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Rhonyah Tober-Massie
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Contact: Chris Amidon, 906-482-0984
HOUGHTON, Mich – Ranger III, the National Park Service’s ferry to and from Isle Royale, has been sailing under the same fare structure since 2018. Isle Royale National Park has updated Ranger III passenger and freight fares for 2023 after receiving public comments. Thank you to all who commented on the proposed fare changes.
The following fares are unchanged after the public comment period:
- One-Way Adult Fare: $80 (up from $70 in 2022)
- One-Way Child Fare: $40 (up from $35 in 2022)
- One-Way Boat (less than 18’01”) Fare: $125 (up from $100 in 2022)
- One-Way Boat (18’01” – 20’00”) Fare: $200 (up from $150 in 2022)
- Keweenaw Waterway Cruise Adult Fare: $36 (up from $30 in 2022)
- Keweenaw Waterway Cruise Child Fare: $18 (up from $15 in 2022)
The following fares were adjusted after the public comment period:
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One-Way Canoe/Kayak Fare: $35 (originally proposed at $40; up from $30 in 2022)
- One-Way Oversized Canoe/Kayak Fare (>18ft or 80 lbs): $70 (originally proposed at $80; up from $60 in 2022)
For the full Ranger III passenger and freight proposed fare structure visit: www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/ranger-iii-fares.htm
All Ranger III fares stay within the park, help to maintain the vessel, pay staffing costs, and provide services for the public. The proposed fare change will take effect starting January 3, 2023, when reservations open for the upcoming summer.
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Last updated: February 15, 2023