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The Office of Freight and Passenger Services (OFPS) forms policy, programs, and projects that improve Maine's freight transportation network as a cohesive system. The national and international trends towards Just-In-Time operations by manufacturers and businesses has increased demand for an efficient, free-flowing freight transportation system which provides more choices to shippers.
Ferry: "M/V Captain Henry Lee"
Destinations: Crossing between Bass Harbor and Swan's Island
Crossing Distance: 6 miles
Crossing Time: 40 minutes
Fares: View Fares
Mainland address for ferry to Swan’s Island: Bass Harbor Terminal, 45 Granville Rd, Bass Harbor, ME 04651. 207-244-3254
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
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
The Lincolnville Ferry Terminal services the island of Islesboro. View Islesboro's schedules, rates and information below.
Ferry: "Margaret Chase Smith"
Destinations: Crossing between Lincolnville and Islesboro
Crossing Distance: 3 miles
Crossing Time: 20 minutes
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.
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.
January 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Rockland.
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