Bringing a Vehicle to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island

Cars, motorcycles, RVs, boats on trailers are welcome aboard Miller Ferries to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island. Our goal is to provide you safe, convenient and reliable ferry transportation. Please note these Guidelines for bringing a vehicle.

Vehicles Going to Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island)

Reservations are not required. Vehicles are taken on a first come, first serve basis.
Vehicles can round trip within the same day on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. However, because of heavier traffic we are not able to round trip a vehicle within the same day on Sunday or a Holiday Monday.

Vehicles Leaving Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island)

Vehicles must be line before 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday and in line before 3:00 pm on Sundays and Holiday Mondays in order to be guaranteed passage off Put-in-Bay.

Put-in-Bay Vehicles - Driver's Checklist

Anticipate possible "Island Rush Hours" - these peak vehicle travel times may include going to Put-in-Bay on Friday afternoons / evenings, and returning from Put-in-Bay on Sundays and Holiday Mondays. During these peak times, Miller Ferries will sometimes run extra trips.
Schedule subject to change without notice.
We reserve the right to limit vehicles in order to accommodate passengers.
Reservations are not required. Vehicles are transported on a first come, first serve basis.
Commercial vehicles over one half ton must have reservations made by 4:00 pm at least a day prior to passage. Please be in line 20 Minutes before departure time.
Motorcycles are taken with vehicles on a first come first serve basis.
- Two tie-downs and wheel chocks are provided per trip.
- It is the Captain's discretion to choose to carry motorcycles during high winds.
- It is the Captain's discretion to choose to carry more than two motorcycles without tie-downs.
Due to Maritime Security regulations, customers, vehicles and baggage may be subject to inspection.
A limit of two 5-gallon appropriated container of gasoline can be brought on board the ferry.
No construction trucks with saddle tanks in bed of pickup, due to Coast Guard Regulations.
Once on board, apply your vehicle's emergency brake.
Thank you for not smoking on board or in shelter houses.

Vehicles Going to Middle Bass Island

Reservations are required. Reservations may be made up to two weeks in advance, but must be made by 4:00 pm the prior day. Call 419-285-2421 (local) or 800-500-2421 for reservations through the Miller Boat Line office.
Vehicles must be in line 20 minutes before departure time on weekdays, and 30 minutes before departure time on weekends.
Because of heavier traffic we are not able to round trip a vehicle from Catawba on Sunday or on a Holiday Monday.
Charges may be applied for vehicles not cancelled the day prior to reservations.
Schedule is subject to change without notice.
If a ferry trip is cancelled, reservations must be rescheduled through the Miller office. Local: 419-285-2421. Long Distance: 800-500-2421.
Maximum gross vehicle weight is 30 tons.
Due to Maritime Security regulations, customers, vehicles and baggage may be subject to inspection.
A limit of two 5-gallon appropriated container of gasoline can be brought on board the ferry.
No construction trucks with saddle tanks in bed of pickup, due to Coast Guard Regulations.
Once on board, apply your vehicle's emergency brake.
Thank you for not smoking on board or in shelter houses.