About Us

Casco Bay Lines is the ferry service owned and operated by the Casco Bay Island Transit District (CBITD). The Transit District operates 365 days per year and must ensure that residents have safe, dependable and reliable transportation for themselves and for their goods on a scheduled daily basis. It is the "lifeline" for the residents of the islands, carrying over 977,000 passengers, 5,300 tons of freight, and 25,000 vehicles annually. CBITD also carries the U.S. mail and transports school children to and from Portland. Incidental tour, cruise and charter service is offered as well.

Casco Bay Island Transit District is a body corporate and politic created under State Enabling Legislation in 1981 to serve residents and visitors of six Casco Bay islands: Peaks Island, Little Diamond Island, Great Diamond Island and Cliff Island (which are within the City of Portland), the Town of Long Island, and the Town of Chebeague Island. The Board of CBITD is composed of twelve directors —ten elected from the islands, one appointed by the City of Portland, and one appointed by the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Transportation.

Vision Statement

"We are a safe, reliable, clean operation that cares about its customers and the community it serves. Our employees feel empowered, valued and respected in a work environment that is open, responsive and ethical. Technology is used to enhance communication and business opportunities."

Statement of Non-Discrimination

"No person on the basis of race, color, national origin, or transportation disability will be subjected to discrimination in the level and quality of transportation services and transit related benefits.

Any person or persons who believe that there is such discrimination may file a complaint with the Federal Transit Administration and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation."

We provide year-round ferry services, scenic cruises and boat tours from Portland, Maine to the islands of Casco Bay such as
Peaks Island, Little Diamond Island, Great Diamond Island, Chebeague Island, Diamond Cove, Long Island and Bailey Island.
We also offer scenic cruises, summer-time music cruises, private charters and lobster bakes. Join us and see where the Maine coast really begins!
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Ferry Terminal: 56 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine | Mailing Address:P.O. Box 4656, Portland, ME 04112-4656
Phone: (207) 774-7871 | Fax: (207) 774-7875 | Email:info@cascobaylines.com