Ferry Transportation
M ackinac Island ’ s location allows visitors the opportunity to ride to the Island in style on one of two ferry boat companies coming from both St . Ignace and Mackinaw City . Each company offers discount tickets for wedding groups that you can send to your guests ahead of time to use when coming to the Island . Ferries run every half hour daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day . A less frequent schedule applies in the Spring and Fall so be sure to check for exact times closer to your event . Schedules can be viewed on your smartphone if you ' re on the go .
As you depart the mainland on STAR LINE MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY COMPANY ' S hydro-jet ® boat , you journey back in time to one of Michigan ’ s premier wedding destinations . Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Company offers complementary passage and valet parking service for the wedding couple , free parking to all guests , along with group discounts if arranged prior to your wedding . Also , a late boat departure is available during mid-season for guests needing to leave for their mainland hotel .
For a truly unique experience , brides and grooms love having their wedding ceremony , reception , and rehearsal dinner while cruising the beautiful Straits of Mackinac aboard a classic ferry boat with their friends and family . Let our group tour expert help you plan your destination wedding : 800-638-9892 .
Your gateway to a perfect Mackinac wedding starts with SHEPLER ’ S MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY . With pre-arranged groups of twenty or more , your guests will receive a discounted ticket rate and the bride and groom will receive free ferry tickets and Premium On-Site Parking when traveling with Shepler ’ s on one of their clean , fast , comfortable ferry boats . Special needs and requests are cheerfully accommodated .
Call today and let Shepler ’ s Ferry make your wedding planning a piece of cake ! For assistance with your Island wedding and mainland to Island transportation , please call their Group Sales department at 1-800- 828-6157 or email groups @ sheplersferry . com .
With both ferry companies , guests can purchase their tickets online and save time when they get to the dock . With fast ferries and frequent departures , they ’ ll get your guests to the Island in no time !
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