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Washington Island Ferry

Washington Island Ferry Schedule

September 2023

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Schedule is subject to change due to weather and traffic.

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Each ferry has ample deck space with open-air seating. A heated cabin on board provides shelter in bad weather and the winter. Photo opportunities abound on your trip through Death’s Door, so be sure to bring your camera!

Reminders:

  • Please be in line 15 minutes prior to departure
  • Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Pets must be on a leash or in a vehicle
  • If you are not taking your car to the island, please park at Northport Pier
  • There is no smoking on board the ferry
  • Not responsible for low exhaust systems
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Rates
ROUND TRIP RATES

Adult

$15.00

Child (6 thru 11)

$8.00

Child (5 and under)

FREE

Auto (occupants not included)

$28.00

Motorcycle

$18.00

Bicycle

$6.00

Pets

FREE

OVERSIZED VEHICLES (ONE WAY)

15' up to 20'

$18.00

21' up to 25'

$32.00

26' up to 30'

$42.00

31' up to 35'

$50.00

36' up to 45'

$65.00

46' up to 55'

$75.00

56' up to 60'

$90.00

Available April 1 – December 20 including motorhomes, trailers, semis and box/flatbed trucks. Measured by maximum length. For oversized items not listed, please email us.

Net payload charge of $7.50 per ton may apply to the load carried in or on semis, dump trucks, box/flatbed trucks, flat deck and enclosed trailers.

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Directions

215 WI-42
Ellison Bay, WI 54210

The ferry to Washington Island is located on the tip of the Door Peninsula, in the Northeast corner of Wisconsin. Take Highway 57 North from Green Bay to Sturgeon Bay. From there, you can take either Hwy 42 or Hwy 57 to Sister Bay. Then, follow Hwy 42 to its end at Northport Pier.

Parking

The best way to see all of Washington Island is with a vehicle, however, if you plan to visit Washington Island without your car, parking is available in our lots near N. Port Des Morts Dr. and behind the Visitor Center.

More questions about Washington Island?
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