RANGER III Passenger Ferry

• RANGER III Schedule
• RANGER III Fares
• RANGER III Availability
• RANGER III FAQs

Reservations For Next Season Open January 2, 2024

The Ranger III is a 165 foot long, 34 feet wide, 648 ton passenger vessel. All service departs from Houghton, Michigan and travels to either Rock Harbor or Windigo on Isle Royale. All transporation to and from Isle Royale is passengers only. All vehicles are parked on the mainland.

 

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  Make Reservations Aboard RANGER III

  Reservations for 2024 will be taken starting January 2, 2024

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  RANGER III Schedule

  RANGER III travels to Isle Royale Tuesdays and Fridays and returns Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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  RANGER III Fares

  How much does it cost to travel aboard RANGER III?

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  RANGER III Departure Preparation

  Know what to expect when departing aboard RANGER III from Houghton or Rock Harbor, MI.

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  Entrance Fees and Passes

  Will Your Interagency Annual or Senior Pass cover entrance fees? Yes. Find out more details here.

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  Keweenaw Waterway Cruises

  Discover the Keweenaw Waterway aboard RANGER III. A couple of trips occur every summer on Thursdays.

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  Transporting Canoes, Kayaks, or Boats

  Find out specific information that is helpful when making a boat, canoe, or kayak transportation reservation.

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  RANGER III Past, Present, & Future

  Dive into the history of this more than 60 years old vessel. What came before? What will come next?

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  RANGER III Frequently Asked Questions

  Is your common question answered here?

 

Accessibility

NPS vessels strive to be accessible. Ranger III is more than 60 years old with nautical designs predating ADA legislation. Please inform staff when making reservations to facilitate assistance. Ranger III crew will gladly assist with loading and unloading up and down gangplanks. On the lower deck, restrooms are accessible.