Bear Island, United States

Cruise Port

Bear Island

Park in Michigan, USA.

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Overview

Bear Island is a cruise port in United States. It lies on the coast at approximately 44.005, -83.055.

About Bear Island

Port Crescent State Park is a public recreation area on Lake Huron five miles (8.0 km) southwest of Port Austin in Huron County at the tip of The Thumb of Michigan. The state park covers 640 acres (260 ha) along state route M-25 in Hume Township. The park occupies the site of Port Crescent, a ghost town which once stood at the mouth of the Pinnebog River. The park was designated a Michigan “dark sky preserve” in 2012.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Bear Island — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Bear Island

Port Crescent State Park (Aug 2019)
Port Crescent State Park (Aug 2019)

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 26°C in Jul and coolest around -1°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
-1°
-6°
Feb
0°
-8°
Mar
6°
-3°
Apr
12°
2°
May
19°
8°
Jun
25°
14°
Jul
26°
17°
Aug
26°
17°
Sep
22°
14°
Oct
16°
9°
Nov
8°
1°
Dec
4°
-2°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Bear Island the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Bear Island, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →