WASHINGTON ISLAND FERRY LINE, INC.
DETROIT HARBOR
WASHINGTON ISLAND, WISCONSIN 54246
920-847-2546
800-223-2094
FAX 920-847-2807 |
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Welcome All Paddlers!
Washington Island Ferry Line welcomes you to the waters surrounding these islands of the Door, and to the Washington Island Community. |
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Paddler Options
Our ferries make daily trips, year around, from Northport Pier at the end of Highway 42 to Detroit Harbor on Washington Island. Our mainland pier is utilized by ferries that frequently come and go, and by the vehicle and passenger traffic that boards or exits each ferry.
A good number of visitors car-top their kayaks and canoes to Washington Island by ferry, launching them later, from one of many Island parks or beaches. (We charge for kayaks only when they are placed directly on the ferry deck.) Having your "wheels" with you gives an advantage of being able to visit Island businesses and enjoy Washington Island points of interest.
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Paddle Death's Door
Occasionally experienced paddlers who seek more of a challenge will paddle their kayaks across Death's Door to Washington Island. They will park their vehicles in our overnight lot (Lot "B" to the west of Highway 42) after unloading their kayaks and gear near the sand beach to the south of the pier. If you choose this option, please time your unloading for least interference with the normal ferry traffic.
We do not recommend paddling across Death's Door unless you are a prepared, experienced paddler. Water conditions may vary hourly, and the paddling is primarily off-shore. Our ferry routes may be near by, but from personal experience I can say that kayaks are very difficult to spot, even from a pilot house height well above the water. Large vessels and trolling fishing craft may also share these waters, and deserve a wide berth.
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Our Ferry Schedule
Our ferry captains adhere closely to our published ferry schedule. Please try to be in line fifteen minutes ahead of scheduled ferry departure time. If there is a lineup of vehicle traffic, please get in line, purchase tickets, and obtain any pertinent information from our ticket seller. We generally anticipate additional traffic by inserting extra ferries at peak travel times. Fridays we schedule additional evening ferries, and you may find those later times helpful if you are driving a long distance. We generally figure a two-hour drive from Green Bay to Northport Pier as a reasonable driving time. Our ferry crossing takes just under 30 minutes form Door Peninsula to Washington Island.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call our Ferry Office (920.847.2546) email us at info@wisferry.com or ask our Ticket Seller or Ferry Captain for advice.
Above all, have a safe paddling experience!
Dick Purinton – President |
For more information on Washington Island Canoeing and Kayaking Event, and to see
great kayaking photos visit: www.washingtonislandcanoeandkayakevent.com |
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