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USCG ICEBREAKER MACKINAW WAGB-83 “An American Hero Story”. The “Queen of the Great Lakes” was built as part of the war effort during World War II to meet the heavy demands of war materials and transportation during the winter months.
Decommissioned in 2006, she now resides at her namesake home of Mackinaw City and is open for public tours and group events.
Visit the Mess Deck, Engine Room, Captain's Quarters, Sick Bay, Galley, Navigation Room and more, all while you hear the story of the Mackinaw’s 62-year career breaking ice on the Great Lakes.
suntraveler53 | July 2026
Great experience! Worth visiting the Icebreaker
When my husband was a kid he lived in Escanaba, MI. Every winter the Icebreaker would come into Escanaba on Lake Michigan. He would go out in the freezing cold weather to watch this ship break up...
Mary Kay H | July 2026
Interesting Slice of History
This is a great piece of history for a great price. The tour is self guided which is awesome as you can go at your own pace. The exhibits are well maintained with wonderful detail and information...
243DLP | June 2026
Great tour
This was well worth the money to tour the ship and learn of the history. Very knowledgeable staff and the displays were done well. Be prepared to climb up and down stairs using chain rails!
anne b | June 2026
Very cool vessel!
Self guided tour full of fascinating information about this vessel. Especially loved reading about the introduction of women to the crew and their accomplishments.
Penny S | May 2026
Not open
Tripadvisor posted it was open and it was not.
The outside of the boat looked interesting.
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