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Contact: Christopher M. Amidon, 906-482-0984
HOUGHTON, MICH – Join Isle Royale National Park aboard Ranger III for summer 2019 Keweenaw Waterway Cruises and Ranger III tours.
Scheduled cruises will depart at 12:30 pm on:
- Thursday, July 11
- Thursday, July 18
- Thursday, August 8
- Thursday, August 29
Scheduled tours will occur on Thursdays at 4 pm:
- Thursday, July 4 - Thursday, August 29
All cruises depart at 12:30 pm from Isle Royale National Park’s Houghton Visitor Center. Passengers must arrive by 11:45 am for check-in. Cruises last between 2.5 to 3 hours and will travel south along the Keweenaw Waterway to the South Entry of Keweenaw Bay, before returning to Houghton. Refreshments will be available at the Ranger III Grill. Passengers should bring a light jacket to protect against wind and chill. During portions of the cruise, a park ranger will present a historical tour of the waterway.
Free Ranger III tours explore passenger areas and some crew areas of Isle Royale’s long-running ferry. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Be prepared for narrow stairways. Tours meet at the Houghton Visitor Center, depart at 4 pm, and last about one hour.
Due to cruise and tour popularity, advance reservations are recommended. Reservations can be made Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Call (906) 482-0984 or stop by the Houghton Visitor Center. Cruise ticket prices are $30.00 for adults, $15.00 for youth (age 1-15), and infants under one year receive a free ticket. Tours are free.
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 or tour reservations, call (906) 482-0984 or stop by the Houghton Visitor Center.
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Last updated: June 23, 2020