ISLE ROYALE
"Whether you enjoy the luxurious side of glamping, or the bare bones "roughing" it like the ol' bucks, we've got something for everyone. The Hazy J. is the ideal vessel for navigating Isle Royale National Park and Lake Superior."
- Lacy Cygan, Captain & CEO
"Hop aboard the Hazy J. as we depart from Eagle Harbor, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula, Destined for "The Rock", we voyage forty-one nautical miles across Lake Superior at a heading of 336°, green buoy to red buoy, arriving at Middle Islands Passage in comfort & safety."
- Justin Cygan, Head Captain
Private Isle Royale Boat Charters & Multi-Day Guided Trips
Whether you’re chasing specific goals on Isle Royale or simply want to slow down and let us handle the planning and logistics, we offer flexible Private Isle Royale Boat Charters & Multi-Day Guided Trips to help you experience the island at its best.
Fisherman's Dream
Fresh fish nuggets ALL day, EVERY day!! Target giant Lake Trout, vivacious salmon, massive Northern pike and sooo much more! There is no shortage of excitement and adventure when you're catching a fish on Isle Royale.
Photography Enthusiast
Love taking pictures? Are you a night owl AND an early bird? Take advantage of the entire day with breath-taking sunrises, endless sunsets, night sky photography and more! Just like the weather, no two days are the same.
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Circumnavigation
We navigate the HAZY J. through 450 glorious islands. Get TWO National Park passport stamps along the way. Experience the magnitude and magnificence that is Isle Royale National Park.
Historical Exploration
Delve inside the island's extensive historical past. From ancient copper mines, to a cemetery, shipwrecks, lighthouses, a golf course, Victorian-era cabins, the "Mooseum" and much more! The history is as rich as the copper that runs through it.
Four Lighthouses
Check off these rare Michigan lighthouses from your list! Featuring Passage Island, Menagerie Island, Rock of Ages, and Rock Harbor Light. We can also help you get to other lights in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan, or Great Lakes.
Expert's Choice
Vacation like the pro's at U.P. Adventure Company! We will take you to our favorite destinations on Isle Royale. From our favorite docks and camps, to beloved islands, best fishing spots to the coolest hikes-- this is the adventure standard!
Pricing reflects vessel days, fuel, permits, weather buffers, and expedition-level logistics. Longer trips and fuller groups provide better per-person value. For more details, please read this Planning An Isle Royale Adventure .PDF below. Ask us about 6th person pricing!
FINE PRINT
★ All fishing trips are interchangeable with non-fishing boating adventures.
All prices include up to 4 passengers.
Add a 5th passenger for $100.
Please contact us directly for 6-passenger arrangements.
★ Lake Superior is cold year-round.
Even in summer, bring warm layers and a spare change of clothes.
Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages.
★ Fishing licenses:
Anyone age 17 or older must possess a valid Michigan fishing license when applicable.
Licenses may be purchased through the Michigan DNR HERE.
★ Fish cleaning included:
We fillet and bag all fish you keep — included with your trip.
★ Payment options:
Cash • Check • PayPal • Venmo • Credit Card (5% digital processing fee)
Now accepting: Affirm, AfterPay, PayPal Pay Later
Deposits, Prepaid Trips & Cancellations
★ Deposits are applied to your total trip cost and secure your reservation.
Your remaining balance is due on trip day.
We do not store credit card information — please be prepared to pay your balance at the conclusion of your adventure.
★ Deposits are considered earned upon booking.
★ Prepaid trips (paid in full at booking) are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another date or guest and never expire, subject to availability.
Fully Prepaid Trip Benefits
★ Guests who pay in full at booking receive:
• Priority access to the best available weather window within their scheduled date range
• One complimentary reschedule without penalty (subject to availability)
• One complimentary trip add-on: The Captain’s Log entry, a well-documented journal entry of your entire adventure
★ Cancellation terms:
• Cancellations 30+ days prior to your scheduled trip may be refunded minus non-refundable digital processing fees, except for Isle Royale trips
• Deposits are non-refundable within 30 days of the scheduled trip date
• Isle Royale deposits are non-refundable within 14 days due to permit limits, fuel costs, and scheduling constraints
Weather & Safety
★ All trips require safe, fishable marine conditions.
If the Captain must cancel for safety reasons, guests may choose:
• A deposit refund minus the 5% digital processing fee, or
• Reschedule their adventure
All scheduling decisions are made at the Captain’s discretion in accordance with marine safety standards.
Isle Royale Transportation Disclaimer
★ We are not a dedicated transportation service to or from Isle Royale.
However, on a case-by-case basis, and only when all other transportation options are exhausted, we may coordinate transport between the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Isle Royale.
These trips:
• Are coordinated with the National Park Service CUA Department
• Are weather dependent
• Are transport-only, starting at $2,000
Payment Options
★ Credit Card
★ Cash & Check
★ Venmo & PayPal
★ Affirm, AfterPay, PayPal Pay Later
★ Deposits required
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Booking duration (1hr) is a placeholder for your trip.
We account for an additional weather day before and after your trip.
2D/1N = 2 Days / 1 Night · 1P = 1 Person
CURRENT AVAILIBITY
★ May – fully open
★ June – 1st week available
★ July – 1st and 2nd weeks available
★ August - Last week available
★ September – 1st, 3rd, and 4th weeks available
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