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Ferry Service

Ferry Service
Put-in-Bay j m cruise lines

J&M Cruise Lines

Come join us for “A DAY ON THE BAY” as J&M Cruise Lines begins their inaugural cruise that will depart from beautiful Downtown Toledo for South Bass Island, home of the famed village of Put-in-Bay (PIB). Come along for a full day of adventure as we travel across Lake Erie on the Glass City Pearl and arrive at one of the Lake's most famous islands for fun, food, spirits, and entertainment.

Round trip cost is $95 per person with the vessel departing Toledo at 9:45am arriving at approximately 12:15. The vessel will depart PIB at 7:15pm, returning to Toledo approximately at 9:45pm (check their website for up to date prices and times).

J&M Cruise Lines
1 Maritime Plaza Floor 6
Toledo, OH 43604
Put-in-Bay jet

Jet Express Passenger Ferry

The Jet Express offers the fastest ferry service between Put-in-Bay, Port Clinton, Sandusky, Kelleys Island and Cedar Point. They will drop you off right in the heart of all of their locations, offer late-night trips exclusively, and offer hands-free luggage service. Safe and secure parking is available at their main Port Clinton location. Please visit jet-express.com for the ferry schedule, rates, packages, discounts, special excursions, and more!

Jet Express Passenger Ferry
49 Jackson St.
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Put-in-Bay miller ferry

Miller Ferry Boat Line

Miller Ferry operates the only passenger/vehicle ferries to the Lake Erie Island of Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island). The ferry cruise is a picturesque, relaxing ride lasting less than 20 minutes. Miller Ferry offers the lowest fares (One way adult: $9, child 6-11 yrs: $1.50, 5 yrs. and under: free) and the most frequent trips, with ferries every half hour in the summer. They have five free parking areas, free passage for pets, convenient motorcycle and bicycle transportation, and ADA accessibility.

Visit MillerFerry.com for schedules, events, easy purchase packages, golf cart reservations, group discounts and to pre-purchase passenger ferry tickets.

Note: Miller Ferry also travels to Middle Bass Island

Miller Ferry Boat Line
5174 E Water St.
Port Clinton, OH 43452