BIBCO Weather Update, 10/16/2026

Fall looks like it’s going to go out like a lion. 🦁

Friday 10/16: All departures are cancelled.

Saturday 10/17: The forecast shows a window for some departures. If it holds, we will be departing:
⛴️ Beaver Island at 8:20 AM and 2:20 PM
⛴️ Charlevoix at 11:30 AM

Sunday 10/18: The forecast is calling for more gales and high waves. We have not cancelled Sunday departures yet, but if you must get to or from the island on Sunday, please consider traveling Saturday or Monday instead. We are contacting customers with Sunday vehicle reservations now to explain their options.

Monday and Tuesday: If we don’t travel Sunday, we may make two trips Monday if weather allows, or one Monday and one Tuesday.

Please check in with us for updates. Stay safe out there!

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Five-Star Service

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“Ride the Boat” from the bridge of Charlevoix to the beaches on Beaver Island. Our main land office is located right on the mouth of Lake Michigan in the City of Charlevoix.  Experience the natural beauty and unique biodiversity the island has to offer after a two-hour ferry ride. Enjoy the road less traveled once you arrive. Discover two lighthouses with endless wildlife along the way. Come for a day or stay to play!

Explore more with BIBCO by booking a 1.5 hour Guided Island Tour Package. A knowledgeable Islander will highlight St. James Village, Whiskey Point Lighthouse, and view uninhabited islands along the northern shores of Beaver Island. Get a chance to learn about America’s Emerald Isle and America’s only King. Stepping onto the shoreline of Beaver Island is like stepping back in time- Island time.