Ferries

Ferries and islands

Mackinac Island, Beaver Island, Isle Royale and the Lake Michigan crossings: season, official timetable and — where the operator publishes it — current status.

Mackinaw City / St. Ignace – Mackinac Island

Arnold Transit Company

Running now · 04.21–10.31, 2026

Formerly Star Line (Mackinac Island Ferry Company from 2022), Arnold Transit since 2024. In winter it runs from St. Ignace, ice permitting.

Official timetable ↗

Mackinaw City / St. Ignace – Mackinac Island

Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry

Running now · 04.21–10.31, 2026

The 2026 timetable is a PDF on the operator’s site.

Official timetable ↗

Ludington – Manitowoc (Wisconsin)

S.S. Badger

Running now · 05.15–10.11, 2026

A four-hour crossing, vehicles welcome; daily departure from Ludington at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Official timetable ↗

Muskegon – Milwaukee (Wisconsin)

Lake Express

Running now · 05.01–10.19, 2026

High-speed ferry, a 2.5-hour crossing.

Official timetable ↗

Charlevoix – St. James (Beaver Island)

Beaver Island Boat Company

Running now · 04.01–12.31, 2026

A two-hour crossing; text alerts are available (BIBCO to 844-661-0033).

Operator notice · Sep 14, 2026, 9:00 AM

To stay up to date on boat cancellations, delays, and schedule changes, sign up for text alerts by texting “BIBCO” to 844-661-0033.
Ferry Service Update – September 15 & 16
To help ensure passenger comfort and a pleasurable ride, we are canceling all departures for Tuesday, September 15 in advance. The current weather forecast indicates conditions that could make for a rough crossing.
We will operate two trips on Wed…

Official timetable ↗

DeTour – Drummond Island; Sault Ste. Marie – Sugar Island; Barbeau – Neebish Island

EUPTA – Drummond, Sugar és Neebish Island

Running now · 01.01–12.31, 2026

Year-round (Neebish seasonal). The timetable is also in our transit database.

Operator notice · Sep 23, 2026, 3:21 PM

Service Delays and Cancellations
Check Below for the Current Status of EUPTA Ferries and busses
Drummond Island Ferry
Current Status: Operating on schedule.
Please note: There is only one ferry for Drummond Island for the 2026 Summer Season. The Drummond Islander III is in service at Sugar Island. This is due to the Sugar Islander II going into drydock for its 5 year scheduled maintenance and inspection. Please be pa…

Timetable ↗

Official timetable ↗

Houghton – Isle Royale