Keweenaw Waterway Cruise

No Keweenaw Waterway Cruise in 2025

Keweenaw Waterway Cruises are not available in 2025. See you in 2026!

 

 

For over 60 years, the RANGER III has sailed the waters of Lake Superior, transporting passengers, rangers, and supplies from Houghton, Michigan to Isle Royale.

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Enjoy a relaxing three hour cruise down the Keweenaw Waterway aboard the Ranger III. Cruises take place on scheduled Thursdays in the summer. Cruises fill to capacity. Reservations are required.

How to Make Reservations

• Reservations begin mid-June for the summer cruises.
• Call 906-482-0984 or visit the Houghton Visitor Center.
• There is no waiting list.

Basic Information

• Carry-on non-alcoholic beverages and snacks permitted.
• Sails rain or shine.
• All ages welcome.
• Light jacket recommended.

Departure Location

All Keweenaw Waterway Cruises depart from the Houghton Visitor Center and Ranger III dock in Houghton, MI.

 

Schedule

Reservations are required.

• There will be no Keweenaw Waterway Cruises in 2025. See you in 2026!

Check-in Time: 11:45 am
Departure Time: Promptly at 12:30 pm
This is a 3-hour cruise to the south entry of the Keweenaw Wateway into Keweenaw Bay and then returning to Houghton.

Thursday, August 21, 2025 (Families Ride Free Event)

• Watch for the press release for this special August event.

• There are two cruises, one in the morning, and one in the afternoon

  • Reservations required

  • Cruises last about 45 minutes

 

Fares

• Adults (16 and up): $36
• Children (1-15): $18
• Infants (under 1): Free

 

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