BUY NOW. FERRY LATER.
Secure your Mackinac Island ferry tickets now — no dates or times required.
Our 2026 ferry schedule is live, with flexible Fast Ferry and Classic Ferry options ready whenever you are.
2026 FERRY SCHEDULE
FAST FERRY TICKETS
CLASSIC FERRY TICKETS
WINTER SERVICE
Winter Service Temporarily Suspended
Due to ice conditions preventing safe vessel passage, our winter ferry service is temporarily suspended.
Operations will resume as soon as conditions allow.
For the latest updates, we recommend signing up for our text alerts: Simply text MackinacFerry to 41411
ARNOLD GROUPS
EVERY GROUP HAS A REASON. WE FERRY YOU THERE.
Getting a group to Mackinac Island doesn’t need to be complicated. Arnold makes it easy, affordable, and reliable.
We specialize in group ferry transportation — smooth, on-time crossings that get your group to and from Mackinac Island.
ARNOLD GIFT CARDS
An Arnold Gift Card is an easy win — no dates, no stress, just a ferry ride to Mackinac Island whenever the time is right.
Email it directly to the recipient, or email it to yourself, print it, and tuck it into a card!
Buy Your Tickets Online
The fastest way to start your trip.
Tickets arrive by text or email, and can be added to your Apple or Google Wallet.
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Classic
NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE
Departing from our historic Classic Dock in St. Ignace, Arnold Transit Company Classic Ferries offer more than just a ride—it’s a leisurely, 30–40 minute cruise across the Straits of Mackinac that sets the tone for the day ahead.
Cross the Mighty Mac. Board a classic ferry. Watch the island come into view. Round the lighthouse as the harbor comes alive—with ferries docking, horses guiding carriages, and bicycles weaving through the charm of downtown.
THIS IS ISLAND TIME IN MOTION – Relaxing, Unforgettable & Uniquely Mackinac.
