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Welcome Win-Some Women!
This month we will once again be welcoming the Win-Some Women conference. We are looking forward to their arrival in just a few short days. If you are attending the conference, please watch for signs for parking areas as you arrive. See you soon! Continue reading
Night Sky Cruises Now Available!
Calling all night owls! Be sure to check out our 2013 Night Sky Cruise schedule. We have added even more cruises this year, including two late night Meteor Shower Cruises. New for 2013 – Night Sky Cruise tickets will be … Continue reading
Shepler’s Gives Back
Shepler’s will once again be participating in the Cheboygan County United Way’s Walk for Warmth. On Saturday, February 16th, our small winter crew will meet with other participants at the Cheboygan Youth Center to walk and raise money that goes … Continue reading
Chris Shepler Named 2014 ABA Marketplace Chairman!
Our very own, Chris Shepler, has been announced as the 2014 ABA Marketplace Chairman! Read about the announcement and Chris’ Q&A with Group Travel Supplier. Continue reading
Lighthouse Schedule and tickets available now!
Drum roll please…The 2013 Lighthouse Cruise schedule is ready and posted on our “Lighthouses” page and tickets are on sale NOW! Continue reading
Our 2013 Cruise schedules will be coming soon!
We had a wonderful year cruising the Straits area with our guests this year and we’re looking forward to taking you out to see the lighthouses and the night skies again next year. It looks like we will begin our … Continue reading
Gift Certificates are Available Now
You know what makes a great stocking stuffer? The Gift of Adventure. Give a special friend or family member a ferry ride to Mackinac Island and they’ll be sure to remember your gift for years to come. Or give the … Continue reading
Welcome Win-Some Women!
This month we will once again be welcoming the Win-Some Women conference. We are looking forward to their arrival in just a few short days. If you are attending the conference, please watch for signs for parking areas as you … Continue reading
Take a Moon Cruise with Shepler’s this Fall!
This year we are offering some great new cruises in cooperation with the International Dark Sky Park at the Headlands in Mackinaw City! Come experience the sunset and moonrise on the Straits of Mackinac. Each cruise will be narrated by Mary … Continue reading
Kids Ride FREE for Labor Day Weekend!
Saturday, Sunday and Monday of this Labor Day Weekend, (September 1st – 3rd) all kids ages 12 and under ride FREE!! No special promotion codes, no gimmicks, just free kid’s tickets from both Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. This promotion … Continue reading
Take the Boat to Walk the Bridge!
If you are planning to walk the Bridge this Labor Day, take the boat instead of the bus! Just purchase a round trip ticket and take the boat from Mackinaw City to the Island and hop on the boat for … Continue reading
Tweet-Up Under the Bridge July 28th
What’s a tweet-up? We get that question every year. A tweet-up is a meet up of those who you interact with on twitter, facebook, and all other forms of social media. Basically, we want to meet everyone who follows us! … Continue reading
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Fundraiser!
Thank you to those of you who donated to our St. Ignace lemonade stand earlier this month! You helped us raise $748.44 to help fight childhood cancer! If you were not able to help in St. Ignace, here’s another chance. August … Continue reading
Be a Captain for a Day!
Well, not really…but we’ll teach you what it takes to be a Captain on the Great Lakes! When: Sunday, June 17th at 12:00 noon. Where: Shepler’s Mackinac Island Dock aboard the Sacre Bleu Who: Everyone! What: Learn what it takes … Continue reading
St. Ignace Schedule extended for the weekend!
We want you to spend as much time on the Island as you can this weekend, so we are extending our St. Ignace schedule on Saturday, June 16th and Sunday, June 17th. Additional departures: To Island: 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 … Continue reading
4th of July Fireworks Tickets On Sale!
Annual 4th of July Cruise Come celebrate the 4th of July in style. Shepler’s offers an annual two hour Fireworks Cruise in the Straits of Mackinac. Cruise out to the Mackinac Bridge and see the magnificent structure up close before … Continue reading
Mighty Mac Departures Begin in St. Ignace!
On Friday, May 25th at 9:30 a.m., we will have our first Mighty Mac Departure of the season. For those of you who have never experienced one of these special trips, we take you under the Mackinac Bridge on the … Continue reading
Welcome Win-Some Women!
This month we will once again be welcoming the Win-Some Women conference. We are looking forward to their arrival in just a few short days. Continue reading
Schedule Update for St. Ignace
We will be operating a 7:30 a.m. departure to the Island from St. Ignace and an 8:00 a.m. departure to St. Ignace from the Island on Sunday, April 29th for all you Early Birds!
Shepler’s Alerts
March 14, 2012 BREAKING NEWS: We will begin running passenger service tomorrow, March 15 at 9:30 am. Our fast ferry will begin April 1st (and that’s no joke.) See below for the schedule: March 15 – March 31 From St. … Continue reading
Ferry + Bus = A Comfortable Combo
How many people can say that they have ridden a bus to Mackinac Island? Shepler’s is offering yet another unique service for you this winter: we will pick you up at your car with our bus and drive you directly … Continue reading
Fast Ferry Service Continues Through January 2!
Merry Christmas! Our present to you…we will continue to run the fast ferry through January 2! If the weather stays calm, as it has been, then we will keep the fast ferry operating. This will be determined on a week … Continue reading
The Perfect Gift…Ferry Tickets!
If you are looking for a gift for that hard-to-buy-for person, why not get them a gift certificate for a trip to Mackinac Island? Or if you want even more excitement, we have our Lighthouse Cruise gift certificates available. Just … Continue reading
Top 5 Reasons to Visit this Fall!
There are more than 5 reasons to visit this Fall, but these are definitely the highlights. See if you agree. Very few crowds. If you want to feel like the Island is yours, this is the time to come. Take a silent … Continue reading
Online Purchase Friendly Reminder
If you are still holding onto tickets that you purchased online in 2011, please note that some venues will be closing soon. Below is a list of closing dates for the events that we sell online. Once the attractions close … Continue reading
Great Turtle Race – October 22nd
For those of you who are participating in the Great Turtle Race, please identify yourself at the ticket office for a special rate for round trip tickets. Our ferry schedule for that morning from Mackinaw City is as follows: 7:30 … Continue reading
Shepler’s Tweetup!
Thanks to all who joined us for our second annual Tweetup! We had a great time watching the Jack Pine Lumberjacks and visiting with old friends and new. Congratulations to Dori Steckley, who was our Grand Prize winner and took … Continue reading
Grand Hotel Admission and Lunch Tickets Now On Sale
For the first time, Grand Hotel Admission and Lunch tickets are now on sale through our website. You can purchase ferry tickets and add Grand tickets to your order through our Tickets page. Just print out vouchers from home and … Continue reading
Upcoming Yacht Races
Want to be a spectator at two of the biggest yacht races in the area? Plan your trip to Mackinac now to watch these exciting events! Chicago to Mackinac Race July 16-19, 2011 >> Learn More Bayview’s Port Huron to … Continue reading
Second Annual Shepler’s Tweetup!
Join us for Shepler’s Ferry Second Annual Tweetup! The first 30 people to check-in at the Tweetup will receive a free t-shirt! Shepler’s Ferry Tweetup Date: Saturday, August 6th Time: 9:30AM-11:00AM Place: Mackinaw City Dock >> Follow us on Twitter >> RSVP on Facebook … Continue reading
Mighty Mac Departures this Weekend!
If you are coming to Mackinac Island for Memorial Weekend, try to plan your trip to the Island around one of our Mighty Mac Departures. We started this departure four years ago and it has become wildly popular! We will … Continue reading
Mackinaw City Memorial Day Parade!
Come see us in the Mackinaw City Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 28th at 1:00 p.m. We don’t know if you’ve heard about this parade, but it’s kind of a big deal! Marching Bands from all over the state … Continue reading
Fireworks Cruise Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets for the July 4th Fireworks Cruise are now on sale by calling our Mackinaw City office. There is really no better way to see this spectacular show. Here is the information on this year’s cruises: Mackinaw City Cruise: Departs … Continue reading
St. Ignace Preseason Schedule
We will be running our fast ferry from St. Ignace to the Island prior to our published schedule. See below for our times. April 15 – May 5, 2011 Leave St. Ignace Leave Mackinac Island *7:30 am *8:00 am … Continue reading
Mackinaw City Dock is Open!
Daily departures are now leaving from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island! Check our schedule for times. We hope to see you on the dock!
Chris Shepler to Serve on ABA Marketplace Advisory Committee
CHRIS SHEPLER TO SERVE ON ABA MARKETPLACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE WASHINGTON -Chris Shepler, Vice President, Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, St. Ignace MI has been appointed to the American Bus Association’s (ABA) 2010 Marketplace Advisory Committee (MAC). MAC is the strategic group … Continue reading
Win 2 Free Ferry Tickets!
Shepler’s fans! Want a chance to win 2 free Ferry Tickets for your visit this summer? All you have to do is: 1. Like our Facebook page (if you haven’t already!) 2. Post a link to the page on our … Continue reading
Meet one of our captains!
In 2007, the Detroit Free Press website, freep.com, ran a series of interviews about summer jobs in Michigan and Shepler’s Captain Kevin Coe was one of the people featured in July. See his interview about the life of a ferry captain … Continue reading
US Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw Finds a Home
An old friend has come to live in Mackinaw City. An iconic fixture on the straits for over 60 years, the USCG Cutter Mackinaw has been decommissioned and will live out its days as a historical museum, permanently moored at … Continue reading
Mackinaw City Tourism Professional Receives Prestigious Awards.
MACKINAW CITY, MI. (JANUARY 4, 2005) – Bill Shepler, President of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry has been named a recipient of both the Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement award from National Tour Association (NTA) and Travel Michigan’s Outstanding Achievement in Tourism … Continue reading