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Fares & Rates

Please know, that we do not accept passenger reservations, all tickets are on a ‘first come, first served’ basis!

Since our tickets are valid for one year from purchase date, we operate on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. We recommend that passengers arrive at least one hour prior to boat departure especially if parking a vehicle overnight. This will allow time to check in your luggage and freight as well as purchase passenger tickets and parking permit. The shuttle from the parking areas is 30 minutes before boat departure time. A one way valet service is available for $25 if you arrive after the last shuttle has run. There is no overnight parking at our dock facility. The trip to Beaver Island takes a little over 2 hours to complete the 32 mile route. Passengers must be on board 10 minutes prior to departure.

Please note that if you have a reservation to bring your vehicle on the ferry, your check in time is 90 minutes prior to boat departure.

Peak Season: May 21 – Sep 11th

Non-Peak: April 13 – May 20 & Sep 12 – Dec 19

Passenger Fares:  all prices below are before fuel surcharge added

Prices indicated as a one-way fee. Tickets are valid until one year from date of purchase.

Passenger- Senior and Persons with Disabilities rate: NON PEAK SEASON ONLY $13.75

• To Qualify for the Senior Rate passenger must be : AGE 65 AND OLDER WITH A VALID ID –  one-way tickets only  –  Valid for transport only on day of purchase.

Vehicles & Trailers (passenger fare not included) all prices below are before fuel Surcharge

* ALL VEHICLES & TRAILERS REQUIRE RESERVATIONS

Prices indicated as a one-way fee. Tickets are valid until one year from date of purchase.

Prices indicated as a one-way fee. Tickets are valid until one year from date of purchase.

• Requires reservations. Call with overall dimensions for accurate price (include items on outside, e.g. bike racks, luggage carriers).
• We do not hold vehicles without reservations until space becomes available. 
• To guarantee shipping on a particular departure, reservations are required. Otherwise, all items are shipped as space becomes available.
• Measurements should be rounded to the next higher foot.
• Beaver Islander Vessel has a height restriction of 6’4″.
• Emerald Isle Vessel large vehicle restrictions. 
• Emerald Isle Vessel requires maximum of 50 tons GVW and no more than 4,500 pounds per tire. 

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