Length Based Rate Brochure v1.0
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). Tickets for vehicles under 20 feet may be purchased at the ticket window or (if being charged to an account) the freight window. Tickets for vehicles over 20 feet in length must be purchased at the freight window, located in the freight shed. Rates for vehicles are based on total vehicle length including trailers, bike racks, lumber, and other protrusions.
Reservations for commercial vehicles from Portland to Peaks Island will be accepted at the CBITD Office between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and must be made no less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled run. Reservations for up to two commercial vehicles per run will be accepted for any scheduled weekday service up to and including the 12:15 pm run on Friday. The cost for each reservation will be $25.00 in addition to the applicable transportation charge. Commercial vehicles with reservations must arrive at the terminal no less than 30 minutes prior to departure.
Reservations for one commercial vehicle per run will be accepted beginning with the 3:15 PM run on Fridays through the last scheduled car ferry on Sundays. The cost for each reservation will be $50.00 for commercial vehicles 6,000-10,999 GVW, and $100 for commercial vehicles 11,000 GVW and greater, in addition to the applicable transportation charges. Commercial vehicles with reservations must arrive at the terminal no less than 30 minutes prior to departure.
All other vehicle tickets to Peaks Island are first-come, first-served. All vehicle tickets to Peaks Island are round trip. The vehicle ticket includes transportation of the driver only, any additional passengers need tickets. 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. Late arrivals may be bumped to the next available trip.
Peak Rates: April 18, 2026 – October 12, 2026
Off-Peak Rates: October 14, 2025 – April 17, 2026
| Length Bracket | SUN-WED OFF PEAK | THU-SAT OFF PEAK | SUN-WED PEAK | THU-SAT PEAK |
| 20 ft or less w/ discount pass | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $82.65 |
| 20.1-21 ft w/ discount pass | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $103.00 |
| Discount Pass
Annual Pass holders are eligible to purchase Passholder Rate vehicle tickets. 90-Day Pass holders may purchase a Vehicle Add-On at the time of pass purchase. 90-Day Pass holders with the Vehicle Add-On may purchase Passholder Rate vehicle tickets. Pass holder must present pass at point of sale to purchase Passholder rate tickets, and must be in the vehicle & present Pass when boarding the vessel. Passholder rate not valid for standard passenger vehicles if trailer, bike rack, or other protrusions extend the length of the vehicle past 20 ft. |
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| Handicapped Plates
*Proof required at time of purchase and at boarding |
$46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Moped | $20.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Motorcycle | $33.00 | $33.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Length Bracket | ||||
| 20 ft or less | $70.00 | $100.00 | $150.00 | $170.00 |
| 20.1-25 ft | $87.50 | $125.00 | $187.50 | $212.50 |
| 25.1-30 ft | $105.00 | $150.00 | $225.00 | $255.00 |
| 30.1-35 ft | $122.50 | $175.00 | $262.50 | $297.50 |
| 35.1-40 ft | $140.00 | $200.00 | $300.00 | $340.00 |
| 40.1-45 ft | $157.50 | $225.00 | $337.50 | $382.50 |
| 45.1-50 ft | $175.00 | $250.00 | $375.00 | $425.00 |
| 51.1-55 ft | $192.50 | $275.00 | $412.50 | $467.50 |
| 55.1-60 ft | $210.00 | $300.00 | $450.00 | $510.00 |
| 60.1-65 ft | $227.50 | $325.00 | $487.50 | $552.50 |
| 65.1-70 ft | $245.00 | $350.00 | $525.00 | $595.00 |
| Any vehicle wider than 8’6″ will incur a 50% surcharge | ||||
| Commercial vehicle reservation | $25.00 | $25.00 | ||
| Weekend commercial vehicle reservation (6,000-10,999 GVW) | $50.00 | $50.00 | ||
| Weekend commercial vehicle reservation (11,000 GVW and greater) | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Note: All charges are round-trip. In the event that a vehicle was transported by another carrier, a charge equal to one half the round-trip rate will be charged on the return to Portland.