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Ferries to Mackinac Island can be accessed by Mackinaw City (on Michigan’s lower peninsula) or St. Ignace (upper peninsula).
Passage to Mackinac Island is provided by Shepler’s Ferry. Luggage transfer is simple and convenient, with assistance provided on both the mainland and Mackinac Island. Please allow three hours for luggage transfer from the time you check in with the Front Desk at The Grand Hotel.
You may purchase tickets directly online.
Parking
Ample parking is available at all mainland ferry docks.
If you arrive by ferry, luggage transfer to The Grand Hotel is simple and convenient. Upon check-in, present your luggage tags provided by the ferry service at the front desk and the hotel will deliver your luggage to your room within three hours of check-in. Please keep this in mind when preparing to participate in their evening dress code.
For your return trip back to the mainland, follow the in-room instructions. Your luggage will be tagged and transferred from your room to a secure location on the appropriate mainland dock. The hotel requests a minimum three-hour window for the transfer. Guests departing by ferry prior to 9 am should transfer their own luggage to the dock.
If you are flying into the region, see below for some tips and information for the closest airports to Mackinac Island. There are both commercial and private air options, along with shuttle details, to help make your travel as easy as possible. Click here to learn more.
When you arrive to the island, you may either enjoy a short walk (roughly 10-15 minutes) from the ferry dock to Grand Hotel or opt for a Taxi Carriage, which are generally available between 8 am and 5 pm. All rides to the hotel from the ferry docks are $9.00 per person (CASH ONLY).
We recommend arranging a taxi in advance of your arrival by contacting the Mackinac Island Taxi Company directly at 906-847-3323 prior to boarding your ferry to the island.
