North Haven Ferry
Ferry: "Captain Neal Burgess"
Destinations: Crossing between Rockland and North Haven
Crossing Distance: 12.5 miles
Crossing Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Fares: View Fares
Matinicus Ferry
Ferry: "M/V Charles Norman Shay""
Destinations: Crossing between Rockland and Matinicus Island
Crossing Distance: 23 miles
Crossing Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Fares: View Fares
Lincolnville Ferry Terminal
The Lincolnville Ferry Terminal services the island of Islesboro. View Islesboro's schedules, rates and information below.
Islesboro Ferry
Ferry: "Margaret Chase Smith"
Destinations: Crossing between Lincolnville and Islesboro
Crossing Distance: 3 miles
Crossing Time: 20 minutes
Schedule
Bass Harbor Ferry Terminal
The Bass Harbor Ferry Terminal serves the islands of Frenchboro and Swan's Island. Please select an island below to view schedules, rates and island information.
Ferry Advisory Board
Our Mission
The Advisory Board is committed to ensuring the Ferry Service provides safe, dependable, efficient, and equitable transportation to all customers. The Board shall advise the DOT on matters relating to the MSFS, shall submit relative comments and recommendations to its Commissioner, and shall ensure effective communication between the MSFS and the island communities it serves.
Next Advisory Board Meeting:
March 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Rockland.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Webstore Related Questions
- What can I purchase on the Webstore?
Passenger, commuter, vehicle, motorcycle, and bicycle tickets.
Fares
Tariff 11 Fares Effective June 1st, 2025
- Maine State Ferry Service Tariff 11 (PDF) - For definitions and a full explanation of rates, see pages 17-25.
Fares
Passenger and Walk-On
| Island Pair | Ticket Type | Off-Peak Rate 10/1 to 5/31 | Peak Rate 6/1 to 9/30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland ~ Vinalhaven Rockland ~ North Haven Bass Harbor ~ Swans Island |
Purchase Ferry Tickets
All ferry tickets purchased through this webstore are ROUND TRIP TICKETS.
Note - cell phone reception at the ferry terminals may vary. To ensure timely boarding, PLEASE PRINT OR DOWNLOAD YOUR TICKETS BEFOREHAND.
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Maine State Ferry Service
Notice - An Act to Establish Lifetime Ferry Passes for Retired Maine State Ferry Service Employees
This notice is for all former state employees who are receiving retirement benefits after at least 15 years of employment with the Maine State Ferry Service and who are a year-round resident of one of the served islands of the Maine State Ferry Service: