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| 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 |
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.
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:
Located on the west bank of the Penobscot River in Prospect, Maine, in an area known as the Penobscot Narrows, Fort Knox is one of the best-preserved military fortifications on the New England seacoast. The fort has many unique architectural features, as well as a rich history behind its walls.
The Penobscot Narrows region is rich in transportation history. Prior to the construction of the Waldo-Hancock Bridge, a ferry regularly carried passengers across the Penobscot River. In 1929, the Maine legislature authorized $1.2 million in 30-year bonds to build the Waldo-Hancock Bridge, with the understanding that the cost would be recouped by tolls. What began as a traffic necessity to accommodate the increasing number of northbound travelers on Route 1 soon became a historical and economic landmark as well as an example of engineering innovation.
There is no limit to the time you can spend in the observatory, but please understand that there are others waiting to visit.
**Fort Knox is open from May 1 through October 31 from 9AM to 6PM, and open until 7PM from July 1 through October 31. Park grounds are open year-round from 9AM to sunset.
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The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory is located in the heart of midcoast Maine. The bridge spans the Penobscot River, linking the town of Prospect with Verona, just south and a bit downriver from the town of Bucksport.
