News Release

Isle Royale Announces Keweenaw Waterway Cruises Aboard Ranger III

Ride the RANGER III for a Keweenaw Waterway Cruise this summer.

Coral Conway

News Release Date: June 5, 2026

Contact: Christopher M. Amidon, [phone]

HOUGHTON, MICH. – Join Isle Royale National Park aboard Ranger III for a summer 2026 Keweenaw Waterway Cruise.

Scheduled cruises will depart at 12:30 pm on:

• Thursday, June 25
• Thursday, July 16

Cruises depart from Isle Royale National Park’s Houghton Visitor Center. Passengers must arrive by 11:45 am for check-in and boarding. Each cruise lasts between 2.5 to 3 hours and will travel along the Keweenaw Waterway to the South Entry of Keweenaw Bay, before returning to Houghton. Passengers should bring a light jacket. There is no food service, so passengers may bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages aboard. During portions of the cruise, a park ranger will present a historical tour of the waterway.
 
Due to cruise popularity, advance reservations are recommended. Reservations can be made Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call [phone] or stop by the Houghton Visitor Center. Cruise prices are $36.00 for adults, $18.00 for youth (age 1-15), and infants under one year receive a free ticket.
 
Enjoy an afternoon of area scenery with your family and friends aboard Ranger III while cruising the historic Keweenaw Waterway. For more information or to make cruise reservations, call [phone] or stop by the Houghton Visitor Center.

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