Planning Your Trip

Horse Drawn Carriage & Shuttle Service 

With every ferry that pulls into the harbor there is a hotel shuttle that transports guests & luggage to the resort. This service is estimated at $7.00, per person, and cash is paid directly to the driver. For special requests please call Mackinac Island Carriage Tours Taxi at 906-847-3323. This service is not owned, or operated, by Mission Point Resort. The distance between the ferry dock & resort is less than 3⁄4 mile for those who wish to enjoy a leisurely stroll through downtown where shopping, dining & site seeing are flourishing. Luggage items will still be taken to the resort by the shuttle. Please note that the carriage changes horses between 12:30-2pm. There will be a delay in luggage delivery and shuttles will not be available.

Key Points

• Horse Drawn Carriage Shuttle from ferry to hotel is available for estimated $7.00 / person cash.
• Mission Point Resort is only 3/4 mile from ferry dock if you enjoy the walk (take a right on the main street from the ferry dock)!

Luggage Transfer From Mainland to the Resort

• Upon arrival to the ferry dock, all vehicles and guests will be greeted by a Shepler’s dock porter
• Dock porters will unload all luggage items and tag them with a Mission Point Resort tag
• All luggage items will be loaded onto a cart and the guest will receive luggage claim tickets for all items
• Upon arrival to the island, the cart with luggage items will be taken to the resort by horse drawn carriage
• Guests will have the option to walk to the resort or take a horse drawn shuttle service. The distance is approximately 3⁄4 mile
• Be sure to pack a light carry on with items such as: umbrella, sunscreen and outer wear
• Upon arrival to the hotel, Guest Services will deliver your luggage to your guest room
• Mission Point’s Hotel Concierge can be reached at concierge@missionpoint.com or at (906) 847-3007

Shepler’s Mackinac Ferry

As a carrier for Mission Point, Shepler’s Mackinac Ferry will offer the guests of Optometric Education Consultants exceptional service. The ferry ride is approximately 16 minutes. Please visit the Shepler’s Mackinac Ferry website for ferry schedule & plan your travel itinerary accordingly. You may also like Shepler’s Mackinac Ferry on Facebook to receive updates and further information. 

Overnight parking options and rates for this season are the following:
Mackinaw City: All options are self-parking.
Day Parking: FREE (off-site)
Standard Parking: $20.00/night (off-site)
Premium Parking: $40.00/night on-site at the dock (gate ticket required for entry/exit)
(Continuous shuttle service to and from the off-site lots provided)

St. Ignace: All options are self-parking.
Day Parking: FREE (on-site)
Standard Parking: $20.00/night off-site (gate ticket required for entry/exit)
Premium Parking: $30.00/night on-site at the dock (gate ticket required for entry/exit)
(Continuous shuttle service to and from the off-site lots provided)

Key Points

• Discounted Rate: To book your ferry ride today, use code OPTOMETRIC23 online for a discounted individual adult ($23) and child ($14) roundtrip ticket or mentioned Optometric Education Consultants at the ticket office to purchase tickets upon arrival.
• View The Ferry Schedule HERE: On most days the ferry runs every 30 mins and the last ferry or the day is around 8pm. To view the day’s specific schedule, visit the website HERE.
• Parking your car: Mackinac Island is car-free! View parking options above.