Manitou Island Transit

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Manitou Island Transit

Running a passenger ferry to the Manitou Islands and an evening shoreline cruise in Lake Michigan. We also run shoreline cruises along lake Michigan in season.
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We run a passenger ferry to North and South Manitou Islands for camping, backpacking, hiking, tours.

08/10/2024

The Mishe was cancelled due to the wind but hey there is a 🌈 and one of our crew is getting hitched today! Congrats Remi and Haley!❤️

08/03/2024

Another beautiful day on the Mishe!

08/01/2024

The Bear brought a bounty of Rosen Rye off South Manitou Island today. 🌾 ⛴️

07/21/2024

It was a beautiful weekend to camp on south manitou island! First load of campers unloading back in Leland! 🏕️☀️⛴️

06/13/2024

Beautiful June day at the August Beck farm! Come on out to learn about the unique agricultural history of South Manitou Island.

05/23/2024

The Manitou Passage this evening is all aglow at the golden hour. 🌅 Our season sets sail this week! ✨We’re excited to welcome you back aboard our beloved ferry. ⛴️

05/08/2024

Before and after grinding, sanding, priming and painting. A lot of work goes into making this old girl look pretty out there in the Manitou Passage!

05/07/2024

Hey! Hey! The Mishe is looking pretty! ⛴️
BIG THANKS to our hardworking crew!

05/01/2024

Mishe Mokwanac!

05/01/2024

04/22/2024

“Time spent among trees is never wasted”

04/19/2024

Looking for some meditation candles? Come see us at MIT shanty for some inner peace!!!

02/01/2024

Weather-wise, Fishtown felt a bit like the final day of March today instead of the last day of January. ☀️⛴️ But we still have nearly four full months to go before the Mishe-Mokwa sets sail for our 2024 season. 💫 It’s never too early, however, to reserve your space aboard as you make your summer travel plans. 🌲🏕️

Photo courtesy of Jim Schaberg

11/04/2023

First group of hunters are back!

11/04/2023

The store is open! The sun is out! The hunters are on the way back! Come have a free bevie and shop out 50% off sale!!

11/01/2023

We’re thankful for this ruling and hopeful it means both islands will be accessible for generations to come!

Special thanks to Douglas Fierberg, Bailor Bell, and the legal team at The Fierberg National Law Group, PLLC for all their help and support along the way.

Michael Grosvenor, Sarah Grosvenor, Jimmy Munoz, Megan Grosvenor Munoz

TRAVERSE CITY — More than three years after Manitou Island Transit was forced to ground its popular ferry service for the 2020 season because of sand accumulation at the North

09/06/2023

What’s your favorite rainy-day-memory of the Manitou Islands? 🌧️

09/06/2023

Always a joy to see the Joy return home to her dock in Fishtown. ⛴️ 🐟

09/06/2023

Spectacular September storm clouds just rolled through Leelanau prior to our departure this morning. ⛈️ ⛴️

08/31/2023

Happy blue supermoon and last day of August from South Manitou! 🌕 The islands are perfect places for soaking up the night skies. 💙

08/28/2023

Who’s excited to go camping on North Manitou Island this September? 🙋🏾🏕️🙋🏼‍♀️

08/28/2023

The dredge on North Manitou Island has been busy clearing out sand around the dock this month. 🚧

08/28/2023

Mishe-Mokwa crew member and tour guide Nick Seguin says farewell today after another season with us this summer. ⛴️ During the off-season, he is a well-loved teacher and is championing the restoration of the school’s presence on North Manitou Island. 🔔

08/28/2023

We’re grateful for all the dedicated NPS volunteer lighthouse keepers who help keep the historic light station tower open on South Manitou Island all summer long. ✨

08/25/2023

Magnificent day on the Manitou Islands! ☀️

08/24/2023

Ever wondered what lies beneath the Manitou Islands? ✨ The 3D map on display in the old life saving station boat house on the South island splits in half to reveal the geology below. 🌎

08/23/2023

The Manitou Islands host some of the most stunning campsites in the midwest. ✨🏕️✨ Just five weeks left of our summer season to join us for a wilderness adventure! 💫

08/21/2023

Who remembers how many stairs you get to climb on your way up the South Manitou Island lighthouse tower? ✨

08/19/2023

Happy 60th year of sailing to the Mishe-Mokwa! 🎉 Here’s to many more years on the water for this beloved ferry. 🥂⛴️💫

Address

207 W River Street
Leland, MI
49654

Telephone

+12312569061

Website

http://www.manitoutransit.com/

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How old were you when you first stepped foot on North Manitou? ✨ Next week, you’ll be able to start making new memories on this beloved island. 🥾 The NPS has a dredge contractor set up to work for the next week to open the dock. We plan to begin docking at the village again starting August 16th. ⛴️

Poof! ✨ And just like that, August is half over. ⛴ Come sail with us to the islands or relax on an evening shoreline cruise before our season ends. ☀️ Video by @kiteaerialphoto

Fun to see the South Manitou Island lighthouse all lit up on this dark day. ✨ We’re so grateful to retired captain Mike Grosvenor for his hard work in getting this historic treasure working again. 🙏🏼

Happy Sunday morning! ☀️

The park’s large landing craft sailed in formation with the Mishe-Mokwa today towards North Manitou. We’re grateful for our friends at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and all their hard work on the islands every summer. ✨

Happy Memorial Day! ⛴

Beautiful day at the Crib! ☀️

Happy Monday from the Mishe-Mokwa! ☀️

The Mishe has been bathing in the spring sunshine over the last couple days. ☀️ Summer 2022 … here we come! ⛴

Ice caves in late-April?!? What a long winter it has been here in Leelanau. Less than 4 weeks until our first trip over to the islands! ⛴ Book your tickets early at manitoutransit.com

Hard to believe that in just three months we’ll be preparing to take our first trip of the season. ⛴ We’ve already received many reservations! ✨ In case you find yourself dreaming of your summer adventures ahead, you can always visit our website to book your tickets aboard the Mishe-Mokwa: www.manitoutransit.com

Happy Halloween! ✨ We’ve recently had a lot of flying #fishtown witches ram into the sides of our @mit.shanty shop. Can you spot the one at the entrance? 🧹🧙🏻‍♀️ Many more fun and spooky surprises lie in wait for you through these doors. 👻🎃🐟

Tonight’s sunset over the Manitou Passage. 🌅

A spectacular fall day in Fishtown! Come visit us in Leland today for our weekend #fallfrenzy sale at our shanty shop. 🍃🐟

We love celebrating the vivid beauty and rich history of the Manitou Passage and its islands with all of you. Thank you for sharing all your images and videos with us over the years. ✨ Aerial footage by @northmanitoulight