13th Annual Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration
September 3-20, 2008 * 1-800-779-4487


Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our goal is your comfort and enjoyment. All cruise boats are diesel powered vessels, equipped with radar, sonar and all required safety equipment, and are inspected annually by the U.S. Coast Guard. Our Captains are experienced with thousands of miles of safe piloting, and licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard. Courteous crew members will assist to make your Lake Superior-Apostle Islands experience memorable.
  • For your comfort, all cruise boats have clean restrooms, snacks and beverages.
  • Bring your camera for countless photo opportunities, including scenic vistas and wildlife.
  • For the comfort of all passengers no pets are allowed on cruise vessels.


  • Ticket Prices: Adult price is for those 13 years of age & older, Child price is for kids 6 to 12 years old, and children 5 years & younger are free (seats need to be reserved even though they're free).
  • Sales tax of 6% applies to all ticket purchases.
  • Advance ticket purchase highly recommended. ISLAND PRINCESS & ASHLAND BAY EXPRESS have limited Top Deck capacities regulated by the U.S. Coast Guard. Purchase tickets well in advance if you want Top Deck access. Top Deck tickets holders can access the Lower Deck also.
  • Tickets purchased by phone are refundable up to 24 hours prior to cruise departure. On-line ticket purchases are non-refundable unless cruise is canceled by vendor or unable to land.


  • One important thing we would like you to understand is our decision to go or not to go on any trip to the lighthouses: We have made a commitment to make exceptional efforts to get you to our lighthouses. Our event does not take place in a controlled indoor environment. The limitation we work under is weather, wind and wave conditions. Our Captain's decision to go or not to go has to do with safety - yours and ours.
  • Lower deck of ISLAND PRINCESS is handicapped accessible.
  • Trip routing is weather dependent.
  • Lighthouses are placed in exposed areas on open waters. This is Lake Superior, the largest lake in the world, and occasionally, weather prohibits a safe landing. Captains will do their job, and decide on what constitutes a safe landing.
  • Cruises unable to land at an island due to waves and weather refund ticket holders 1/3 the total fare.
  • Cruises canceled prior to departure will be refunded.
  • Keeper's Dinner reservations and cancellations must be made prior to Sept. 7th.
  • Cruise & event schedule subject to change.
  • Scheduled cruise return times may vary due to number of passenger and lake conditions.
  • Cruises run rain or shine - lower decks of cruise boats are enclosed.


  • Apostle Islands Cruise Service is authorized by the National Park Service and the Department of Interior, to serve the public within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
  • The Homeland Security Act of 2002 may require screening/examination of persons, baggage and carry-on items for the protection of the vessel, its passengers and crew.


  • Keeper of the Light
    P.O Box 990 - 19 Front St.
    Bayfield, WI 54814

    Advance Cruise Ticket Purchase Recommended
    1-800-779-4487
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