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		<title>Shepler&#8217;s Mackinac Island Ferry</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:36:31 +0000</pubDate>
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First Class Service. Every Guest. Every Day.
Shepler&#8217;s clean, comfortable passenger ferries zip you safely to Mackinac Island in just 16 minutes!
You may choose from the cushioned seats and wide aisles of our main deck lounge, or experience a spectacular panoramic view of the Straits of Mackinac from the open-air top-deck seating area.
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<strong>First Class Service. Every Guest. Every Day.</strong></p>
<p>Shepler&#8217;s clean, comfortable passenger ferries zip you safely to Mackinac Island in just 16 minutes!</p>
<p>You may choose from the cushioned seats and wide aisles of our main deck lounge, or experience a spectacular panoramic view of the Straits of Mackinac from the open-air top-deck seating area.</p>
<p><strong>Quick Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong> &bull; <a href="http://sheplersferry.com/schedule" target=_blank>Ferry Schedules</a></strong></p>
<p><strong> &bull; <a href="http://sheplersferry.com/tickets/" target=_blank>Purchase Tickets</a></strong></p>
<p><strong> &bull; <a href="http://sheplersferry.com/cruises/" target=_blank>Night Ski, Fireworks and Lighthouse Cruises</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Shepler&#8217;s Mackinac Island Ferry</strong><br />
556 E. Central<br />
Mackinaw City, MI 49701<br />
1-800-828-6157</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://sheplersferry.com" target=_blank><strong>Visit Shepler&#8217;s Mackinac Island Ferry Website &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong></a></strong></p>
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<h2>Shepler&#8217;s Mackinac Island Ferry On Facebook</h2>
<p>Below are the latest postings from the Shepler&#8217;s Mackinac Island Ferry Page On Facebook.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sheplersferry" target="_blank">Visit Shepler&#8217;s Mackinac Island Ferry Facebook Page >>></a></strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://sheplersferry.com" target=_blank><strong>Visit Shepler&#8217;s Mackinac Island Ferry Website &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong></a></strong></p>
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		<title>Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Winter Schedule



Winter Service &#8211; Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry
Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry offers winter ferry service from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island November thru April, weather permitting. (Service is halted during the winter when the harbors freeze over &#8211; generally sometime in January to sometime in March or April. [...]]]></description>
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<h3>Winter Service &#8211; Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry</h3>
<p>Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry offers winter ferry service from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island November thru April, weather permitting. (Service is halted during the winter when the harbors freeze over &#8211; generally sometime in January to sometime in March or April. Check the website and/or facebook page for latest updates on service.)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mackinacferry.com/schedules/?dockId=95" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Winter Schedule &#8211; Page</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mackinacisland.net/wp-content/Star-Line-Mackinac-Island-2019-2020-Winter-Schedule.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Winter Schedule &#8211; PDF</strong></a></p>
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<h3>Spring &#038; Summer Service &#8211; Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry</h3>
<p>Board the barrier free main decks of a Star Line Hydro-Jet ferry and enjoy a panoramic view of the Straits that includes the Mackinac Bridge.</p>
<p>Then sit back, relax and enjoy the area&#8217;s scenic beauty, from the comfort of our glass enclosed cabins or our open air observation decks. Watch as Star Line&#8217;s Hydro-Jets produce their distinctive 35&#8242; roostertail spray.</p>
<p><strong>Star Line Services</strong></p>
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<li>Over 65 Round Trips Daily (in season)</li>
<li>Free Daily Parking</li>
<li>Secured Overnight, Indoor &amp; Valet Parking</li>
<li>Free Luggage Handling</li>
<li>Largest Modern Fleet Serving Mackinac Island</li>
<li>Only HydroJet Ferry Service On the Great Lakes</li>
<li>Glass Enclosed Lower Deck &amp; Open Air Observation Deck</li>
<li>Handicap Accessible</li>
<li>Clean Restrooms &amp; Enclosed Waiting Area at Docks</li>
<li>Major Credit Cards Honored</li>
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<p><strong>Quick Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong> &bull; <a href="https://www.mackinacferry.com/summer-schedules/" target=_blank>2019 Ferry Rates &#038; Schedules</a></strong></p>
<p><strong> &bull; <a href="https://tickets.mackinacferry.com/webstore/landingpage?cg=ferrytickets&#038;c=TICKETS" target=_blank>Order Tickets Online</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry</strong><br />
587 N. State Street<br />
St. Ignace, MI 49781<br />
1-800-638-9892</p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.mackinacferry.com"><strong>Visit Starline Mackinac Island Ferry Website &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong></a></strong></p>
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<h2>Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry On Facebook</h2>
<p>Below are the latest postings from the Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Page On Facebook.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.mackinacferry.com" target="_blank">Visit the Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Facebook Page >>></a></strong></p>
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		<title>Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry &#8211; March 27, 2016
Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry is the oldest yet most modern passenger ferry and freight service from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, Michigan, to historic Mackinac Island.
With courteous passenger services and the experienced seamanship of our crew, Arnold has been warmly welcoming thousands of vacationers and groups &#8220;Up North&#8221; [...]]]></description>
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<strong>Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry &#8211; March 27, 2016</strong></a></div>
<p>Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry is the oldest yet most modern passenger ferry and freight service from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, Michigan, to historic Mackinac Island.</p>
<p>With courteous passenger services and the experienced seamanship of our crew, Arnold has been warmly welcoming thousands of vacationers and groups &#8220;Up North&#8221; for more than 125 years.</p>
<p>No reservations needed. Get your tickets online or at any Arnold Reception Center and come aboard! Within minutes you will depart for your island adventure!</p>
<p>$1 off bike rental. Show us your Arnold ferry ticket stub at Lakeside Bicycle Rental on Arnold&#8217;s Mackinac Island dock for $1.00 off each bike rented.</p>
<p><strong>Quick Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong> • <a href="http://www.arnoldline.com/ride-arnoldline/departures/mackinaw-city" target="_blank">Mackinaw City Schedule</a></strong></p>
<p><strong> • <a href="http://www.arnoldline.com/ride-arnoldline/departures/st-ignace" target="_blank">St. Ignace Schedule</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry</strong><br />
PO Box 220<br />
Mackinac Island, MI 49757<br />
(800) 542-8528 or (906) 847-3351</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.arnoldline.com" target="_top"><strong>Visit Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry Website &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong></a></strong></p>
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<h2>Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry On Facebook</h2>
<p>Below are the latest postings from Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry On Facebook.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/arnoldtransitco" target="_blank">Visit Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry Facebook Page &gt;&gt;&gt;</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.arnoldline.com" target="_top"><strong>Visit Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry Website &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong></a></strong></p>
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		<title>The Summer Crew starts arriving on the Island</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a video from April 2008 of the annual task of transporting the horses over to the island and getting them ready for the summer&#8230; (youtube video courtesy of PNRnews)

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