2011 Schedule & Rates

Experience the Beautiful Apostle Islands in Majestic Lake Superior

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Scenic Narrated Non-Stop Cruises Aboard ISLAND PRINCESS

Grand Tour

GRAND TOUR

Our most popular cruise, the Grand Tour takes you on a narrated, informative, 55-mile, scenic cruise aboard ISLAND PRINCESS. Throughout this memorable cruise, you'll pass extraordinary natural scenery, beautiful historic Raspberry and Devils Island Lighthouses, standing rocks, extensive sea caves and marine wildlife. Learn the rich history of centuries of human interaction with Wisconsin's "Crown Jewels" on majestic Lake Superior.

  • Daily, May 14th to October 16th
  • Depart 10:00 a.m. - Return 1:15 p.m.
  • Adult $39.95 - Child (6-12 yrs.) $23.95 *Plus WI 6% sales tax
Raspberry Lighthouse

ISLANDER CRUISE

Board ISLAND PRINCESS and cruise to the renovated Raspberry Island lighthouse for a view from the boat. Throughout your narrated excursion, enjoy brownstone quarries, "Honeymoon Rock," and some of the most alluring shoreline the National Lakeshore has to offer while passing Bassword, Madeline, Hermit, Stockton and Oak Island.

  • June 18th - 30th
    • Tues. thru Sat. - Depart 2:00 p.m. - Return 4:10 p.m.
  • July 1st - Sept 3rd
    • Mon. thru Sat. - Depart 2:00 p.m. - Return 4:10 p.m.
  • Sept 4th & 5th
    • Sun. & Mon. - Depart 2:00 p.m. - Return 4:10 p.m.
  • Sept 6th - Sept. 16th
    • Tues. thru Sat. - Depart 2:00 p.m. - Return 4:10 p.m.
  • Sept 27th & 29th
    • Tues. & Thurs. - Depart 2:00 p.m. - Return 4:10 p.m.
  • Oct 7th - Oct. 9th
    • Fri. thru Sun. - Depart 2:00 p.m. - Return 4:10 p.m.
  • Adult $30.95 - Child (6-12 yrs.) $17.95 *Plus WI 6% sales tax
Sunset Cruise on Lake Superior

EVENING GRAND TOUR

Come aboard the Island Princess and enjoy the cruise as the afternoon sunlight dramatically enhances viewing of the scenic features at the light stations at Devils Island and Raspberry Island. View the sea caves and Lake Superior's water in shimmery late day sun. This cruise lasts approximately 3-1/4 hours and will show you the islands in their quiet beauty.

  • July 1st - August 20th:
    • Mon. thru Sat. - Depart 5:00 p.m. - Return 8:15 p.m.
  • August 22nd - September 3rd:
    • Mon. thru Sat. - Depart 4:30 p.m. - Return 7:45 p.m.
  • September 4th:
    • Sun. - Depart 4:30 p.m. - Return 7:45 p.m.
  • Adult $39.95 - Child (6-12 yrs.) $23.95 *Plus WI 6% sales tax

FALL COLOR CRUISES:
GRAND TOUR departs daily at 10:00 a.m. through October 16th
ISLANDER CRUISE departs daily at 2:00 p.m. through September 16th

Visit an Island Aboard ASHLAND BAYFIELD EXPRESS

FEE: RASPBERRY ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE TOURS - Park Service Interpretive fees apply to joining all ranger-led lightstation tours. Standard fees of $3.00 per individual, $8.00 per family. Discounts for holders of the Interagency Senior and Access passes. Fee envelopes for payment to the National Park can be placed in deposit box on island. No fee for people not joining the lightstation tour.

Historic Great Lakes Lighthouse Tours

RASPBERRY IS. LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S TOUR

Lighthouse Keepers and their families made the Raspberry Island lighthouse their home from 1863 to 1947. The lighthouse reopened in 2007, after an extensive restoration project. A tour of the lighthouse, named "The Showplace of the Apostle Islands," gives insight into the lives of those who lived and worked in this secluded setting of unparalled natural beauty. Additional fee for lighthouse tour (see above) and you spend 2 hours on island.

OVERNIGHT CAMPING ON OAK ISLAND SHUTTLE

For those looking to camp overnight on Oak Island, this tour will make a stop at Oak Island for a drop-off/pick-up of campers.

  • Tues., Fri., Sat. & Sun. July 1st to September 4th
  • Depart 1:30 p.m. - Return 5:30 p.m.
  • Lighthouse Tour: Adult $41.95 - Child (6-12 yrs.) $24.95
       *Plus WI 6% sales tax
  • Camper Shuttle: Adult $54.95 - Child (6-12 yrs.) $32.95 roundtrip
       *Plus WI 6% sales tax
Hiking

STOCKTON ISLAND DAYHIKER

Hike the varied landscapes and roam the white sand beaches on Stockton Island. The island’s beauty has long been a refreshing favorite for hiking, picnicking, birdwatching, swimming and beachcombing. Dayhikers can enjoy 2 hours to explore groomed trails leading from a visitors' center to Julian Bay lagoon and the most beautiful scenic beaches in the islands.

  • Tues., Fri., Sat. & Sun. July 1st to September 4th
  • Depart 8:30 a.m. - Return 1:00 p.m.
  • Dayhiker: Adult $41.95 - Child (6-12 yrs.) $24.95 *Plus WI 6% sales tax
Camping and Kayaking at the Apostle Islands

OVERNIGHT CAMPING ON STOCKTON ISLAND SHUTTLE

Stockton Island is home to the Park's largest campground and offers waterfront, group and wilderness campsites with 15 miles of trails to explore leading through forests to bogs, "singing sand" beaches, sandstone cliffs and brownstone quarries.
A kayaker's best base camp to access the northeast side of Stockton Island, traverse to Michigan and Outer Islands.

  • Tues., Fri., Sat. & Sun. July 1st thru September 4th
  • Depart 8:30 a.m. - Return 1:00 p.m.
  • Adult $54.95 - Child (6-12 yrs.) $32.95 roundtrip *Plus WI 6% sales tax

For information on island campsites, facilities, camping permits and island lighthouses, visit the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore website or call the National Park Service at (715) 779-3397.

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