Circle Michigan

Getting to Mackinac Island is as much fun as being there on our fast rooster tail hydro-jet® ferry boats! We are undisputedly the most trusted, longest-running, and only locally-owned ferry service – serving Mackinac Island since 1878. We provide reliable and year-round service to Mackinac Island.

Named #1 Island in the Continental US by Travel + Leisure, Mackinac Island remains the Emerald Gem of the Great Lakes and continues to be a favorite destination for groups around the world.

What you’ll get when you ride with us:

• Free itinerary planning


• The most affordable tickets


• The most trips back and forth out of Mackinaw City & St. Ignace


• The most trips under the Mackinac Bridge


• Fudge tasting upon arrival (for motor-coach groups)


• Luggage handling


• Barrier-free/accessible boarding


• Friendliest service


• CDL drivers receive free roundtrip ferry ticket


• Free bus parking

Info for GROUPS over 20 paid people traveling together

Your tour guests will enjoy complimentary, custom-planned tours in an idyllic setting enjoying the natural beauty Mackinac Island has to offer. Mackinac Island Ferry Company can create an itinerary that delights your guests while meeting your package goals.

Special rates and services are available for tour operators, group leaders, conference and meeting planners, weddings, church, school, and reunion groups.

Your group tour itinerary to Mackinac Island can include:

• Discount Round Trip Ferry Service on Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Company Boat


• Mackinac Island Carriage Tour – Mackinac Island


• Grand Hotel Luncheon Buffet – Mackinac Island


• Grand Hotel Admission – Mackinac Island


• Fort Mackinac Admission – Mackinac Island


• Original Butterfly House and Insect World Admission – Mackinac Island


• Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum – Mackinac Island


• Colonial Michilimackinac – Mackinaw City


• Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park – Mackinaw City


• Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse – Mackinaw City


• Soo Locks Boat Tours – Sault Ste. Marie, MI


• Pirate Ship Cruises with Bar Service


• Private Narrated Cruises/Dinner Music Show

Info About Private Cruises for Groups

Make your group’s experience in the Straits of Mackinac area a memorable one aboard our Straits of Mackinac II vessel!

• Full bar service


• Restrooms on the vessel


• Complimentary parking


• We are happy to recommend local caterers


• Choose your departure and return location (Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island, or St. Ignace)


• Ability to broadcast music through the PA system


• The minimum cruise length is one (1) hour


• Cruise max capacity is 295 persons

For More Group Information

Go to https://www.mackinacferry.com/groups-and-cruises/groups/

Two Locations: 587 S. State Street, St. Ignace AND

801 S. Huron Ave, Mackinaw City