On The Water
Whatever your interest in lakes, shores and open waters of Pure Michigan, you'll find plenty of adventures here in St. Ignace.
Ferry Companies
Three passenger-ferry lines operate from the harbor of Moran Bay offering Mackinac Island visitors round-trip passage. The schedule might include a tour of the Mackinac Bridge with an educational narration during the crossing. Season opens when the ice goes out in spring and runs until after New Year when the ice freezes over.
Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry P.O. Box 220
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Phone 906-847-3351
Toll free 800-542-8528
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
601 N. State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Phone 906-643-9440
Toll free 800-828-6157
Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry
587 N. State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Phone 906-643-7635
Toll free 800-638-9892
Boat Cruises
Our port offers water-borne excursions for a variety of adventurers.
Sunset Cruises on the Straits of Mackinac are very popular as sunset occurs so late in the evening this far north and the vistas of sky and water are spectacular. Your cruise will include passage under the Mackinac Bridge and close-up viewing of Mackinac Island. Star Line hosts these cruises on Monday evenings during July and August.
Vespers Cruises - Song and prayers provide solace to the soul and spirit as the scenes of shore and shoal pass by. Arnold Line offers this cruise on Friday evenings during July and August.
Lighthouse Cruises - A fabulous opportunity for lighthouse buffs, includes short- and long-day cruises of even a two-day adventure. Offered by Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry.
Soo Locks Boat Tours - See all four U.S. locks, St. Mary's Rapids, giant hydro-electric plants and historic Canadian Lock. Experience "locking through" from Lake Huron to Lake Superior. Cruise underneath International Highway Bridge, and get a sailor's view of many interesting sites. Cruise along side giant lake freighters and ocean vessels.
Charters
E.U.P. Fishing Charters - Guaranteed Fish! 1/2 and Daily rates. Equipment furnished. Coast Guard & DNR inspected. 35 years experience. Children welcome. Ports: St. Ignace, Mackinac Island, and Sault Ste. Marie. Toll free 877-475-3474 or email: catchfish@lighthouse.net.
Dream Seakers Fishing Tours - provides the ultimate fishing experience featuring our "no skunk guarantee" with all gear and safety equipment included. We also offer guided tours of the beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands. Captain James C. Shutt, USCG Lic. #826374. Toll free 888-634-3419.
Marinas
St. Ignace Public Marina – 136 slips, state-of-the-art facility, pumpout, 30 & 50 amp elec., 200 amp for large slips, gas & diesel, water, cable TV, internet, wells up to 120 ft., 24-hour security, heads, showers, laundry, grills, picnic tables, dog run. Phone 906-643-8131 or 800-447-2757.
Mackinac Island State Dock – 70 transient slips, pumpout, 30 amp elec., gas & diesel, water, cable TV, internet, heads, showers, laundry, swimming pool & whirlpool, rec area, grills, picnic tables, dog walk. Phone 906-847-3561.
Mackinaw City Marina – 78 transient slips, pumpout, 30 & 50 amp elec., gas & diesel, water, cable TV, internet, heads, showers, laundry, swimming pool & whirlpool, rec area, grills, picnic tables, dog walk. Phone 231-436-5269.
Water Recreation
Boat launches – St. Ignace City maintained, phone 906-643-8131.
Hazelton Street – four boat ramps, a protected breakwall, paved parking, fish cleaning station and restrooms.
City Dock #3 – one double-wide ramp, a protected breakwall, paved parking, restrooms, picnic area with grills, pavilion, playground.
St. Ignace waterfront parks – the waterfront public access district, maintained by the City of St. Ignace. Phone 906-643-8545.
Kiwanis Beach – features a sand beach, picnic area and pavilion overlooking Moran Bay and Mackinac Island, historic site of Native American village.
Huron Boardwalk - this planked wooden walkway traverses the waterfront north to south and has educational historic markers along the route. It begins at Kiwanis Beach behind the Indian Village and terminates at American Legion Memorial Park.
Wawatam Viewing Pier and Lighthouse - the old railroad termination point at the Straits of Mackinac is now a viewing pier with a working lighthouse. The remains of the old structures used to raise and lower the train track ramps, the counter weights for balance, are part of this shoreline location. Old rail cars, including an authentic caboose, are adjoined to local business buildings.
American Legion Memorial Park – features memorial flag pavilion, beach, picnic area, seating pavilion, playground, restrooms, horseshoes and volleyball area.
City Park, Dock #3 – overlooking Mackinac Island, pavilion, picnic area, large playground, viewing and fishing pier, boat launch, restrooms.
Mackinac Bridge and Bridge View Park - located on the shore of the Straits of Mackinac with the park just west of the Mackinac Bridge Authority toll plaza. The observation center contains interpretive presentations of the Bridge and its history, the picnic pavilion offers a spectacular view of the Bridge for photo opportunities. Mackinac Bridge Authority maintained. Phone 906-643-7600.