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
VACATIONLOVERNewYork | August 2024
Don’t use
I wish I read the reviews before i booked with them. I was by the boat @ 7:50PM thinking that the boat leaves every 30 minutes. They were like nope nope we moved the ramp. When I questioned the time...
Review Rating: 1 out of 5
Roving794280 | July 2024
DO NOT USE!!!
DO NOT USE! Schedule means nothing. “Parking Attendant gave you wrong information. Did you check online?” Yes I did, and they are not following it even remotely. After almost 2 hours of runaround...
Review Rating: 1 out of 5
Toni S | July 2024
PIRATE CRUISE FIASCO
WE WILL NEVER USE OR RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY! We had booked the Pirate Family Cruise a few months ago to experience during our family vacation to Mackinac Island; it was to be the highlight of our...
Review Rating: 2 out of 5
Fearless49192157757 | July 2024
Disappointed with ticketing process
Ticketing process is brain dead. We had three families traveling together. Two of the groups were able to get ticket barcodes and skip the ticket booth. The third group, the website offered them...
Review Rating: 3 out of 5
BonB | June 2024
Room for improvement
The trip itself was fine, but the whole experience was somewhat disorganized. We bought our tickets online in advance to save what turned out to be a very small amount of money. Upon arrival, we...

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Overall Rating: 4.5 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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