Ferry System
All Round-Trips
Senior Citizen - Age 65 and over
Student Age 18 and under
All Round-Trips
Senior Citizen - Age 65 and over
Student Age 18 and under
All Round-Trips
Senior Citizen - Age 65 and over
Student Age 18 and under
All commuter tickets expire six (6) months from the purchase date.
PLEASE NOTE TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE ARE MAILED. PLEASE ENSURE THERE IS AMPLE TIME FOR SHIPPING OF PHYSICAL TICKET.
The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority operates the Drummond, Sugar, and Neebish Island Ferries. For people coming to the U.P. of Michigan, these islands are a unique place to visit. From DeTour Village you can catch the Drummond Island Ferry for your quick trip across to Drummond Island; Located in Sault Ste. Marie, the Sugar Island Ferry is your transport to Sugar Island. Operating 7 days a week, their schedules can accommodate your travel needs through the full year. The Neebish Island Ferry leaves from Barbeau to Neebish Island 7 days a week. This schedule is seasonal during early spring, late autumn, and winter months. Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, our ferry system will get you safely, to your island of choice.
Attention Drummond, Sugar, and Neebish Island Residents and Visitors: In the event of an emergency and the ferry is not running, please call 9-1-1 so the proper notifications can be initiated.
EUPTA Ferry Rates & Schedules: Please note: The ferry schedule for all ferries is subject to change depending on traffic flow. We may make additional trips to alleviate wait times. Please remain with your vehicle at all times. Trailer measurements are measured from the hitch to the end of trailer
The Drummond Island Ferry takes credit/debit cards. Cashless payments are preferred. WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE VEHICLES OVER 17′ WIDE. Please check the Drummond Island Ferry Facebook page for the most up to date information.
Sugar Island Ferry ~
Refueling dates for 2024: Dates for 2025-April 2, 16, 30; May 14, 28; June 11, 25; July 9, 23; August 6; 20. For the most up-to-date information please visit Sugar Island Ferry at its Facebook Page @sugarislandferry, eupta.net, or the delays and information phone line (906) 632-1516. The Sugar Island Ferry is equipped to accept credit/debit cards for payment. Please let the deckhand know if you would like to pay with a card.
Neebish Island Ferry: NEW Neebish Ferry Schedule Effective Immediately: Due to recent developments in operational staffing and USCG compliance requirements, there will be no specials outside of regularly scheduled runs, other than, in the case of an emergency.
Please check the Neebish Islander Ferry Facebook page or call the delays and cancellations phone line at 906.632.1516, for the most up to date information.
Commuter Tickets (20 Trip Tickets) are non-transferable. This includes paper and mobile tickets. Non-transferable, per britannica.com, “Not able to be given to or used by another person.”
EUP News Article on Neebish Islander III Dedication
9 & 10 News Article on Neebish Islander III Dedication
Neebish Islander III Christening at Burger Boat Company
Day in the life of Drummond Island Deckhand
Quick Action Sugar Island Ferry Crew Saves Young Girl
9 & 10 News Coverage of USCG Recognition of Phil Roy and Dale Rosenbum