No other ferry service to Mackinac Island offers a longer sailing season than Arnold Transit Co. From early spring to late fall, Arnold’s triple-deck catamarans and classic ferries cross the straits seven days a week.
Our ferries are the largest on the straits so you will always be on our next trip across!
St. Ignace Spring Schedule
March 15, 2010 until further notice
8:00
11:00
3:45
am
am
pm
8:45
12:00
4:30
am
noon
pm
Due to Ice conditions
Schedule subject to change without notice
Arnold Transit Co. PO Box 220
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(800) 542-8528 or (906) 847-3351
(Note: Spoke with the Arnold Transit Co. and the last Arnold Ferry passenger service to Mackinac Island was yesterday, January 7, 2010 – They were unable to get through the ice out of St. Ignace today (January 8, 2010) – It’s Great Lakes Air (906-643-7165) now for winter travel to the island (until the ice bridge forms)
UPDATE: Spoke with Arnold Line( again) and they said definitely no service today (January 8, 2010) – they also said odds are against any more passenger service this year unless there is a significant change in the conditions of the ice. However, anything can happen – check for updates on their website or call Arnold Transit Co. at 1-800-542-8528)
Looks like a perfect weekend to take a break from shopping at the malls and ride the Arnold ferry over to Mackinac Island. The snowy start to December has established a nice base for the the cross country ski trails and the word is the ski club groomers have been out smoothing the trails.
You can take an early ferry to the island fly Great Lakes Air (906-643-7165), ski the trails, have lunch at the Village Inn or the Mustang or Patrick Sinclair’s Irish Pub and catch the last ferry flight back to the mainland. You can be even more adventurous and fly Great Lakes Air to the island from St. Ignace. You can get off the plane and ski right from the airport terminal on the island.
Of course, if you want to make a weekend of your Mackinac Island winter holiday, you can find a cozy room (or suite) at one of hotels or bed & breakfast inns that remain open during the winter months. THE PONTIAC LODGE has been the mainstay of winter lodging over the years. BOGAN LANE INN BED & BREAKFASTalso welcomes winter visitors to the island. This year THE COTTAGE INN will also be open from December 18, 2009 through February 21, 2010.
We are working on getting some photos of this year’s snow on the ski trails. If you are lucky enough get out on the island please post some photos on the Mackinac Island fan page: Just Click Here and Post Your Photos
However, in the meantime below are some photos from last March. (Note: The ice bridge in the photos does not form until January at the earliest.) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Grand Hotel is situated on the southwestern bluff of Mackinac Island overlooking the Straits of Mackinac and – in the distance – the Mackinac Bridge. From the front porch – the world’s largest at 660 feet – guests can look down at the well-kept gardens and relax and enjoy the ambiance of “somewhere in time”. It is no wonder that hollywood has chosen to come here more than once. Indeed, like a classic movie, Grand Hotel is larger that life. The Victorian elegance has been kept intact. Each room at Grand Hotel has been tastefully decorated by New York designer Carleton Varney with its own special character and style. Breakfast and dinner daily are included in the Grand Hotel room rate, and are served in the Main Dining Room. Visit their website and familiarize yourself with the elegance and the history of this magnificent hotel. A stay on Mackinac Island at Grand Hotel is a unique experience and most guests depart to the mainland with memories that last a lifetime.
As we fly our own flags today, red white and blue is also soaring high from the Mackinac Bridge in remembrance of September, 11th 2001. Photo Credit 📸 mlivenews and mdotpicoftheday #grandhotelmichigan #historichotelsofamerica #911 #mackinacisland #130grandanniversary #mackinacbridge
As we fly our own flags today, red white and blue is also soaring high from the Mackinac Bridge in remembrance of September, 11th 2001. Photo Credit 📸 mlivenews and mdotpicoftheday #grandhotelmichigan #historichotelsofamerica #911 #mackinacisland #130grandanniversary #mackinacbridge...
GIVEAWAY ALERT! As part of our #100GrandSummerDays celebration, we have a giveaway that you can take to the pool or beach this summer. We're giving away an Esther Williams Swimming Pool tote bag and beach towel, as well as a Grand Hotel stainless steel water bottle, and sunnies to two lucky followers!
To enter for a chance to win, follow the steps below. Good luck!
1. Make sure you're following GrandHotelMichigan.
2. Like this post.
3. Tag two friends in the comments who would also love a chance to win!
PLEASE NOTE: We have seen a few spam accounts created that resemble us, but we did not create these. Please report them and do not engage.
US Residents only. Contest closes at 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, July 11 and the winners will be chosen randomly and announced on July 14th on our Instagram Stories. This giveaway is in no way sponsored by or associated with Instagram.
#GrandHotelMichigan #AmericasSummerPalce #MackinacIsland
GIVEAWAY ALERT! As part of our #100GrandSummerDays celebration, we have a giveaway that you can take to the pool or beach this summer. We're giving away an Esther Williams Swimming Pool tote bag and beach towel, as well as a Grand Hotel stainless steel water bottle, and sunnies to two lucky followers! To enter for a chance to win, follow the steps below. Good luck! 1. Make sure you're following GrandHotelMichigan. 2. Like this post. 3. Tag two friends in the comments who would also love a chance to win! PLEASE NOTE: We have seen a few spam accounts created that resemble us, but we did not create these. Please report them and do not engage. US Residents only. Contest closes at 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, July 11 and the winners will be chosen randomly and announced on July 14th on our Instagram Stories. This giveaway is in no way sponsored by or associated with Instagram. #GrandHotelMichigan #AmericasSummerPalce #MackinacIsland...
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“ Oh, the places you’ll go! “ Dr. Seuss.
Beautiful stormy morning in Mackinac Island. The Starlight Hydrojet Ferry going under the Mackinac Bridge! Can you see the cars and trucks on the bridge?
We had a wonderful time on this beautiful island, thanks to my sister malathikarri and my brother_in_law for planning and arranging this trip!
Fun facts about Mackinac Island
1. Mackinac Island is home to the largest Lilac Tree in Michigan.
2. Mackinac Park is the second National Park and Michigan’s first State Park
3. Mackinac Island uses 10 tons of Michigan sugar per week!
4. Mackinac Island is home of the worlds largest porch.
5. Mackinac Island has about 500 full time residents
6. Mackinac Island means place of the Great Turtle.
7. Over 82% of Mackinac Island is state park.
8. Motorized vehicles are banned on Mackinac Island.
9. Mackinac Island has 1400 bikes for rent.
10. Mackinac Island was the center of the fur trade.
“ Oh, the places you’ll go! “ Dr. Seuss. Beautiful stormy morning in Mackinac Island. The Starlight Hydrojet Ferry going under the Mackinac Bridge! Can you see the cars and trucks on the bridge? We had a wonderful time on this beautiful island, thanks to my sister malathikarri and my brother_in_law for planning and arranging this trip! Fun facts about Mackinac Island 1. Mackinac Island is home to the largest Lilac Tree in Michigan. 2. Mackinac Park is the second National Park and Michigan’s first State Park 3. Mackinac Island uses 10 tons of Michigan sugar per week! 4. Mackinac Island is home of the worlds largest porch. 5. Mackinac Island has about 500 full time residents 6. Mackinac Island means place of the Great Turtle. 7. Over 82% of Mackinac Island is state park. 8. Motorized vehicles are banned on Mackinac Island. 9. Mackinac Island has 1400 bikes for rent. 10. Mackinac Island was the center of the fur trade....
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Have you ever wondered what the weather is looking like on Mackinac Island? Have the leaves on the trees down Cadotte Avenue started to fall or is the street being dusted by snow? 🎥 Now streaming live from Grand Hotel, enjoy a view of Cadotte Avenue on Mackinac Island 24/7, all year long! Watch as spring turns to summer, and summer fades to fall, and stay up to date on what exactly is happening on Mackinac Island all year long.
Visit the link in our bio to watch now!
#GrandHotelMichigan #MackinacIsland
Have you ever wondered what the weather is looking like on Mackinac Island? Have the leaves on the trees down Cadotte Avenue started to fall or is the street being dusted by snow? 🎥 Now streaming live from Grand Hotel, enjoy a view of Cadotte Avenue on Mackinac Island 24/7, all year long! Watch as spring turns to summer, and summer fades to fall, and stay up to date on what exactly is happening on Mackinac Island all year long. Visit the link in our bio to watch now! #GrandHotelMichigan #MackinacIsland...
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“ I think nature’s imagination is so much greater than man’s, she is never going to let us relax! “ Richard Phillips Feynman
Arch Rock is a geologic formation on Mackinac Island in Michigan. It is a natural limestone arch formed during Nipissing post_glacial period. To this day Arch Rock stands on the Lake Huron shoreline 146 ft ( 45m ) above the water.
My inspiration for this post is thurro_alexander. Hope you like it Alex, it’s not as dramatic as yours!
“ I think nature’s imagination is so much greater than man’s, she is never going to let us relax! “ Richard Phillips Feynman Arch Rock is a geologic formation on Mackinac Island in Michigan. It is a natural limestone arch formed during Nipissing post_glacial period. To this day Arch Rock stands on the Lake Huron shoreline 146 ft ( 45m ) above the water. My inspiration for this post is thurro_alexander. Hope you like it Alex, it’s not as dramatic as yours!...
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EXCITING NEWS! ✨ The 2025 travelandleisure World's Best Awards are underway. Join the millions inspired by Travel & Leisure and cast your vote to crown the Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island as the best destinations of the year.
Head to the link in our bio to cast your vote for us today! 🗳️
#GrandHotelMichigan #MackinacIsland #TLWorldsBest
EXCITING NEWS! ✨ The 2025 travelandleisure World's Best Awards are underway. Join the millions inspired by Travel & Leisure and cast your vote to crown the Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island as the best destinations of the year. Head to the link in our bio to cast your vote for us today! 🗳️ #GrandHotelMichigan #MackinacIsland #TLWorldsBest...
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Nestled in deep in the woods, you’ll find Woods Restaurant. Originally built as a recreation center to entertain the older children of the Cudahy family, who lived at Stonecliffe Mansion, the building that is now home to Woods has seen imaginative transformations over the decades! Don't forget to vote for Woods in USA Today 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards for Best Hotel Restaurant.
#GrandHotelMichigan #MackinacIsland #WoodsRestaurant #UsaToday10Best
Nestled in deep in the woods, you’ll find Woods Restaurant. Originally built as a recreation center to entertain the older children of the Cudahy family, who lived at Stonecliffe Mansion, the building that is now home to Woods has seen imaginative transformations over the decades! Don't forget to vote for Woods in USA Today 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards for Best Hotel Restaurant. #GrandHotelMichigan #MackinacIsland #WoodsRestaurant #UsaToday10Best...
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Memories are made on the porch. This iconic spot is our favorite place for a little R&R.
Photography by: joshuascott83
#GrandHotelMichigan #GrandHotelPorch #AmericasSummerPlace
Memories are made on the porch. This iconic spot is our favorite place for a little R&R. Photography by: joshuascott83 #GrandHotelMichigan #GrandHotelPorch #AmericasSummerPlace...
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A frame of red and green. 🍁🍃🍁 Complimentary colors to frame this Mackinac icon. ♥️
Walking in a winter wonderland. #GrandHotelMichigan #MackinacIsland...
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Our guests at Grand Hotel take fashion very seriously! One of our regular guests here got a suit jacket custom made from the Dorothy Draper & Co. print called "Brazilliance" and now he can basically hide anywhere in the hotel. 🍃👍😄 #grandhotelmichigan #mackinacisland #dorothydraper #carletonvarney #americassummerplace #130grandanniversary #brazilliance #fashion
Our guests at Grand Hotel take fashion very seriously! One of our regular guests here got a suit jacket custom made from the Dorothy Draper & Co. print called "Brazilliance" and now he can basically hide anywhere in the hotel. 🍃👍😄 #grandhotelmichigan #mackinacisland #dorothydraper #carletonvarney #americassummerplace #130grandanniversary #brazilliance #fashion...
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Throwback Thursday to 1979 and Grand Hotel’s favorite couple! Photograph by Derek Hudson/Getty Images. 🎥🍿 #GrandArchives
Throwback Thursday to 1979 and Grand Hotel’s favorite couple! Photograph by Derek Hudson/Getty Images. 🎥🍿 #GrandArchives...
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Another successful Bell's Bayview Mackinac Race in the books! Thanks for coming to Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island sailors! 😊⛵️ #grandhotelmichigan #130grandanniversary #americassummerplace #mackinacisland #bellsbrewery #bycmack bycmack bellsbrewery bayviewyachtclub
Another successful Bell's Bayview Mackinac Race in the books! Thanks for coming to Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island sailors! 😊⛵️ #grandhotelmichigan #130grandanniversary #americassummerplace #mackinacisland #bellsbrewery #bycmack bycmack bellsbrewery bayviewyachtclub...
Oh the bitter winds are coming in and I’m already missing the summer. 🍂 Great line from Emmylou by First Aid Kit ♥️🎶...
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As we take a moment to reflect on the end of our 138th Season at Grand Hotel, we can't help but think of all the moments that made this year truly special. From sunset views on the Front Porch and strolls through our gardens, to laughter-filled evenings in the Main Dining Room, it’s these experiences that bring the magic of Grand Hotel to life. Now, we’d love to hear from you! ✨ Share your favorite memories with us, and let’s celebrate the connections, the joy, and the unforgettable times we’ve shared together.
#GrandHotelMichigan #MackinacIsland #SeasonofConnection
📸 kellybramanphotography baileywyckoff darraghgphotos bianca_jenkins annaxsommer
As we take a moment to reflect on the end of our 138th Season at Grand Hotel, we can't help but think of all the moments that made this year truly special. From sunset views on the Front Porch and strolls through our gardens, to laughter-filled evenings in the Main Dining Room, it’s these experiences that bring the magic of Grand Hotel to life. Now, we’d love to hear from you! ✨ Share your favorite memories with us, and let’s celebrate the connections, the joy, and the unforgettable times we’ve shared together. #GrandHotelMichigan #MackinacIsland #SeasonofConnection 📸 kellybramanphotography baileywyckoff darraghgphotos bianca_jenkins annaxsommer...
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WOW! 🤩 Caught this incredible sunset shooting Elle & Steven’s Rehearsal Dinner at the Grand Hotel’s pool house on Friday. Just incredible! 🙌
WOW! 🤩 Caught this incredible sunset shooting Elle & Steven’s Rehearsal Dinner at the Grand Hotel’s pool house on Friday. Just incredible! 🙌...
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We’re proud to announce Grand Hotel has been named one of the Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts in the USA and one of the Best Hotels in Michigan by U.S. News and World Report. 👏🇺🇸👏 #BestHotels #grandhotelmichigan #americassummerplace usnews usnewstravel #michiganvacation #historichotelsofamerica #mackinacisland #mymackinac #puremichigan #allincludive #summerresorts #northernmichigan
We’re proud to announce Grand Hotel has been named one of the Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts in the USA and one of the Best Hotels in Michigan by U.S. News and World Report. 👏🇺🇸👏 #BestHotels #grandhotelmichigan #americassummerplace usnews usnewstravel #michiganvacation #historichotelsofamerica #mackinacisland #mymackinac #puremichigan #allincludive #summerresorts #northernmichigan...
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Happy Somewhere in Time Weekend to everyone celebrating at Mackinac Island! - Raise your hand below if you've seen Somewhere in Time! 🙋🏻
No other ferry service to Mackinac Island offers a longer sailing season than Arnold Transit Co. From early spring to late fall, Arnold’s triple-deck catamarans and classic ferries cross the straits seven days a week.
(Note: Spoke with the Arnold Transit Co. and the last Arnold Ferry passenger service to Mackinac Island was yesterday, January 7, 2010 – They were unable to get through the ice out of St. Ignace today (January 8, 2010) – It’s Great Lakes Air (906-643-7165) now for winter travel to the island (until the ice bridge forms)
Grand Hotel is situated on the southwestern bluff of Mackinac Island overlooking the Straits of Mackinac and – in the distance – the Mackinac Bridge. From the front porch – the world’s largest at 660 feet – guests can look down at the well-kept gardens and relax and enjoy the ambiance of “somewhere in time”. It is no wonder that hollywood has chosen to come here more than once. Indeed, like a classic movie, Grand Hotel is larger that life. The Victorian elegance has been kept intact. Each room at Grand Hotel has been tastefully decorated by New York designer Carleton Varney with its own special character and style. Breakfast and dinner daily are included in the Grand Hotel room rate, and are served in the Main Dining Room. Visit their website and familiarize yourself with the elegance and the history of this magnificent hotel. A stay on Mackinac Island at Grand Hotel is a unique experience and most guests depart to the mainland with memories that last a lifetime.
