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
Schedule
View 2025 Matinicus Ferry Schedule
Contact and Directions
There is no terminal on Matinicus. Please contact the Rockland Terminal.
Phone: 207-596-5400
Physical Address:
517A Main Street, RT. 1
Rockland, ME, 04841
Mailing Address:
Maine State Ferry Service
P.O. Box 645
Rockland, ME 04841
Rockland Terminal Hours
Mon-Sun: 6:30 AM - 5:15 PM
- Vehicle Reservation Info
- Reservation requests for Matinicus are made by contacting the Rockland Terminal at 207-596-5400.
- Reservations to Matinicus may be made up to 3 months in advance.
- The schedule is subject to change without notice. Travelers are advised to contact the Rockland terminal office the day before the scheduled trip to confirm the trip is departing as scheduled.
- For regular passenger vehicles, the exact length of the vehicle to be transported must be provided.
- For trucks, the exact length and weight of the truck to be transported must be provided.
- Be sure to review all information on the Fare Information page.
- Once cash, check or credit card is provided, the reservation is considered confirmed.
- Cancellations may be made up to two weeks prior to departure with no penalty and the tickets may be used on a future trip.
- If you do not cancel, your reservation will remain in place and your payment will be processed the day of departure.
- No shows will be charged.
- Passengers/Vehicles must be in line and ready to board at least 30 minutes prior to loading time.
- Be informed of the Vehicle waste Disposal Ordinance and ensure that your paperwork is complete before arrival.