2012 Lake Huron Lighthouse Excursions

June
Wednesday June 13, - 2.00pm to 5:00pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Friday June 22 - 1.30pm to 4:30pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Tuesday June 26 - 1.30pm to 5:30pm
Special EXTENDED Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
In addition to the lighthouses you see on our standard Lake Huron cruise, on a Shepler’s Extended Eastbound Lighthouse Cruise you’ll be treated to a chance to see the elusive Spectacle Reef Lighthouse. This lighthouse may only be viewed up-close from a boat and the cruise allows you unbelievable photo opportunities of this remarkable lighthouse. The cruise is four hours long.  This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $68.00 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $39.25, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.

July
Tuesday July 3 - 1.00pm to 4:00pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Tuesday July 10 - 1.00pm to 4:00pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Friday July 13 - 1.00pm to 4:00pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Thursday July 19 - 1.00pm to 4:00pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Thursday July 26 - 1.00pm to 4:00pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Tuesday July 31 - 2.00pm to 4:00pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.

August
Tuesday August 7 - 1.30pm to 5:00pm
Special EXTENDED Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
In addition to the lighthouses you see on our standard Lake Huron cruise, on a Shepler’s Extended Eastbound Lighthouse Cruise you’ll be treated to a chance to see the elusive Spectacle Reef Lighthouse. This lighthouse may only be viewed up-close from a boat and the cruise allows you unbelievable photo opportunities of this remarkable lighthouse. The cruise is four hours long.  This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $68.00 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $39.25, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Thursday August 9 through Sunday August 12
Bruce Peninsula Excursion
Join us on this four day excursion discovering the unique lighthouses of Ontario’s beautiful Bruce Peninsula. After dinner in Southampton, we will tour the Bruce County Museum and view its Third Order Fresnel lens from the Stokes Bay Light. Friday we board a motor coach to tour Point Clark lighthouse, and then head for the Kincardine light and lunch. We then go to Tobermory for dinner and a good night’s sleep. Saturday we board a boat to view Big Tub, Flowerpot and Cove Island lighthouses before rejoining the bust for the trip to lunch at Cabot Head lighthouse. Then its off to Lions Head lighthouse and dinner and our hotel in Owen Sound. Sunday After breakfast Sunday, we board our bus to return to Southampton to view the range lights before boarding another boat for the trip out for lunch at the Chantry Island lighthouse. On the trip we will also view McNab Point Range light. After lunch in Southampton, we return to our cars and the end of our 4 day excursion. Click HERE to download a full description of this excursion in Adobe PDF format. Ticket price for members will be $895 per person for double occupancy, and $1,125 for single occupancy. Non GLLKA members will need to add $40.00 for a 1-year individual membership or $55.00 for a 1-year family membership in order to participate. To register, please call the GLLKA office at 231 436-5580 during office hours.
Saturday August 11 - 2.00pm to 5:00pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Thursday August 16 - 1.30pm to 4:30pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Monday August 20 - 1:00 to 6:30pm
Special EXTENDED Lighthouse Cruise through Les Cheneaux Island
New for 2012! This cruise is bigger and better than ever! Join us on a 5.5 hour extended cruise into the beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands in northern Lake Huron. On the way to the stunning Les Cheneaux Islands, you will pass by British Landing on Mackinac Island where, 200 years ago on July 17th, Fort Mackinac was captured by the British in one of the first major events in the War of 1812. You will also enjoy exceptional views of six lighthouses including Martin Reef, Spectacle Reef, and for the first time on this cruise, the Detour Reef Light, in addition to the Bois Blanc Lighthouse, the Round Island Light and the Round Island Passage Light. The cost includes a boxed lunch. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise.  Cruise direction could change due to severe weather.  The cruise is $77.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $42.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Saturday August 25 - 2.00pm to 5:00pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.

September
Saturday September 1 - 2.00pm to 5:00pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Wednesday September 5 - 1:00 to 6:30pm
Special EXTENDED Lighthouse Cruise through Les Cheneaux Island
New for 2012! This cruise is bigger and better than ever! Join us on a 5.5 hour extended cruise into the beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands in northern Lake Huron. On the way to the stunning Les Cheneaux Islands, you will pass by British Landing on Mackinac Island where, 200 years ago on July 17th, Fort Mackinac was captured by the British in one of the first major events in the War of 1812. You will also enjoy exceptional views of six lighthouses including Martin Reef, Spectacle Reef, and for the first time on this cruise, the Detour Reef Light, in addition to the Bois Blanc Lighthouse, the Round Island Light and the Round Island Passage Light. The cost includes a boxed lunch. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise.  Cruise direction could change due to severe weather.  The cruise is $77.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $42.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Saturday September 8 - 1.30pm to 4:30pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Thursday September 13 - 1.30pm to 4:30pm
Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
You’ll start by passing under the Mackinac Bridge for a close-up view of Big Mac. Then you’ll head across the Straits between Round Island Light and Round Island Passage Light. Turning east, you’ll pass by the privately owned Bois Blanc Light. Poe Reef and Fourteen Foot Shoal Lights mark your turn into the South Channel. A quick trip up the Cheboygan River takes you past the Cheboygan Crib Light before you head back. En route, you’ll enjoy the clear blue waters of the Straits, a bird’s eye view of the Coast Guard cutter “Mackinaw”, and plenty of maritime history. This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $52.50 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $27.50, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
Sunday September 16 - 1.30pm to 5:30pm
Special EXTENDED Eastbound Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
In addition to the lighthouses you see on our standard Lake Huron cruise, on a Shepler’s Extended Eastbound Lighthouse Cruise you’ll be treated to a chance to see the elusive Spectacle Reef Lighthouse. This lighthouse may only be viewed up-close from a boat and the cruise allows you unbelievable photo opportunities of this remarkable lighthouse. The cruise is four hours long.  This cruise is hosted by Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises, with GLLKA experts serving as your guides, providing narration and answers to questions throughout the cruise. The cruise is $68.00 per person, children 5 - 12 years - $39.25, and children under 5 ride free.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Shepler's at (800) 828-6157 or (231) 436-5023 or you can order tickets online by clicking here.
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