Bass Harbor – Swan’s Island Ferry

• Ferry: "M/V Captain Henry Lee"
• Season: Ferry operates daily, year-round with some additional crossings from April to October
• Crossing Route: Bass Harbor and Swan's Island and back.
• Crossing Distance: 6 miles
• Crossing Time: 40 minutes
• Vehicles: Yes, ferry carries vehicles, motorcycles, trucks and bicycles
• Parking: Maine State Ferry Service operates a parking lot at Bass Harbor. Parking spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed.
• Bass Harbor Terminal (45 Granville Rd, Bass Harbor, ME) 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
• Swan's Island Terminal (118 Ferry Rd., Swan’s Island, ME) Hours:
  • Summer
    Mon-Sat: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Sun: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Fall & Winter
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat: 6:00 AM - 3:45 PM
    Thur: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Sun: 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM

For updated ferry schedules and fares, as well as rules, regulations and parking information, please visit the Maine Department of Transportation's website.