Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co.

05/10/2026

The historic Harbor Princess is coming to Boyne City for the National Morel Mushroom Festival! Join us for a scenic cruise on beautiful Lake Charlevoix on Saturday, May 16. Cruises depart at 3pm and 5:30pm.

05/04/2026

Hard to beat this

We got treated to an absolutely beautiful double rainbow tonight!

04/19/2026

From this…❄️ to this…☀️

Join us as we kick off the summer season with our first sunset cruise 5/22!

Link in bio for our full schedule and to purchase tickets. Departing from Petoskey 🌅

04/01/2026

We’re excited to announce a brand-new experience at Little Traverse Bay Ferry: Whale Watching Tours are now officially available. 🐋

After recent sightings in Little Traverse Bay, we’ve decided to offer guests the opportunity to witness one of northern Michigan’s most surprising natural events from the water.

Tours will feature:
• Expert whale-spotting narration
• Scenic views of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Bay Harbor
• The chance to experience a truly unforgettable April adventure

This is a very limited seasonal offering, so keep your eyes on the water and your camera ready.

Happy April 1st. 😄

02/06/2026

📐⚓ People always ask what we do in the off-season… ⚓📐

The answer? Repair and maintenance.
And sometimes, you have to go all the way back to the beginning to find the answers.

Here’s a picture of the original blueprint for the boat — and 70 years later, we still have the original paper ones!

From winter work to summer memories, taking care of this boat has always meant respecting the traditions and dedication of those who came before us.

01/28/2026

🥶❄️ Cold Enough for a Throwback… ❄️🥶

With temperatures like this, it felt like the perfect day to dig into the photo archives. This shot goes way back to when the boat was running at Mackinac Island and spending the winter docked at the Island.

Swipe to see a photo from today, and you’ll see… some things never change. Winter still knows how to pack a punch in Northern Michigan.

Cold days like this make us appreciate warm summer evenings, calm water, and sunset cruises even more. 🌅🚤

📸 Have old photos or stories of this boat? We’d love to see them — feel free to share in the comments or send them our way!

11/22/2025

🚢📅 2026 Schedule Is Now Online! 🎉

Big news — most of our 2026 cruise schedule is now live, and you can start booking your favorite dates today! Sunset cruises, fireworks cruises, special events across Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Charlevoix… they’re all coming back for another amazing season on the bay.

🎁 Looking for a great holiday gift?
Cruise tickets — or a Little Traverse Bay Ferry gift certificate — make the perfect experience-based present for friends and family.

It’s easy to buy now and plan later — with no rescheduling fee for tickets purchased during the off season!

👉 Book your 2026 cruise here: www.littletraversebayferry.org

11/05/2025

🚢 Thank You for a Wonderful 2025 Season! 🌅
As our 2025 season wraps up, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make it one to remember — our loyal passengers from Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Bay Harbor, and Charlevoix, our incredible captains and crew, and all the partners and community supporters who make each trip across Little Traverse Bay so special.

A special thanks to the Harbor Springs Historical Society and the Charlevoix Historical Society for bringing our region’s rich history to life through our popular History Cruises.

Your enthusiasm, smiles, and love for being out on the water keep us inspired season after season. From sunny evenings to foggy mornings, every cruise was a memory shared — and we can’t wait to do it all again. 💙

10/09/2025

Fall into our final Sunset Cruises of the season. 🌅🍁 October 9 & 10 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Lake Charlevoix

Tickets $37: https://www.littletraversebayferry.org/fall-color-cruises/

10/04/2025

🍁 Fall Cruise Schedule & Cruises this Weekend! 🍂

Join us aboard the Harbor Princess in Charlevoix:
🌅 Sunset Cruise | Tonight, October 4 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

📜 History Narration Cruise | Sunday, October 5 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In partnership with Charlevoix Historical Society

Tickets available now, call 231-444-2628 or visit https://www.littletraversebayferry.org/fall-color-cruises/

10/03/2025

☀️🚤 **Heatwave in Northern Michigan?** Easy answer… **get out on the water!** 🌊

Cool off this weekend aboard the Little Traverse Bay Ferry and enjoy the breeze, the views, and some unforgettable cruises:

📅 **This Weekend’s Cruises:**

* **Friday:** 2:00pm & 5:30pm
* **Saturday:** 5:30pm
* **Sunday:** 2:00pm **History Cruise** with the Charlevoix Historical Society

Don’t sweat it on land—join us on Lake Charlevoix! https://www.littletraversebayferry.org/fall-color-cruises

Read more about the warm-up in the news: *Will Michigan's October 2025 stay hot? What the long-range forecast reveals* – https://share.google/MxmOJShIPlttAmwBU