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Islesboro Ferry
Ferry: "Margaret Chase Smith"
Destinations: Crossing between Lincolnville and Islesboro
Crossing Distance: 3 miles
Crossing Time: 20 minutes
Schedule and Fares
Summer Ferry Schedule (PDF) - Effective 5-15 to 10-16
Winter Ferry Schedule (PDF) - Effective from 1/1/2023 - 5/14/23
- Summer Schedule
- Winter Schedule
- Fares
- FAQs
Islesboro Schedule - Daily Departures
Summer Schedule (May 15th - October 16th)
Select a location below to view daily departures for that location.
| Time | Day(s) of Week |
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| 7:30 a.m. |       |
| 8:30 a.m. |  |
| 9:30 a.m. | |
| 10:30 a.m. | |
| 12:30 p.m. | |
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| 2:30 p.m |
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| 3:30 p.m | |
| 4:30 p.m | |
| Time | Day(s) of Week |
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| 8:00 a.m. | |
| 9:00 a.m. | |
| 10:00 a.m. | |
| 11:00 a.m. | |
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Please Note: Due to traffic load in summer season, actual departure times may vary from posted schedule.
Islesboro Schedule - Daily Departures
Winter Schedule (January 1 - May 14)
Select a location below to view daily departures for that location.
| Time | Day(s) of Week |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Time | Day(s) of Week |
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| 8:00 a.m. | |
| 9:00 a.m. | |
| 10:00 a.m. | |
| 11:00 a.m. | |
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Please Note: Service will be limited on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & New Years. Please contact the local terminal for the schedule.
Islesboro Schedule - Daily Departures
Fall Schedule (October 17 - December 31)
Select a location below to view daily departures for that location.
| Time | Day(s) of Week |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Time | Day(s) of Week |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Please Note: Service will be limited on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & New Years. Please contact the local terminal for the schedule.
Islesboro Fares
Please view the "FAQs" for important information.
Note: Roundtrip tickets only sold from mainland terminals.
| Ticket Type | Round Trip Fare |
|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | $13.00 |
| Minor (6-17) | $9.00 |
| Child (Under 6) | Free |
| Bicycle - Adult | $18.00 |
| Bicycle - Minor | $14.00 |
| Motorcycle | $23.75 |
| Standard Vehicle (4 wheels or less - see FAQs) |
$29.50 |
| Oversized Vehicle (over 20 ft, 5+ wheels) |
$4.50/foot |
FAQs & General Info
- Vehicle ticket covers the transportation of the vehicle and driver, additional passengers require an individual ticket
- Vehicles that are not registered and inspected will be refused passage by MSFS
- Bicycle fare does not include rider
- Children under 5 are free
- Children 5 to 11 are charged the Child Fare
- Children 12 and older are charged the Adult Fare
- Standard vehicle is defined as:
- Four tires or less
- Overall length of twenty (20) feet or less including cargo
- One of the following types of vehicles:
- Automobile
- Station wagon
- Motorcycle
- Van
- Mini-van
- Pick up truck
- Golf cart
- Fork lift
- Riding lawn mower
- Garden tractor
- All terrain vehicle
- Electric vehicles
