valid for any date and departure during the 202 3 season (April 21 through October 31, 2023). All round-trip tickets are entirely non-refundable and reservations not needed. Please note each guest must have a valid mobile or printed confirmation with QR code for boarding. For parties not traveling together, please assure each guest has a copy of the confirmation for boarding.
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Two Adult, One Child Roundtrip Combination.... $72
$72
Available online only. Take advantage of a $24 savings off our regular pricing with this special roundtrip package including two adult and one child (ages 5-12) roundtrip tickets. This package may not be combined with any other discounts or package add-ons. Tickets valid for any date and departure during the 2023 season. All round-trip tickets are entirely non-refundable and reservations not needed. Please note each guest must have a valid mobile or printed confirmation with QR code for boarding. For parties not traveling together, please assure each guest has a copy of the confirmation for boarding.
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Mack and Back Unlimited Combination
Our Mack and Back ticket offers unlimited departures in one, two, or three day options. Mack and Back tickets are only available in person at our Mackinaw City or St. Ignace ticket offices and not sold online.
1-day adult: $42
1-day child (ages 5-12): $28
2-day adult: $60
2-day child (ages 5-12): $40
3-day adult: $73
3-day child (ages 5-12): $50
Available in the ticket office only.
2-Trip Roundtrip Ticket Combination
Enjoy two (2) round trips to Mackinac Island for one guest within any four-day time period. Four day window begins when barcode is first scanned at the departure dock. Our 2-trip tickets are available in person only at our Mackinaw City and St. Ignace ticket offices and are not available online. 2-trip tickets are valid for one guest only.
Adult: $60
Child (ages 5-12): $40
Available in the ticket office only.
Bikes, Burleys, Wagons, & Strollers
Bike, burley and wagon tickets valid for any departure April 21 through October 31, 2023 and are entirely non-refundable.
Bike Transportation.... $21
$21
Round-trip transfer of your own bike to/from Mackinac Island. Please note there are special electric bikes policies on Mackinac Island. For additional information on island policies, please visit cityofmi.org. All tickets valid for any departure during the 2023 season. Tickets are entirely non-refundable and reservations not needed.
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Tandem Bike Transportation.... $42
$42
Round-trip transfer of your own tandem bike to/from Mackinac Island. All tickets valid for any departure during the 2023 season. Tickets are entirely non-refundable and reservations not needed.
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Bike Trailer/Burley Transportation.... $21
$21
Round-trip transfer of your own bike trailer, burley, or wagon to/from Mackinac Island (includes Keenz and oversized strollers). All tickets valid for any departure during the 2023 season. Tickets are entirely non-refundable and reservations not needed.
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Stroller Transportation
There is no charge and tickets are not required for bringing standard strollers to and from Mackinac Island. For their safety, children must be removed from strollers and seated with an accompanying adult. Strollers will be securely stored on the aft deck of our motor vessels while underway. Please note that oversized strollers and wagons such as Keenz will be charged our regular bike rate (see above).
Ticket Add-Ons – Build Your Own Package
Ticket Add-Ons can be used now through October 31, 2023 and are entirely non-refundable. Please check blackout dates and hours of operation before planning your trip to maximize your Mackinac Island Experience.
Carriage Tour Adult.... $TBD
Save time and vacation dollars with Shepler’s convenient ferry ticket and carriage tour package. Add-on includes a 1 hour and 45 minute narrated carriage tour of Mackinac Island landmarks provided by Mackinac Island Carriage Tours. Upon arrival to Mackinac Island be sure to check in at the Mackinac Island Carriage Tours ticket office by 12:00 noon to reserve a time for tour departure. Please visit mict.com for tour hours and additional information. Tickets valid for any date and departure during the season until October 2023. All round-trip tickets and packages are entirely non-refundable and reservations not needed.
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Carriage Tour Child (5-12).... $TBD
Save time and vacation dollars with Shepler’s convenient ferry ticket and carriage tour package. Add-on includes a 1 hour and 45 minute narrated carriage tour of Mackinac Island landmarks provided by Mackinac Island Carriage Tours. Upon arrival to Mackinac Island be sure to check in at the Mackinac Island Carriage Tours ticket office by 12:00 noon to reserve a time for tour departure. Please visit mict.com for tour hours and additional information. Tickets valid for any date and departure during the season until October 2023. All round-trip tickets and packages are entirely non-refundable and reservations not needed.
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Carriage Tour Infant (4 and under).... $TBD
While there is no charge for young passengers under 5 years of age, children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult and please note that Mackinac Island Carriage tours requires children under 5 to sit on an adult’s lap throughout the duration of the tour. Add-on includes a 1 hour and 45 minute narrated carriage tour of Mackinac Island landmarks provided by Mackinac Island Carriage Tours. Upon arrival to Mackinac Island be sure to check in at the Mackinac Island Carriage Tours ticket office by 12:00 noon to reserve a time for tour departure. Please visit mict.com for tour hours and additional information. Tickets valid for any date and departure during the season until October 2023. Reservations not needed.
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Fort Mackinac Adult Admission.... $15
Save time by bundling your experiences on Mackinac Island and add admission to Fort Mackinac where history truly comes alive with daily cannon blasts, rifle demonstrations, interactive tours, and the roving docents offering a glimpse into life at this former military post and national park. Tickets valid during the current season, are entirely non-refundable, and reservations are not needed. Please visit mackinacparks.com for hours and additional information.
* There is no admission charge for children under 5 at Fort Mackinac.
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Fort Mackinac Child Admission (5-12).... $9
Fort Mackinac Child Admission (ages 5-12 *): Save time by bundling your experiences on Mackinac Island and add admission to Fort Mackinac where history truly comes alive with daily cannon blasts, rifle demonstrations, interactive tours, and the roving docents offering a glimpse into life at this former military post and national park. Tickets valid during the current season, are entirely non-refundable, and reservations are not needed. Please visit mackinacparks.com for hours and additional information.
* There is no admission charge for children under 5 at Fort Mackinac.
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Grand Hotel Adult Luncheon + Admission... $79.50
Add Grand Hotel’s famous main dining room luncheon experience to your Mackinac Island itinerary. Includes admission to hotel grounds. Lunch served daily, 12-2pm from May 5 – October 28, with the exception of blackout dates noted below. Please review the Grand Hotel dress code before booking. For ladies, midriff baring tops, sweatpants or cut-off shorts are not permitted and for gentleman no sleeveless shirts, sweatpants, or cut-off shorts. This add-on is entirely non-refundable and reservation are not needed.
2023 Blackout Dates:
May: 25, 30, 31
June: 1, 2, 5, 6, 18-21, 28
July: 16
September: 9, 13, 23
October: 24-25
*Blackout dates are subject to change without notice.
* Children under the age of 6 are free of charge at Grand Hotel’s luncheon experience.
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Grand Hotel Youth Luncheon (10-17) + Admission.... $51.94
Add Grand Hotel’s famous main dining room luncheon experience to your Mackinac Island itinerary. Includes admission to hotel grounds. Lunch served daily, 12-2pm from May 5 – October 28, with the exception of blackout dates noted below. Please review the Grand Hotel dress code before booking. For ladies, midriff baring tops, sweatpants or cut-off shorts are not permitted and for gentleman no sleeveless shirts, sweatpants, or cut-off shorts. This add-on is entirely non-refundable and reservation are not needed.
2023 Blackout Dates:
May: 25, 30, 31
June: 1, 2, 5, 6, 18-21, 28
July: 16
September: 9, 13, 23
October: 24-25
*Blackout dates are subject to change without notice.
* Children under the age of 6 are free of charge at Grand Hotel’s luncheon experience.
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Grand Hotel Child Luncheon (6-9) + Admission.... $40.28
Add Grand Hotel’s famous main dining room luncheon experience to your Mackinac Island itinerary. Includes admission to hotel grounds. Lunch served daily, 12-2pm from May 5 – October 28, with the exception of blackout dates noted below. Please review the Grand Hotel dress code before booking. For ladies, midriff baring tops, sweatpants or cut-off shorts are not permitted and for gentleman no sleeveless shirts, sweatpants, or cut-off shorts. This add-on is entirely non-refundable and reservation are not needed.
2023 Blackout Dates:
May: 25, 30, 31
June: 1, 2, 5, 6, 18-21, 28
July: 16
September: 9, 13, 23
October: 24-25
*Blackout dates are subject to change without notice.
* Children under the age of 6 are free of charge at Grand Hotel’s luncheon experience.
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Gift Cards
Gift Cards valid for five (5) years starting the date of purchase. Gift cards may be used for the purchase of any Shepler ticket offered online or at our Ticket Office. This includes parking and ticket add-ons.
Gift Card
$25 minimum
Give the gift of a Mackinac Island getaway! Gift cards last five (5) years from date of purchase and may be used for any Shepler ticket offered online or at our Ticket Office. Prepaid parking may ONLY be purchased at our Ticket Office. Ticket add-ons may be purchased online or at our Ticket Office, but cannot be purchased on Mackinac Island. Gift cards purchased may be sent as a physical card sent via US mail or email confirmation.
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