19/08/2026
The logistics of getting to Mackinac Island don’t have to be complicated! Because there are zero cars allowed on the island, you have to arrive by boat or plane. If you are taking the ferry, here is exactly what you need to know:
- We took the Arnold Ferry from Mackinaw City for $37 USD round trip (there are also ferry options from St. Ignace)
- You can park at the terminal for $20-$40 USD, OR park at the hotel next door for only $10 a night.
- We arrived about 30 minutes before departure and had plenty of time to drop luggage, park, grab our tickets and line up for the boat.
- You drop your bags at the dock tent, and the crew ensures they are delivered straight to your hotel room.
📸 For the best pic on the ferry, grab a seat on the top deck, in the last row on the LEFT side of the boat for the absolute best views of the Mackinac Bridge on the way over to the island!
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