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Introduction
Important Time Information
Schedules
Other Ferry Resources

IMPORTANT NOTICE


DEER ISLAND, NB - EASTPORT, ME
CAR FERRY PERMANENTLY OUT OF SERVICE



Introduction


Continuing the area's maritime tradition, the Quoddy Loop's center is connected by a series of car ferries (all Canadian operations), one foot ferry, and one water taxi (US operations). These vessels transport travelers among the five principal islands (Campobello Island, Deer Island, Grand Manan, and White Head Island) and the mainland of New Brunswick, plus foot-traffic-only between Lubec, Maine and Eastport (Moose Island). Moose Island and Campobello Island are both connected to the Maine mainland--Moose Island to Sipayik (Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation) by tidal dike causeways, and Campobello Island by the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Bridge ("international bridge") to Lubec.

While Campobello Island and Eastport are now connected to the mainland of Maine by bridge or causeways, they maintain their link to their sister islands in the summer months. Doing so provides easier connections with friends, family, and neighbors, facilitates commerce, and provides a fun, refreshing, and relaxing experience on the water.

As a bonus, ferry & water taxi travel in the Quoddy Loop frequently results in sighting seabirds, porpoise and dolphins, seals, and an occasional whale!

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Important Time Information

The Canadian flagCanadian-run ferries operate on Atlantic Time (AT), which is one hour ahead of US flagEastern Time (ET). (NOTE: 1:00 pm AT = Noon ET). Both Canadian flagNew Brunswick and US flagMaine observe Daylight Saving Time. When planning your crossing be sure to calculate the time correctly; otherwise, you may miss the last ferry of the day.

The US-run foot ferry between US flagLubec, Maine, and US flagEastport, Maine, and the water taxi operate on Eastern Time (ET).

Canadian flagFerries generally leave precisely at the designated departure time. It is a rapid process, and departure is swift; therefore...

On Canadian flagGrand Manan, during busy periods, you may need to park in line a day ahead of departure (and move up in line with each departure--ask locally about departure conditions), to ensure passage. The only reservations allowed are one day in advance, and only on trips departing from Grand Manan (not from Blacks Harbour). To make reservations, call 506-662-3724 and select the "advance ticket" menu.

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Schedules

Water Taxi

Foot Ferry

Car Ferries

Water Taxi

Serving the Eastport & Lubec Area

Text or call: (207) 904-8029

Foot Ferry

Departing From…


US flagLubec, Maine

Connecting to:

Departs US flagLubec


US flagEastport, Maine

Connecting to:

Departs US flagEastport


Car Ferries

Departing From...


Canadian flagBlacks Harbour, New Brunswick (on the New Brunswick Mainland)
(No toll to Grand Manan. Toll is charged when leaving Grand Manan, returning to Blacks Harbour on the mainland.)

Connecting to:


Canadian flagCampobello Island, New Brunswick (connected by bridge to mainland US flagMaine at Lubec; passport & ArriveCAN required when crossing the bridge)
(Toll ferry)

Connecting to:


Canadian flagDeer Island, New Brunswick
Departing from Deer Island Point
(Toll ferry)

Connecting to:


US flagEastport, Maine (Moose Island) (connected by a series of tidal dike causeways to mainland Maine at US flagSipayik, Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation)
THE FERRY BETWEEN EASTPORT, ME & DEER ISLAND, NB, IS PERMANENTLY OUT OF SERVICE.


Canadian flagGrand Manan, New Brunswick
(Toll ferry to mainland)

Connecting to:


Canadian flagL'Etete, New Brunswick (on the New Brunswick Mainland, near St. George)
(No toll in either direction)

Connecting to:


Canadian flagWhite Head Island, New Brunswick (just to the southeast of Grand Manan)
(No toll in either direction)

Connecting to:

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Other Ferry Resources

Quoddy Loop Ferry Company Contact Information

Maine State Ferry Service Rockland, Bass Harbor, and Linconville terminals
Casco Bay Lines Portland-area Ferry Service, Casco Bay, Maine
Chebeague Transportation Co. Great Chebeague Island, Casco Bay, Maine

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