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Where can I go by ferry from Mackinac Island?
2 ferry destinations from Mackinac Island: Mackinaw City and St. Ignace.
All Ferries from Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island → Mackinaw City16m – 26m · Shepler’s Mackinac Island FerryDaily from 21 April to 31 October 2026🚶 Foot onlyRoute guide written for the Mackinaw City → Mackinac Island direction; sailings run both ways.Mackinac Island → St. Ignace16m – 26m · Shepler’s Mackinac Island FerryDaily from 21 April to 31 October 2026, with several departures a day🚶 Foot onlyRoute guide written for the St. Ignace → Mackinac Island direction; sailings run both ways.
Plan your crossing from Mackinac Island
- Mackinaw City → Mackinac Island
Daily from 21 April to 31 October 2026; at least 4 departures a day at the start and end of the season and up to about 20 in peak summer
Peak timetable 22 May – 7 September; Mighty Mac (under-the-bridge) departures run on selected dates.
Source: Shepler’s 2026 ferry schedule, checked 2026-09-29
- St. Ignace → Mackinac Island
Daily from 21 April to 31 October 2026, with several departures a day
Direct departures take about 16 minutes; Mighty Mac departures pass under the Mackinac Bridge.
Source: Shepler’s 2026 ferry schedule, checked 2026-09-29
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Mackinac Island?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.