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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Our Partners
Apostle Islands Cruise Service
Island Princess-Apostle Islands Cruise Service-Authorized NPS Concessioner

NPS Concession Operated Tours and Trips
Up to 140 passengers
Narrated Sighseeing Tours, Island Shuttles and Charter Boat Trips

Apostle Islands Cruise Service (AICS) is authorized by the National Park Service and U.S. Department of the Interior as a park concessioner to serve the public within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

AICS offers a variety of narrated sightseeing cruises, island shuttles, and charter trips to islands and offshore locations throughout the national lakeshore. The most popular is the 55-mile "Grand Tour" which travels through the heart of the Apostle Islands archipelago.

Daily shuttles provide visitors with boat transportation services to specific islands, where you can visit a lighthouse, hike, picnic, bird-watch, or explore natural and cultural areas on your own.

Other cruises are available in the afternoon and evening with the opportunity to see sunsets, sea caves, and lighthouses. For a complete schedule of this year's cruise offerings, visit their website at www.apostleisland.com.

Apostle Islands Cruise Service (Authorized NPS Concessioner)P.O. Box 691
Bayfield, WI 54814
Phone: (715) 779-3925
E-mail: info@apostleisland.com
Website: http://www.apostleisland.com/

BUSINESS PARTNERS
Business partners of the National Park Service provide a variety of ways to see and enjoy the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. They offer opportunities to learn, explore, and experience the park through unique and specialized trips, tours, adventures and expeditions.

Current listing of our Business Partners, pdf file, 221kb
Includes:
- Adventure Tours and Water Taxi Service
- Canoe and Kayak Expeditions
- Charter Fishing Services
- Sailboat Charters
- Scuba and Diving Services
- Towing and Salvage Services (marine)
- University Recreation and Education
- Youth Camps

FRIENDS GROUPS AND FUNDRAISING PARTNERS
Donations to the Friends and Partners help Apostle Islands National Lakeshore accomplish a variety of projects, educate the public about park resources and provide services that can not be provided by park staff.  

- Friends of the Apostles Islands
- National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation

Additional information on our Friends Groups

Bear on Stockton Island  

Did You Know?
Stockton Island in APIS has one of the densest concentrations of black bears in North America (up to 35 bears in 10,054 acres).

Last Updated: July 25, 2008 at 13:32 EST