Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island

Name: Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island
Address: 5174 East Water Street, Port Clinton, OH, 43452, US
Telephone: +18005002421
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Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island

Passenger & Car Ferries to the Lake Erie Islands of Put-in-Bay (South Bass) & Middle Bass, Ohio ⚓️ Ferries run spring, summer, fall. See You on the Island. �
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Passenger/ Vehicle ferry service daily from Catawba Island (tip of Rt. 53 N). During peak summer Put-in-Bay trips every half hour, five free parking areas, lowest fares, the 18 minutes trip to Put-in-Bay or 40 minutes to Middle Bass. Group, student, family reunion discount available, let us help you plan an itinerary. Put-in-Bay One Way adult $8.50, child 6-11 yrs $1.50, child 5 yrs & younger free

, dog (leashed please) also ride free. In the heart of the Lake Erie Islands, Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island), Ohio is the most popular vacation island in the Shores + Islands Ohio region with hundreds of lodging rooms & camping. Pre purchase PIB passage tickets & reserve your island golf cart through MillerFerry.com. Contact us for season passes, gift cards, & frequent floater tickets. Find the Miller Ferry Dock (Catawba) �GPS: 5174 East Water St., Port Clinton, Ohio.

11/26/2024

Here's the extended Put-in-Bay ferry schedule beginning Thursday, November 28 🦃 & going forward. We'll run this schedule as weather permits. Any updates or cancellations will be posted here on FB, MillerFerry.com & X/Twitter.

*We recommend leaving your vehicle on the mainland & walking on the ferry. We're happy to help with luggage/freight.*

11/26/2024

Here's the extended Middle Bass Island ferry schedule for November 27, 29 & December 1. Any changes or cancellations to this schedule will be posted here on FB, MillerFerry.com & X/Twitter.

*Please note: Vehicle reservations are required.*

11/25/2024

'Tis the season of giving! Here are some great Miller Ferry gift ideas so you can avoid the holiday rush. To purchase, call our office at 800-500-2421. Don't forget ~ gift cards & frequent floater tickets can also be purchased at our ticket booths. millerferry.com/discounts/

*Office hours are 9 am-3 pm. We'll close at 12pm on Wednesday, Nov. 27 & be closed all day Thursday, Nov. 28 🦃. Please leave a message & we'll return your call.

11/23/2024

Miller Ferry 2025 Season Passes are ON SALE now! A season pass will allow you unlimited passenger travel during the printed schedule season. To purchase, call 800-500-2421 or visit our Put-in-Bay office, located at 535 Bayview Ave. millerferry.com/discounts/season-passes/

11/22/2024

Kenny, continued.

We have a lot of theories about Kenny, but one thing we know for sure - he likes granola bars. Have you taken a ferry ride to Put-in-Bay with Kenny?

11/21/2024

Thursday 11/21 - Ferries are running. Please be advised that high winds forecast for Friday 11/22 may cause trip delays/cancellations. Updates post when available.

11/20/2024

Weds 2pm Put-in-Bay Schedule Update-Last ferry will LV CAT 3pm/LV PIB 3:30pm, all others are cancelled. Updates post when available.

11/20/2024

Weds 11/20 Put-in-Bay Schedule Update:
Leave Catawba 5pm trip is canceled.
Last ferry will LV CAT 4pm/LV PIB 4:30pm. High winds forecast for Thursday may cause trip delays/cancellations. Updates post when available.

11/19/2024

Kenny has been around a lot lately. Zoom in to see the split on his right foot.
- You'll notice he has spots now. The crew explained it is his "winter coat."
- His favorite ferry to ride is the WILLIAM MARKET, because the windows are at the perfect position for him to see inside the pilot house. He comes to the window & challenges the Captain to a staring contest.
- His favorite route is between Catawba & Put-in-Bay.
- Kenny is a Ring-Billed Gull & it seems humans are his flock of choice at times.

11/18/2024

Many people wonder about winter life on an Ohio island. Come see for yourself!
Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay is running daily, weather permitting. Here’s the list of open lodging, transportation, restaurants/bars, & community organizations. Not to mention, an abundance of Parks & Nature Preserves to explore.

What's Open at Put-in-Bay this time of year? Here's the list. [...]Read More...

11/18/2024

Thinking of starting your Monday bright & early? Here's some motivation ~ sunrise colors on Lake Erie from Catawba. You know where we'll be if you want to add a ferry ride!

📸 T. Dressel

11/16/2024

Do you know Kenny?

We're pretty sure he's one of our most popular crew members. He's loyal, dependable & always eating on the job. How do we know it's Kenny? We know it's the same seagull because the webbing on Kenny’s right foot is split. Here are some of our favorite past photos of Kenny.

Now that we've made sure everyone is introduced to Kenny, stay tuned for an update next week.

11/15/2024

Congresswoman Kaptur Announces $10.37 Million Award to Enhance Ferry Infrastructure for Put-in-Bay & the Lake Erie Islands.
We look forward to these structural improvements to better serve our customers.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, announced the award of $10,371,073 from the US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) to the Put-in-Bay Township Port Autho...

11/14/2024

Some of our favorite Ohio State Parks 🌳 made the list from Travel2Next. Stop at Catawba Island State Park on your way to the ferry, visit Middle Bass Island State Park, which is home to the historic Lonz Winery & don't miss (tiny but mighty!) Oak Point State Park at Put-in-Bay.

Uncover the wonders of Ohio State Parks. Immerse yourself in nature, relax by tranquil lakes, and embark on unforgettable hiking trails.

11/13/2024

The season of giving! Please donate to this great fundraiser from the Ottawa County Community Foundation, Ohio.
If you're on Put-in-Bay, please use the collection bin at the Erie Islands Library. All goods donated here will go to St Paul's Episcopal Put-in-Bay Community Food Pantry.

11/12/2024

An important chapter of Ohio history ~ plan to visit Middle Bass Island in spring to see the newly restored Lonz's Mansion. The first floor is a mini museum & the second floor is available for overnight stays. Lodging reservations will begin Dec. 1, for stays in spring. from cleveland.com

Though restoration work on the Lonz Mansion was completed this fall, it won’t be open to the public until the spring, when it will be operate as a history museum, with self-guided tours.

11/11/2024

With gratitude for your service to America on Veterans Day & always. 🇺🇸

11/09/2024

We're OPEN! Please feel free to call us at 800-500-2421 or stop by our office located at 535 Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay.

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5174 East Water Street
Port Clinton, OH
43452

Telephone

+18005002421

Website

https://www.millerferry.com/

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Ferries to Put-in-Bay & Middle Bass Island, Ohio

Welcome aboard! Miller Ferries carry passengers & vehicles to the Lake Erie Islands Put-in-Bay & also to Middle Bass Island, Ohio. Ferryboats depart from the tip of *Catawba & the Put-in-Bay (aka South Bass Island) cruise is under 20 minutes & the ferry ride to Middle Bass Island is a scenic 40 minutes. Put-in-Bay reservations not needed because Miller runs frequent trips, including every half hour during peak travel months June through early September between the Miller Ferry Dock on Catawba (mainland) & the Miller Ferry Lime Kiln Put-in-Bay Dock. June 15 through August 19, 2018, additional evening trips to & from Put-in-Bay are added; ferries leave Put-in-Bay as late as 9 PM & leave Catawba as late as 9:30 PM. Each of the Miller Ferries has a capacity of 500 to 600 passengers & we do not sell out of passenger tickets. Please see www.millerferry.com ferry schedules, RV & trailer fares & parking.

Put-in-Bay Each Way Fare: Adult (12 years & older) $7.50, Child 6-11 years $1.50, Child 5 years & younger ride free, Car $17, Motorcycle $16, Bicycle $2. Middle Bass Island Each Way Fare: Adult $10, Child 6-11 years $3, Child 5 years & younger ride free, Car $23.50, Motorcycle $22.50. Dogs are welcome aboard & ride free of charge (please keep on leash, in vehicle, or in a crate.) Put-in-Bay Vehicle & Passenger reservations are NOT required, passage is first- come, first-served.

Middle Bass Island Each Way Fare: Adult $10 (12 years & older) $10, Child 6-11 years $3, Child 5 years & younger ride free, Car $22.50, Motorcycle $22.50, Bicycle $3. Vehicle reservations for Middle Bass ARE required please, & may be made up to two weeks in advance by calling Miller office 800.500.2421. Miller also transports RV’s, boats & trailers, & freight, see www.millerferry.com call 800.500.2421 for rates.

Planning on visiting Put-in-Bay or Middle Bass for a day trip? Consider leaving your car parked in one of five free Miller Ferry parking areas or in one of the pay lots& come aboard as a walk-on passenger. Driver Tip: Drop off your passengers across the street from the dock, they can go to the Ticket Booth for tickets (or redeem online passenger tickets) while the driver parks the car. Most day trippers explore Put-in-Bay Island style; Golf carts, bicycles, cabs & buses to town are available for rent near the ferry dock. Reserve your golf cart up to 24 hours in advance at http://www.esputinbaygolfcarts.com, two, four, six & eight seater golf available.

If you are planning a group vacation, reunion, wedding, adult or student tour group, Miller Ferry offers weekday & weekend fare discounts. Phone our group coordinator at 800.500.2421 to help arrange island travel plans. Miller also sells convenient Frequent Floater booklets & season passes for Put-in-Bay & Middle Bass Island passengers. Wheelchair access is available on lower deck of ferry, but if you prefer to bring a wheelchair in your vehicle, please call our office 800.500.2421 to help plan your transport. Passengers with mobility issues or heavy luggage, please ask a crew member or information person for golf cart assistance on the ferry docks. Restrooms, ATMs, island & area maps & information, retail gifts, clothing & snacks, & restrooms are on each of the ferry docks. Stop by the Information Kiosk on the Miller Lime Kiln Dock for ideas on what to do & how to save with our online coupons at www.millerferry.com. In the spring & fall attractions & shops may not be open, please phone ahead to establishments to check their hours.

A Brief History: Miller Boat Line was started by William M. Miller in 1905 as a ice harvesting, fishing charter & water taxi service on the harbor of Put-in-Bay. During the 1940’s William’s son Lee Miller bought the dock Catawba point (where we presently leave from) & four all- steel passenger/vehicles ferries were added to the fleet during the 1940’s through the 1960’s. In the early 1970’s Miller’s developed the Lime Kiln Dock on the south tip of Put-in-Bay & this shortened the ferry trip between mainland & Put-in-Bay to under a half hour & Miller Ferries began the “short route” service, which not only shaved off transit time, but allowed Millers to add scheduled trips. In 1978 William (Bill) E. Market & his wife Mary Ann Market bought the Miller Boat Line from Mary C. Miller & over the years four all-steel, drive on/ drive off passenger & vehicle ferries eventually replaced the older side-load vessels. The new vessels were more efficient to load & unload, engine horsepower was increased & cruisetime was pared down to under 20 minutes. The Market family chose to retain the company name “Miller Boat Line” in honor of the Miller family that established the ferry company. Miller Marina on Put-in-Bay harbor, three retail shops & E’s Golf Cart Rental have been added over the last two decades. A new vessel is currently being designed & soon to be built with a projected launch date of Fall 2019.

Put in Bay, Ohio is the most popular resort vacation island in the Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Ohio region & the island is home to a wide variety of events, attractions, lodging, camping, nature trails, restaurants, live entertainment & bars. Middle Bass Island is home to quiet shoreline trails, lodging, kayaking, nature trails, eateries, live entertainment, Middle Bass Island State Park & marina, events & history tours of Lonz Winery.

Find our Catawba Ferry Dock at *GPS: 5174 East Water St., Port Clinton, Ohio 43452. Lodging, events, coupons, maps & more travel tips can be found at http://www.millerferry.com & http://www.visitputinbay.com. See you on the Island!