Great Turtle Kayak Tours

7395 Main St., Mackinac Island, MI 49757
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Kayak, stand up paddle board, and hiking tours on the waters and trails of Mackinac Island, Michigan.

Learn to paddle in the calm waters of the marina, or explore the natural rock formations, with views of local wildlife, lighthouses, the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, St. Ignace, Round Island, and Bois Blanc Island on a guided tour.

Our guides have been kayaking the local waterways for over 30 years, providing a safe and rewarding experience every time.

Our professional kayak and stand up paddleboard gear will make you feel comfortable and relaxed.

Choose your destination, start time, and duration. We do short trips from 30 minutes or an hour, all the way up to half day rentals, and overnight camping trips.

Local: (231) 715-2925

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Bailey B | September 2026
Wonderful hiking experience!
My sister and I went on a hiking tour to arch rock and it was wonderful! Our guide, Jacob, was very friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable about the island's landmarks and the native mythology that...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Sarah N | September 2026
Sunrise Kayak Tour
Glen was amazing! We did the sunrise kayak tour and he was a great guide. He made sure we felt comfortable with potential changes in weather and throughout the actual tour itself. I would 100% do the...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Lauren L | September 2026
Give Glen a Raise! (We love Glen)
My company went on the Arch Rock Excursion as part of our corporate retreat, and we are still raving about it a week later. It's always nice to have a sunny day and calm water, but what really made...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Tammi G | September 2026
An easy, magical evening on the water
I run a women's travel club, and I booked Great Turtle's sunset tour for 10 of us on our Mackinac Island trip in September. The booking was simple, and everything went exactly the way they said it...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Lindsay P | August 2026
Our sunrise kayak tour with Great Turtle was the highlight of our trip to Mackinac Island.
Our sunrise kayak tour with Great Turtle was the highlight of our trip to Mackinac Island. Our guide was super knowledgable and patient with our different sporting levels. We felt relaxed to go at...

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Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5

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Amenities
Sustainability Initiatives
  • Eco-friendly
  • Water-Efficient Appliances
  • Recycling Program
  • Food Waste Reduction Program
  • Locally Sourced Food
  • Green Cleaning Products
  • Eco Certification
  • Uses Renewable Energy
Features
  • Family-friendly
  • Pet-friendly
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
Accessible Travel
Blind/Low Vision
  • Guided Tours
Cognitive/Autism Spectrum/Developmental Disabilities
  • Sensory Friendly
Mobility/Wheelchair Users
  • Wheelchair accessible entrances at main entry

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