RANGER III Schedule

 

Ranger III Schedule 2026

Passenger service is offered from late May through early September. The Ranger III takes approximately 6 hours to cross Lake Superior each way. You do not have to schedule a round-trip; one-way trips may be scheduled. There are no one-day, round-trip voyages.

 

2026 Confirmation Processing Delayed

The Ranger III online reservation request system has now been updated for 2026. You may submit your reservation requests through the pay.gov system at any time.

Confirmation processing will not occur until seasonal staffing return mid-April. We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

Outbound Island Trips

Houghton, MI to Rock Harbor, MI; 9:00 am eastern time

• 5/26 - 9/11 Tuesdays and Fridays
  • Exception: No Trips to Rock Harbor 6/16, 7/3, 7/14, 8/11

Houghton, MI to Windigo, MI; 9:00 am eastern time

• 6/16, 7/14, 8/11 Tuesday

Inbound Island Trips

Rock Harbor, MI to Houghton, MI; 9:00 am eastern time

• 5/28 Thursday
• 5/30 - 9/12 Wednesdays and Saturdays
• Exception: No Trips from Rock Harbor 6/17, 7/4, 7/15, 8/12

Windigo, MI to Houghton, MI; 9:00 am eastern time

• 6/17, 7/15, 8/12 Wednesdays

 

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  The RANGER III passenger ferry operates between Houghton, MI and Rock Harbor, MI.