Vehicles
Vehicles to Peaks Island
Peaks Island is served frequently by the car ferry Machigonne II. The Sailing Schedule tells you when the car ferry is running (as opposed to a passengers-only boat). Car tickets may be purchased at the ticket window or the freight window. Commercial vehicle (truck) tickets must be purchased at the freight window. See the column to the right for more information about commercial vehicles.
All vehicle tickets are first-come, first-served. All tickets are round trip. You may buy a ticket at any time, but your vehicle must be in line in the car ferry staging lane at least 15 minutes before departure time. The operations agent will direct you to the appropriate staging lane. Late arrivals may be bumped to the next available trip.
Non-Commercial Vehicle (Auto) Rates to Peaks Island |
| Peak Season (mid-April through Columbus Day) |
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday;
Sunday until 5:00 PM |
$80.00
($70.00 handicapped plates) |
After 5:00 PM on Sunday,
Monday, Tuesday &
Wednesday |
$60.00
($50.00 handicapped plates) |
| Off-Peak Season (Columbus Day through mid-April) |
| all days, all times |
$34.00 |
Commercial Vehicle (Truck) Rates to Peaks Island - Round Trip |
| Peak Season (mid-April through Columbus Day) |
| up to 6,000 lbs. |
$82.80 |
| 6,000 - 10,999 lbs. |
$85.25 |
| 11,000 - 19,999 lbs. |
$92.50 |
| 20,000 - 28,999 lbs. |
$107.00 |
| 29,000 - 39,999 lbs. |
$126.75 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 lbs. |
$157.00 |
| 50,000 - 54,999 lbs. |
$166.75 |
| 55,000 - 59,999 lbs. |
$175.35 |
| 60,000 lbs. and over |
$194.00 |
| Off-Peak Season (Columbus Day through mid-April) |
| up to 6,000 lbs. |
$36.50 |
| 6,000 - 10,999 lbs. |
$39.00 |
| 11,000 - 19,999 lbs. |
$43.50 |
| 20,000 - 28,999 lbs. |
$52.00 |
| 29,000 - 39,999 lbs. |
$62.50 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 lbs. |
$74.00 |
| 50,000 - 54,999 lbs. |
$85.00 |
| 55,000 - 59,999 lbs. |
$95.00 |
| 60,000 lbs. and over |
$115.00 |
Vehicles Down the Bay
Casco Bay Lines transports cars and light pickup trucks to Long Island, Chebeague Island, and Cliff Island aboard the Maquoit II. This is not a regularly scheduled service; reservations are required (see form below) and are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the limitations of schedule, tide, and weather, reservations should be made as far in advance as possible, and transportation on the requested date and time cannot be guaranteed. Same day round-trip service is not available for any vehicle.
Restrictions for vehicles shipped down the bay are as follows:
- There is a 5500 pound maximum weight limit (including cargo). This prohibits most commercial trucks and heavily loaded pickup trucks or vans.
- No vehicle exceeding 6 feet 6 inches in height may be transported.
- No bicycles, kayaks, ladders, or other equipment may be carried on the roof of the vehicle. Bicycles may be carried on rear racks but may need to be removed for space reasons.
All vehicles departing from Portland must be at the terminal by 8:30 AM—any exceptions must be discussed in advance. Vehicles departing from island piers must be on the pier 1/2 hour in advance of the published departure time.
Non-Commercial Vehicle (Auto) Rates Down the Bay (One Way) |
| Peak Season (mid-April through Columbus Day) |
$120.00 |
| Off-Peak Season (Columbus Day through mid-April) |
$75.00 |
To make a reservation, please complete the form below. After you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation by phone. This call will let you know whether the date(s) you requested are available. If you do not receive a call, please contact Captain Larry Legere at (207) 774-7871 or by e-mail at larryl@cascobaylines.com.
 See a list of the current dates of Downbay Vehicle Transport Availability here. (This is a .pdf file; to view or print it, you will need Adobe Reader, which may be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com.)
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