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Plaunt Transportation A family-owned company founded in 1932 serving Bois Blanc Island with scheduled runs from May 1st t

The last official day of the 2026 season will be November 30, 2026 as the boat is headed to dry dock this winter for rou...
10/26/2026

The last official day of the 2026 season will be November 30, 2026 as the boat is headed to dry dock this winter for routine maintenance, painting and repowering.

A gentle reminder as we enter the colder months, all trips are weather permitting and are at the discretion of the crew.

Extra trip added Thursday, 9/3/26: 10am to island and 11 am off island. Also added 7 am off Tuesday, 9/8/26.
09/01/2026

Extra trip added Thursday, 9/3/26: 10am to island and 11 am off island.

Also added 7 am off Tuesday, 9/8/26.

🚧Traffic information for Saturday🚧-Anyone riding over on the 4pm boat from cheboygan that needs a ride to the memorial s...
08/07/2026

🚧Traffic information for Saturday🚧

-Anyone riding over on the 4pm boat from cheboygan that needs a ride to the memorial service, please notify the Plaunt transportation crew so we can adequately plan for shuttling individuals from the boat on the island.

For those of you commuting on the island:

-Car pool as much as able to decrease on congestion. There is no parking directly at the venue and please DO NOT BLOCK ROADWAYS.

-Drop passengers off near the venue and then utilize parking lots (Hoover building, Township Hall, Association Dock, etc.) as able. We are providing shuttle services from these areas and will do our best to have the vehicles marked and running continuously.

-If parking at the Township Hall, DO NOT BLOCK THE FIRE STATION DOORS OR YOU WILL BE TOWED!

- If parking along the main road, per the Sheriff, you may park along the water side of the road facing east ONLY.

-Please be respectful of people's property, yards, etc. and be patient with each other.

The Plaunt family & crew has experienced an immense amount of loss this year. Curt and Char lost their older sister, Lea...
08/05/2026

The Plaunt family & crew has experienced an immense amount of loss this year. Curt and Char lost their older sister, Leanna, this spring and would love if you would come to celebrate her life Saturday August 22, 2026 at the Hoover Community Building on Bois Blanc Island between 5-7pm.
It will be a joint celebration of life of both Leanna McNamara and her husband, Michael, who preceded her in death.
The ferry will leave the Cheboygan dock at 4 pm. Transportation be provided from the island boat dock to the event center and back. The return trip to Cheboygan will leave the island at 7:30 pm.
We will be having light hors d' oeuvres and beverages along with a toast in memory of Leanna and Mike.
Leanna was raised on the island and attended school in the pines. She spent years working in the office and supporting the company behind the scenes. She treasured the island and loved her island family.

If you would like to make a gift in memory of Leanna or Michael, the family would like donations directed to the Raymond Plaunt Memorial Maritime Scholarship:
Online- https://www.cfnem.org/sacf/funds/give.html?fund=886
By phone- (877) 354-6881
Or mail a check to:
Community Foundation
P.O. Box 495
Alpena, MI 49707
Checks should be made payable to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION and mark “Raymond Plaunt Maritime Memorial Scholarship Fund on the memo line.

Wishing a heartfelt Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures!
06/21/2026

Wishing a heartfelt Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures!

Ryan McLaren & the Landschulz family would like to invite you to a celebration of life for Julie McLaren August 2026:
06/14/2026

Ryan McLaren & the Landschulz family would like to invite you to a celebration of life for Julie McLaren August 2026:

06/04/2026

🎆Booking is now open for our 4th of July Fireworks cruise!!🎆 Tickets are $35/person. Boat departs Cheboygan at 6pm and leaves Bois Blanc Island at 8pm. Enjoy a beautiful trip under the Mackinac Bridge before taking in the panoramic view of fireworks from multiple cities at once. Bring your chairs, food, snacks and don't forget your warm clothes for the ride back! Must have minimum of 40 reserved spots by 6/30/2025 or trip with be cancelled. Click on this link to book now!!! https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/plaunttransportation/items/639121/calendar/2025/07/?full-items=yes&back=https://plaunttransportation.com/&flow=1181678

The Plaunt Transportation crew would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Sharpe family and friends, as we all ...
06/01/2026

The Plaunt Transportation crew would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Sharpe family and friends, as we all mourn the loss of Brent Sharpe. Brent started working for Plaunt Transportation as a deck hand when he was just 12 years old. In 1996, Brent & Ryan both went on to get their captain's licenses. This was a huge blessing to our company, because for 9 years prior to this, Curt was the only licensed captain and had to make every single trip to and from the island.
Brent dedicated 25 years of his life to Plaunt Transportation and felt more like family to us than an employee. Brent was strong, dependable, intelligent, and funny. We were lucky to be his bonus family and knew that help was only a phone call away, even after all these years. He has left some large shoes to fill and his presence on the island will be sorely missed.

Safe travels today and may you pause to remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

Safe travels today and may you pause to remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

The Plaunt Transportation crew is deeply saddened to share the loss of one of our family members. Julie McLaren, wife of...
05/14/2026

The Plaunt Transportation crew is deeply saddened to share the loss of one of our family members.
Julie McLaren, wife of Captain Ryan McLaren, passed away last week. Julie grew up spending her summers on Bois Blanc Island and was then able to share those same island summer vacations with her three children. Julie loved her island friends and family. She always made sure to greet them with her kind smile and warm hug, whether it was on the boat, in the pines or at the office. Julie will be greatly missed by us all.

The outpouring of support from people near and far is overwhelming and truly appreciated. We know many of you have been asking for ways to show your love and support for Ryan as well as for Julie’s children. A memorial fund has been established at Citizen’s National Bank in Cheboygan. Checks can be made out to Ryan McLaren with “Julie McLaren Memorial Fund” in the memo line. We ask that you respect Ryan’s privacy as he returns to work and in lieu of offering your condolences in person or bringing cards to him at the boat, have them delivered to our Water Street office building.
Mailing address:
Ryan McLaren
℅ Plaunt Transportation
P.O. Box 2
Cheboygan, MI 49721

This is a difficult time for many of our island family as we collectively grieve the loss of a beautiful soul.

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412 Water Street
Cheboygan, MI
49721

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+12316272354

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