RANGER III Fares and Reservations

National Park Service

Ranger III loading a private boat

The 2012 season marks 54 years of service of the Ranger III. The Ranger is the largest piece of moving equipment owned and operated by the National Park Service and the largest ferry servicing to Isle Royale National Park. The Ranger is 165 feet long, 34 feet wide, 648 ton vessel that carries 128 passengers. The ship with its crew of nine, offers interpretive and educational programs, a luncheon grill, three staterooms, four comfortable lounges, two decks and indoor/outdoor seating for passenger comfort. The Ranger offers transportation for private boats up to 20'0" in length. The ship operates out of Houghton, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Parking is free and located in secure fenced-in lots. To read instructions on making a reservation, click here. To complete the reservation form, click here.

The Ranger offers passenger service from May 29 through September 15 and limited passenger service from September 18 through October 16. The ship travels from Houghton to Rock Harbor on Tuesdays and Fridays, departing Houghton at 9:00 a.m. EDT, and returns from Rock Harbor to Houghton on Wednesdays and Saturdays, departing Rock Harbor at 9:00 a.m. EDT.   For departure days and times for the September and October trips, please call 906-482-0984.  The leisurely ride to Isle Royale takes 5 hours to Mott Island and 6 hours to Rock Harbor. To make a reservation a RANGER III reservation, please click here.

New for 2012 - Limited late season passenger service:
The Ranger III will offer six passenger seats to Mott Island/Three Mile Campground on September 18, 25, October 2, and 9 and six seats returning from Mott Island/Three Mile Campground on September 20, 27, October 3, 11, and returning from Windigo on October 16. For reservations for these limited passenger seats, please call 906-482-0984.

Keweenaw Waterway Cruises:
Board the Ranger III for a 2 1/2 hour tour of the mainland's scenic Keweenaw Waterway. Tours depart at 1:00 p.m. on July 12 and 26, August 9 and 23. To make a reservation for the Keweenaw Waterway Tours, call 906-482-0984.

 

FARES	ONE-WAY
LOW SEASON Prior to 7/10 and after 8/25
Adults	$50.00
HIGH SEASON July 10 through August 25
Adults	$60.00
ALL SEASON
Children (age 7-11)	$20.00
Children (age 6 and under)	Free
Boat (less than 18"00")	85.00
Boat (18'01" to 20'00")	137.50
Canoes/Kayaks (hand-loaded)	20.00
Canoes/Kayaks (over 20'00" or 90 lbs.)	50.00
Outboard Motor	15.00
100 lbs. gear per passenger	FREE
Additional freight after 100 lbs.	9.00/100wt.
GROUP RATES (party 7 or more)
Adults	$50.00
Children (age 7 - 11)	20.00
SPECIAL RATES:
Ranger III Birthday Celebration If round-trip is taken between 6/12 and 6/23
Adult - one-way rate	$30.00
Children (age 7-11) - one-way rate	$10.00
Children (age 6 and under)	FREE
LODGE PACKAGES
June 5 through July 4
Ranger III Passenger discount	25%
Rock Harbor Lodge with meals included discount	15%
July 6 through September 7
Ranger III Passenger discount	20%
Rock Harbor Lodge with meals included discount	10%
For reservations, contact the Rock Harbor Lodge at 866-644-2003
LATE SEASON TRIPS - SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
From Houghton, MI to Mott Island/Three Mile
September 18, 25, October 2, and 9
From Mott Island /Three Mile to Houghton, MI
September 20, 27, October 3, and 11
From Windigo to Houghton, MI
October 16
Adults - age 12 and older	$50.00
Child - age 7 through 11	20.00
Child - age 6 and under	Free
KEWEENAW WATERWAY CRUISES
Board the Ranger III for a scenic tour of the Keweenaw Waterway. Tours depart at 1:00 p.m. on July 12 and 26, August 9 and 23.
Adult	$20.00
Children (age 1 through 15)	$5.00
Infants (under 1 year)	FREE

Contact Information
Isle Royale National Park
800 East Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1869
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Website: www.nps.gov/isro