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
Tara C | July 2025
Oh whole new perspective of beautiful Mackinac Island
Clair was the best guide. I’ve been on several of these and she gave the most instruction I’ve ever received. Too cloudy for a spectacular sunset but we got an awesome picture of us in front the...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
ddsnaik13 | July 2025
Must-do in Mackinac
Went on a solo kayak (half the group was dual kayaks) on a lovely day around Mackinac Island - our guide was very chill and helpful, and the water was fantastic (clear and cool on a warm day) This...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
marcibethm | June 2025
Enjoyable sunset kayak - even with clouds!
We massively enjoyed our sunset kayak with Claire on a recent trip to Mackinac Island. Despite cloudy weather that made seeing the sunset impossible, her gracious guiding provided a very enjoyable...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
egregory13 | June 2025
10/10 Arch Rock tour!
I took the 2-hour Arch Rock tour with guide Anthony and it was amazing! I've been kayaking for a long time and it's a great tour for beginners or those experienced kayakers who just want a relaxing...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Julie D | June 2025
Fantastic tour
Such a fun way to experience the island! Our guide, Jacob, was so knowledgeable! His stories of island lore were both fun and fascinating. The views were stunning! Very memorable trip. Highly...

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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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