Islesboro Ferry
Ferry: "Margaret Chase Smith"
Destinations: Crossing between Lincolnville and Islesboro
Crossing Distance: 3 miles
Crossing Time: 20 minutes
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:
May 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Rockland.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 |
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All ferry tickets purchased through this webstore are ROUND TRIP TICKETS.
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Explore Maine By Ferry
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Fort Knox
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.
Waldo Hancock Bridge
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.