In 1945, Captain William Shepler opened a small snack bar for passengers who waited for their ferry to Mackinac Island. He believed a more efficient and faster ferry service was needed, so he started his own company. Capt. Shepler started with one boat and shortly after added a second boat that was piloted by his son, Bill Jr. These two speedboats offered distinguished and efficient service to passengers and were named “Miss Penny” and “The Fiji.”
Many decades later the company still flourishes and is run by William’s son and grandchildren. The most recent boat added to the Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry fleet was “Miss Margy”, who provides a first-class riding experience.
311 S. Nicolet Avenue, Mackinaw City, Michigan 49701, Phone: 231-436-5023