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Bass Harbor Ferry Terminal

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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.

Frenchboro

Swan's Island

Contact & Hours

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Phone: 207-244-3254

Physical Address:
45 Granville Road
Bass Harbor, ME 04651

Mailing Address:
Maine State Ferry Service
PO Box 114
Bass Harbor, ME 04651

Terminal Hours

Summer
Mon-Sat: 7:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Sun: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Fall & Winter
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thur: 7:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Sun: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Terminal Parking Info

Parking Rates (May 15 - October 15)

All designated spaces next to the terminal, on the hill and in the lot across from the terminal are paid parking

Daily rate is $12.00 for 24 hours or any portion thereof (no re-entry) Weekly - $60.00 (no re-entry) Monthly - $115.00 Seasonal - $300.00

 

**Please Note: Purchasing extended discounted parking does not provide a designated space, nor does it guarantee parking during the busy summer season.

Parking Rates (June 1 - September 30)

Parking is free from October 1 - May 31st

 

Vehicle Reservation Info
  • Vehicle Reservations can be made 1 month in advance and up to two hours before the scheduled departure.
  • Reservations may be made by phone or in person during terminal hours from 7:30 AM until 5:15 PM.
  • During the height of the season, it is not unusual for all reservation spaces to sell out by 8:30 AM.
  • Four vehicle and two truck reservations are sold on each scheduled trip.
  • Vehicle and truck reservations are NOT interchangeable due to the length and size of the vehicles. For further information, see the Fare Information page.
Line Up Procedure
  • Line vehicles up along the sidewalk and guardrail, and back along the street. Street side line up area is designated by signs along the road.
  • The first four vehicle spaces are for reserved vehicles.
  • Vehicles without a reservation line up on a first-come, first-served basis. No line number system is in place for this location or for the islands it serves.
  • Truck and over-length vehicle reservations line up to the left of the reservation and first-come, first-served line.
  • Vessel can accommodate approximately 16-17 passenger vehicles. The capacity varies with each trip depending upon the size and length of the vehicles on board.
  • Vehicle ticket covers the passage of the vehicle and the driver. All other occupants will need the appropriate passenger tickets.