Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal — Local services in Portland

Worst experience I've ever had. Our first time using the ferry, which I told the girl when we bought the ticket. We took our vehicle on at 1115 and arrived to peaks Island a little after 1130. We checked and saw there was a return at 1245. At 1230 we came back over and got in line and ended up being the only car that didn't fit. What we didn't know is we'd be stuck on the island for another 2 hours with our 4 year old until the next ferry came(245). Not wanting to miss it, we got in line at 210 this time. So we sat in line with a 4 year old in a car for 35 minutes only to AGAIN be the only car that didn't fit. We are now going on 3 hours stuck here with our 4 year old and no way off until the 345 ferry. The Cafe next door is completely out of water....

Casco Bay Lines is a great way to experience Portland and the surrounding islands. For $14 per person, you can take the ferry to Peaks Island, or explore other islands—including the mail boat route, which makes several scenic stops. You can even bring your car aboard for an additional fee.

The ferries themselves have plenty of space, with seating available on both the upper and lower decks. Vending machines are on board if you need a quick snack, and public bathrooms are available—though they’re generally not very clean.

Overall, it’s one of the best things to do while in Portland, offering both practicality and a beautiful way to...

Remember when complaining that your car didn't fit on the ferry that this is also a ferry for the residents of the island- their transportation (rightly) gets prioritized. Anyway, this ferry is so cute. For both the initial and return trip, we lined up ~20 minutes early and were among the first 10 to board if not the first, apart from residents of the island. We took the Peaks Island ferry. The breeze, the water, the view was amazing. Large bodies of water make me extremely nervous but I felt nothing but peace on the ferry. Tickets are cheap, the ferry protects you from the elements if need be, and everything is...