Ferry System

20 Trip Commuter Passes
All Round-Trips
Senior Citizen - Age 65 and over
Student Age 18 and under
20 Trip Commuter Passes
All Round-Trips
Senior Citizen - Age 65 and over
Student Age 18 and under
20 Trip Commuter Passes
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.

PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR NEEBISH ISLAND
The following changes are the result of a request by a public school to accommodate school children from Neebish Island riding the school bus: The 6:45 a.m. run has changed to 6:30 a.m. year-round. Please note:  September 19, 2023  going forward ~ Every Tuesday and Thursday the ferry will be leaving the mainland at all of the posted schedule times. All other days the ferry will leave from the island at the posted times. Please plan accordingly for your morning commute as this may affect it by a few minutes.
ALSO, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023  there will no longer bee a 10:00 p.m. run.

Ferry Etiquette 101

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  Please check the Drummond Island Ferry Facebook page for the most up to date information.

Sugar Island Ferry. Refueling dates for 2023: September 20; October 14, 18; November 1, 15, 29; December 13 & 27, 2023.  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:  Reminder: Schedule change September 30, 2023.    Please click the link for Neebish Ferry Schedule (Updated 11.07.22) 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.

~Ferry News~

 

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