The Miller Put-in-Bay Ferry runs an 18 minute trip from the tip of Catawba Island (end of Rt 53N) to Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island), Ohio. Golf cart & bicycle rental, taxi, bus service are available near the ferry dock which is located 2 miles from the village of Put-in-Bay.
What ferry do you take to get to Put-in-Bay?
The Miller Ferry offers departures from Catawba Island, Ohio to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Islands. The Miller Ferry is the only ferry boat that transports vehicles to the island, although as a visitor bringing a vehicle is not recommended.
Is the ferry open to Put-in-Bay?
To this day, even with all the great Put-in-Bay attractions on the island, the ferry ride remains one of the favorite things about Put-in-Bay. The Miller Ferry runs a daily schedule in the summer usually from about 7 AM to 8 PM. The Jet Express runs late-night boats later than other ferries on any given day.
How much is the Put-in-Bay ferry?
Put-in-Bay One Way Fares
| Adult | $8.00 |
|---|---|
| Child (6-11yrs.) | $1.50 |
| Child (under 6yrs.) | Free |
| Bicycle | $2.50 |
| Car – Vehicle Guidelines | $19.00 |
Can you drive cars on Put-in-Bay?
Cars, motorcycles, RVs, and boats on trailers are all welcome aboard Miller Ferries to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island. Our goal is to provide you safe, convenient and reliable ferry transportation. Vehicles must be turned off while on board the ferries.
Can you bring alcohol on the ferry to Put-in-Bay?
Yes you can bring alcohol to Put-in-Bay on the Miller Ferry. However, passengers must always abide by the State of Ohio’s open container policy both on the ferry and on the island. In addition, The Put-in-Bay Police Department strictly prohibit illegal consumption of alcohol and do not hesitate to take legal action.
Can you drive your car in Put-in-Bay?
Should I bring my car to the island? We strongly recommend that you do NOT bring your car to Put-in-Bay. Besides the hassle of getting your car to the island – including paying for it to go on the ferry and waiting in line for up to three hours to get it on or off the island- the parking is very limited on the island.
How do you get into Put-in-Bay?
How to get to Put-in-Bay? Put-in-Bay is an island in the middle of Lake Erie only accessible by boat or plane. The two ferry services are the Miller Ferry and the Jet Express. Both ferries leave from Port Clinton, Ohio, and arrive at the island in roughly 20 minutes whereupon you can grab a taxi to get around.
Can you walk Put-in-Bay?
Put-in-Bay is Great for Walking Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island’s main town, is only one square mile in size and everything is within easy walking distance. In fact walking is the preferred mode of transportation on the island next to golf carts.
Can you swim in Put-in-Bay?
The rocky shoreline of Put-In-Bay offers swimmers a chance to lap it up in a Great Lake. Our Great Lake is to be loved and treasured by all.
Can you bring alcohol to Put-In-Bay?
Can I bring alcohol to my hotel room or rental home? Yes. All the rentals featured on Visit Put-in-Bay allow you to bring beverages to your own hotel or resort room or rental home.
What is the put-in-Bay ferry?
The Put-in-Bay Ferry known as the Jet Express provides seasonal ferry service to Put-in-Bay and the other Islands, carrying passengers and freight between Port Clinton, Loraine, Sandusky, and the other Lake Erie Islands including Put-in-Bay, Kelleys, and Middle Bass Island.
How do I get from put-in-Bay to Kelley’s Island?
The Jet Express offers transportation to both Put-in-Bay and Kelley’s Island. The Put-in-Bay ferry leaves from Port Clinton Ohio and arrives at the downtown Put-in-Bay harbor. The Jet Express ferry with service to Kelley’s Island leaves from Sandusky Ohio. The Sonny S ferry offers a ferry service between Middle Bass and South Bass.
How do you get to put-in-Bay?
To this day, even with all the great Put-in-Bay attractions on the island, the ferry ride remains one of the favorite things about Put-in-Bay. The Miller Ferry runs a daily schedule in the summer usually from about 7 AM to 8 PM. If you need to get to or from the island later than that, you’ll need to take the Jet Express passenger ferry.
How long is the ferry ride from Catawba to put in Bay?
The Miller Put-in-Bay Ferry runs an 18 minute trip from the tip of Catawba Island (end of Rt 53N) to Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island), Ohio. Golf cart & bicycle rental, taxi, bus service are available near the ferry dock which is located 2 miles from the village of Put-in-Bay.
