Mackinac Island Ferry Company - Mackinaw City

801 S. Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49707
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There is a limited schedule of Classic Boats departing from Mackinaw City. Please check their online schedule before arriving. Ticket office is open with trained personnel that can answer your questions. Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Company is the only Fast, Fun and Family Friendly, Hydro-Jet Ferry service to Mackinac Island. People of all ages enjoy the exhilarating ride on our boats, which produce the unique Water-Jet rooster tail. You will love the “Heroic Service” and “Pleasant Memories” our employees have been providing since 1878. Start your vacation here and “High Tail It” to Mackinac Island today!

Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Company is best known for their famous high-speed hydro-jet™ rooster tail boats, family-friendly atmosphere, and offering the most frequent number of trips to and from Mackinac Island and underneath the Mackinac Bridge.

If you are more adventurous, enjoy a ride to the island in pirate style aboard Star Line’s own “Good Fortune” pirate ship on Tuesday – Saturday to Mackinac Island beginning June 20th through September 5th.

Take advantage of their free daily parking and shuttle service to docks, group rates and affordable Mackinac Island ferry packages. Buy online and save!


Free US: (800) 638-9892

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Review Rating: 1 out of 5
Stampdad1 | September 2025
Try the other one. Service here is weak. No refunds
Told that economy parking was 4-5 blocks away but they had a shuttle. I parked with 20 minutes to spare but of course no shuttle came. Had to run to try to make it and was 5 feet from the gate...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
_cpfirewife0215 | August 2025
Great Company! Classic cruise was very reasonable!
We chose this company over the other! Staff is wonderful! From ordering a free shuttle pickup to the shuttle driver and Ferry captain and dock workers!
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Curious20850434333 | August 2025
Fantastic and efficient!
Dockmaster Andy made our morning by reaching out to say he found my husband's phone! He even arranged to have it at the ticket office near our hotel on the mainland! The staff and the boats were...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Mike G | July 2025
Great service.
If you want the “Disney” experience take Shepler’s. If you want friendly, helpful, personal service, then definitely take Arnold’s.
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Karen G | July 2025
Great ferry experience!
I took the ferry from Mackinaw City to the island and back. Ferry was on time and ride was smooth. The staff were very friendly. Special shout out to Sue, I wish I remembered her last name, she gave...

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Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5

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Amenities
Features
  • Accessibility
  • Historical Site
  • Family-friendly
  • Pet-friendly
  • Open Year-round
  • Motorcoach Parking
  • Lot/Paid Parking
  • Street Parking
  • Valet Parking
Sustainability Initiatives
  • Vehicle Charging Station
Accessible Travel
Accessible Travel Amenities
  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking
  • Shuttle Service
  • Service Animal Friendly
Mobility/Wheelchair Users
  • Passenger drop off/pick-up
  • Ramps
  • Wheelchair accessible entrances at main entry

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