A new dimension to effortless entertaining.
Whether you want to:
• See a sunset from the water;
• Experience a soul-lifting vesper service;
• Go down memory lane at one of biggest antique and classic car shows in the country; or
• Tour the Les Cheneaux Channels
Arnold ferries will take you and others who share your passions and interests, on our scheduled, special cruises.
But you may also arrange to spend time on the water with people you want to celebrate a special day, an extraordinary accomplishment or great opportunity. We offer our privately chartered cruises. Entertaining couldn’t be easier when your wedding rehearsal dinner or reception, family celebration or company outing is aboard our ferry. For reservations or more information, contact us.
Public Cruises
Mackinaw City Cruises - "Evening on the Straits"
This year the Arnold Line will be featuring an "Evening on the Straits" cruise including excursions under the Mackinac Bridge.
These popular events are available to the public June 12 thru August 16, 2007. Cruise time is from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday (except specialty cruises and blocked out dates noted below).
The cost is $15.00 per adult ticket and $7.00 per child ticket ages 5-12.
We have tour group and school group rates available, please call 1-800-542-8528 for more information and to purchase tickets.
All cruises are subject to weather and availability. Cruises cancelled due to weather afford full refund of pre-purchased tickets.
Friday St. Ignace Sunset Cruises
You may have marveled at the mighty Mackinac Bridge from the shore or crossed its five-mile expanse by car, or even by foot during our Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk, but now you can go beneath it as the western sky turns from blue to crimson, lavender and gold. Even if the weather is cloudy, it is an end-of-the-day journey that will ease your mind as only the Straits of Mackinac can.
St. Ignace Sunset Cruises - 2008 Schedule
Boats depart from the Arnold Line Dock #1. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
For more information or to book your cruise, call the St. Ignace Dock at: 1-906-643-8275
Sunday & Tuesday Vesper Services
This place where two great waters meet…where land masses reach but cannot touch…is sacred. No one can look to the horizon at sunset and not have their spirit stir. So for 20 years we have offered our boats to area ministries to spend time in prayer and song and awe of Providence. Please join us for our vesper services. No tickets are required.
Sunday Vesper Services - Mackinaw City - 2007
Boats depart Mackinaw City from the Old State Dock on Sunday evenings. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Our captains set sail:
A free-will offering is taken during the cruise to cover boat rental.
If you have questions, please call:
Kristi Lananga, Youth Director
Straits Area Resort Ministry
231-597-0353
Tuesday Vesper Services - St. Ignace - 2007
Boats depart from the Arnold Line Dock #1. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
A free-will offering is taken during the cruise to cover boat rental.
If you have questions, please call:
The St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce
906-643-8717
Special Event Cruises
Blues Cruise - 2007
June 22, July 20, and August 17
7:00-10:00 pm
Price: $25/person or $40/couple
For more info or to order tickets please call: 800-542-8528
CMU Music Cruise - 2007
July 12, July 26, and August 9
For more information and to order tickets please call 1-800-727-9268.
32nd Annual Straits Area Antique Auto Show
June 28 thru July1, 2007
Downtown St. Ignace, Michigan
One of the largest all-make, all-model shows in the country! Over 300 antique, custom, and celebrity automobiles take part in this internationally acclaimed event. Parades, cruises, awards, and more! More info>
Antique Auto Show 4-Day Boat Pass
This four-day pass is good for unlimited passage on any Arnold ferry between St. Ignace, the Island and Mackinaw City, Thursday, June 28-Sunday, July 1, 2007. You may purchase your pass at the St. Ignace Reception Center, the Mackinaw City Reception Center, the Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry Line Office or online. Advance passes may also be purchased by phone: (906) 847-3351 (please have your credit card number ready). Roundtrip bike passes must be purchased separately.
32nd Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show & Festival of Arts
August 9, 2008
Hessel, Michigan
The Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show & Festival of Arts is easily the largest show featuring antique and classic wood boats in the country! Boats come from as far away as California and Florida. Many are in daily use during the summer months as the main source of transportation to and from the cottages dotting the area’s sheltered islands. An art festival is held in conjunction with the boat show and features the work of nearly 75 of Michigan’s finest artists. More info>
2008 Les Cheneaux and Hessel Boat Show Cruise
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Round Trip Fare and Boat Show Admission
The round trip fare does not cover departures from Mackinaw City or from St. Ignace (see departure and return times above).
Les Cheneaux Channel Cruise only
12 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. depart Hessel aboard the Straits of Mackinac II. The tour of these beautiful channels takes 1.5 to 2 hours. This fare is for the cruise only; it does not include your Boat Show admission.
Advance tickets go on sale, Monday, July 28, 2007. Tickets will be available at the Mackinac Island Arnold Transit Office or the Mackinaw City Reception Center beginning July 28, 2008, as well as on the day of the event. Les Cheneaux Channel Cruise tickets will also be on sale at the Boat Show from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Whether you want to:
• See a sunset from the water;
• Experience a soul-lifting vesper service;
• Go down memory lane at one of biggest antique and classic car shows in the country; or
• Tour the Les Cheneaux Channels
Arnold ferries will take you and others who share your passions and interests, on our scheduled, special cruises.
But you may also arrange to spend time on the water with people you want to celebrate a special day, an extraordinary accomplishment or great opportunity. We offer our privately chartered cruises. Entertaining couldn’t be easier when your wedding rehearsal dinner or reception, family celebration or company outing is aboard our ferry. For reservations or more information, contact us.
Public Cruises
Mackinaw City Cruises - "Evening on the Straits"This year the Arnold Line will be featuring an "Evening on the Straits" cruise including excursions under the Mackinac Bridge.
These popular events are available to the public June 12 thru August 16, 2007. Cruise time is from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday (except specialty cruises and blocked out dates noted below).
The cost is $15.00 per adult ticket and $7.00 per child ticket ages 5-12.
We have tour group and school group rates available, please call 1-800-542-8528 for more information and to purchase tickets.
All cruises are subject to weather and availability. Cruises cancelled due to weather afford full refund of pre-purchased tickets.
Friday St. Ignace Sunset Cruises You may have marveled at the mighty Mackinac Bridge from the shore or crossed its five-mile expanse by car, or even by foot during our Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk, but now you can go beneath it as the western sky turns from blue to crimson, lavender and gold. Even if the weather is cloudy, it is an end-of-the-day journey that will ease your mind as only the Straits of Mackinac can.
St. Ignace Sunset Cruises - 2008 ScheduleBoats depart from the Arnold Line Dock #1. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
| Cruise Time | Cruise Dates | Ticket | ||||
| 8:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. |
June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8 |
$15 per Adult $7 per child |
For more information or to book your cruise, call the St. Ignace Dock at: 1-906-643-8275
Sunday & Tuesday Vesper Services This place where two great waters meet…where land masses reach but cannot touch…is sacred. No one can look to the horizon at sunset and not have their spirit stir. So for 20 years we have offered our boats to area ministries to spend time in prayer and song and awe of Providence. Please join us for our vesper services. No tickets are required.
Sunday Vesper Services - Mackinaw City - 2007 Boats depart Mackinaw City from the Old State Dock on Sunday evenings. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Our captains set sail:
| 8 p.m. sharp 1 boat |
6 & 8 p.m. sharp 2 boats |
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| June 17 June 24 July 1 August 19 August 26 |
July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 5 August 12 September 2 |
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A free-will offering is taken during the cruise to cover boat rental.
If you have questions, please call:
Kristi Lananga, Youth Director
Straits Area Resort Ministry
231-597-0353
Tuesday Vesper Services - St. Ignace - 2007Boats depart from the Arnold Line Dock #1. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
| 8:30 p.m. sharp 1 boat |
8 p.m. sharp 1 boat |
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July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 |
August 7 August 14 August 21 |
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A free-will offering is taken during the cruise to cover boat rental.
If you have questions, please call:
The St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce
906-643-8717
Special Event Cruises
Blues Cruise - 2007
June 22, July 20, and August 17
7:00-10:00 pm
Price: $25/person or $40/couple
For more info or to order tickets please call: 800-542-8528
CMU Music Cruise - 2007
July 12, July 26, and August 9
For more information and to order tickets please call 1-800-727-9268.
32nd Annual Straits Area Antique Auto Show June 28 thru July1, 2007
Downtown St. Ignace, Michigan
One of the largest all-make, all-model shows in the country! Over 300 antique, custom, and celebrity automobiles take part in this internationally acclaimed event. Parades, cruises, awards, and more! More info> Antique Auto Show 4-Day Boat PassThis four-day pass is good for unlimited passage on any Arnold ferry between St. Ignace, the Island and Mackinaw City, Thursday, June 28-Sunday, July 1, 2007. You may purchase your pass at the St. Ignace Reception Center, the Mackinaw City Reception Center, the Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry Line Office or online. Advance passes may also be purchased by phone: (906) 847-3351 (please have your credit card number ready). Roundtrip bike passes must be purchased separately.
| Adults $30 | Child (5-13) $20 | |||||
32nd Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show & Festival of Arts
August 9, 2008
Hessel, Michigan
The Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show & Festival of Arts is easily the largest show featuring antique and classic wood boats in the country! Boats come from as far away as California and Florida. Many are in daily use during the summer months as the main source of transportation to and from the cottages dotting the area’s sheltered islands. An art festival is held in conjunction with the boat show and features the work of nearly 75 of Michigan’s finest artists. More info> 2008 Les Cheneaux and Hessel Boat Show Cruise Saturday, August 9, 2008
- 8-8:30 a.m. depart Mackinaw City aboard the Straits of Mackinac II for Mackinac Island
- 10 a.m. depart Mackinac Island (official starting point) aboard the Straits of Mackinac II for Hessel
- 12 p.m or 2:30 p.m. depart Hessel aboard the Straits of Mackinac II for the Les Cheneaux Island Channel Cruise. The tour of these beautiful channels takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
- 4 p.m. depart Hessel aboard the Straits of Mackinac II for Mackinac Island.
Round Trip Fare and Boat Show Admission
The round trip fare does not cover departures from Mackinaw City or from St. Ignace (see departure and return times above).
| Adults $TBD | Child (5-12) $TBD | |||||
Les Cheneaux Channel Cruise only
12 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. depart Hessel aboard the Straits of Mackinac II. The tour of these beautiful channels takes 1.5 to 2 hours. This fare is for the cruise only; it does not include your Boat Show admission.
| Adults $TBD | Child (5-12) $TBD | |||||
Advance tickets go on sale, Monday, July 28, 2007. Tickets will be available at the Mackinac Island Arnold Transit Office or the Mackinaw City Reception Center beginning July 28, 2008, as well as on the day of the event. Les Cheneaux Channel Cruise tickets will also be on sale at the Boat Show from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
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