Washington Island Ferry Line

Washington Island Ferry Line View our new, searchable schedule on any device: http://www.wisferry.com/ The Washington Island Ferry Line was started in 1940 with two existing wooden ferries.
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When you reach the end of Highway 42, at the tip of Wisconsin’s Door County peninsula, you’ll find Northport Pier and the Washington Island Ferry Line. Over the years steel ferries were added and today the line boasts four modern, Coast Guard-approved vessels that make up to 25 round trips a day during high season and two round trips per day in winter. After vehicles and passengers are safely on b

oard, the ferry will embark on a 30-minute ride past Plum, Pilot and Detroit Islands. This area is filled with history. You will be making the same passage as the Native Americans who paddled their canoes from island to island, French explorers who came to the area and schooners that traveled the area a century ago. Relax and enjoy the ride!

It's hard to believe that summer is winding down already! Washington Island Ferry's last Saturday night and Sunday night...
09/03/2026

It's hard to believe that summer is winding down already! Washington Island Ferry's last Saturday night and Sunday night trips will be September 5 & 6 📅

Stay up-to-date and view our complete fall schedule online: https://bit.ly/4kwpEKa

The Rock Island Ferry fall schedule begins Tuesday, Sept. 8 ⛴️ 🍁The Rock Island ferry will make four trips per day to th...
09/01/2026

The Rock Island Ferry fall schedule begins Tuesday, Sept. 8 ⛴️ 🍁

The Rock Island ferry will make four trips per day to the island every two hours starting at 10 a.m., with the last trip at 4 p.m. Return trips to Washington Island will begin at 10:15 a.m. with the last trip at 4:15 p.m.

Stay up-to-date and view our complete fall schedule online: https://bit.ly/4kwpEKa

We can't believe it's almost fall! We're switching to our fall schedule starting Tuesday, Sept. 8 ⛴️ 🍁The Washington Isl...
09/01/2026

We can't believe it's almost fall! We're switching to our fall schedule starting Tuesday, Sept. 8 ⛴️ 🍁

The Washington Island Ferry will depart on the hour to the mainland starting at 7 a.m. and continuing until 5 p.m. The ferry will also make trips to the island hourly, starting at 8 a.m. and continuing until 6 p.m.

Stay up-to-date and view our complete fall schedule online: https://bit.ly/4cmqeYC

Transportation is recommended on Washington Island, but if you don’t want to bring your vehicle, there are some great op...
08/25/2026

Transportation is recommended on Washington Island, but if you don’t want to bring your vehicle, there are some great options once you arrive. You can rent bikes, mopeds and UTVs near the Washington Island Ferry dock! 🚲

Note: New Rock Island camping gear policies ✅ Camping gear is limited to 60 pounds per camper. No single item may exceed...
08/18/2026

Note: New Rock Island camping gear policies

✅ Camping gear is limited to 60 pounds per camper. No single item may exceed 60 pounds.
✅ Camping gear is loaded separately from passenger boarding. Gear on the ferry deck is subject to weather and water spray.
✅ Carts must be collapsible or foldable and are added to the weight total.
✅ Potable water is available on Rock Island, and firewood is available for a fee.

Our summer schedule continues throughout August for Rock Island and Washington Island. We’re making frequent trips to an...
08/10/2026

Our summer schedule continues throughout August for Rock Island and Washington Island. We’re making frequent trips to and from both islands to accommodate summer guests!

📅 View the complete schedule to plan your trips this summer! https://wisferry.com/washington-island/

There’s still time to plan a Cherry Train trip on Washington Island! 🍒🚂Enjoy this two-hour narrated open-air tram tour o...
08/06/2026

There’s still time to plan a Cherry Train trip on Washington Island! 🍒🚂

Enjoy this two-hour narrated open-air tram tour of Washington Island with 3 or 4 stops. The Cherry Train continues through Labor Day weekend, with daily trips at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

🚢 A ferry view you don't see every day!This awesome shot of the Robert Noble comes to us from Bryan R. We love seeing th...
07/31/2026

🚢 A ferry view you don't see every day!

This awesome shot of the Robert Noble comes to us from Bryan R. We love seeing the ferry from new perspectives—and this one definitely caught our eye! 🤩

Have a favorite ferry photo? We'd love to see it! Share it in the comments or tag us in your next Washington Island Ferry adventure—you might be featured in a future post. 📸

Have you checked out our dock cams? Get a 24/7 view of weather conditions, watch ferry traffic, and see our beautiful do...
07/27/2026

Have you checked out our dock cams? Get a 24/7 view of weather conditions, watch ferry traffic, and see our beautiful dock view. You might even catch a sunrise! ☀️

Check out the cams here: https://wisferry.com/webcams/

Q: What sort of weather can we expect? How should we dress? ☀️🌧️A: Lake Michigan air can be cool, even on what may other...
07/22/2026

Q: What sort of weather can we expect? How should we dress? ☀️🌧️

A: Lake Michigan air can be cool, even on what may otherwise seem to be a warm day! Dress comfortably in casual wear, but consider bringing a jacket or light sweater, even in summer.

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215 State Highway 42
Northport, WI
54210

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