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Maine State Ferry Service 2009 Schedule: Islesboro Ferry

Ferry and Travel Information

  • Ferry: “Margaret Chase Smith"
  • Destinations: Crossing between Islesboro Island and Town of Lincolnville
  • Crossing Distance: 3 miles
  • Crossing time: 20 minutes

Schedules

Winter Schedule
Monday thru Saturday
January 2 thru March 28
October 19 thru December 31
Departs
Sunday
January 4 thru March 29
October 18 thru December 27
Departs
Islesboro
7:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Lincolnville
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.*
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Islesboro
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Lincolnville
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.

 

Summer Schedule ***
Monday thru Saturday
March 30 thru October 17
Departs
Sunday
April 5 thru October 11
Departs
Islesboro
7:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.**
3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Lincolnville
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.**
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Islesboro
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Lincolnville
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: A construction project will require the cancellation of regular ferry service for four weeks in the late-September to early November time frame. A passenger-only service will be provided for that four week period on a schedule TBD. Please plan accordingly and check with the local terminal for the specific shut down dates and alternative passenger schedule.

* Trip departs at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays due to refueling
** Does not operate on Wednesdays
*** Due to traffic load in summer season, actual departure times may vary significantly from posted schedule. Anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Thank you!

General Information about the Islesboro Ferry

  • Service will be limited on New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.
    Please contact the appropriate terminal for scheduled operations on these days.

Contact Information

  • Lincolnville Office:
    • Maine State Ferry Service
      P.O. Box 214
      Lincolnville, ME 04849-0214
      Tel. (207) 789-5611
  • Islesboro Island Terminal:
    • Maine State Ferry Service
      Islesboro Terminal
      Tel. (207) 734-6935