Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands : Cruises & Ferries

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Erie Spirit Sailing Charters Lakevue Marina 8549 E. North Shore Blvd., Marblehead 419.967.0520 theideashoppe.com/ErieSpirit 3 hour day & sunset sails on a comfortable 33' sailboat. Also, 8 hour excursions to Put-in-Bay. Captain Jim operates mid-May to mid-September weather permitting. No experience is necessary. Very reasonable rates for up to 6 passengers. Free Spirit Sailing Charters 111 E. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky 614.204.8700 Capt. Mike invites you to sail aboard his classic 43 ft. Swan. He has over 30 years experience, has his USCG Masters 100 GT and is a U.S. sailing instructor. Sunset sails, full & half day charters, custom and corporate “TEAM BUILDING” charters. Ask about Kelleys Island Trip. Limit 6 people. Goodtime I Lake Erie Island Cruises, LLC Jackson St. Pier, Sandusky 419.625.9692 or 800.446.3140 goodtimeboat.com Enjoy a relaxing day on Lake Erie and the Lake Erie Islands. Visit Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay. Two islands in one day for one price. Discounts for seniors, children and groups. May-Oct; call for cruise schedule. Available for private charters. Island Breeze Cruises Port Side Marina, Kelleys Island 419.557.4645 kelleysislandbreezecruises.com Join us for a day or evening trip around Kelleys Island or off to other beautiful sightseeing opportunities that can only be found in the western basin of Lake Erie. Island Breeze Cruises offers afternoon and sunset cruises on a regular basis, but also offer private charters for parties and groups for all of your occasions that require something special.
Jet Express 3 N. Monroe St., Port Clinton 101 W. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky 419.732.2800 or 800.245.1JET (538) jet-express.com High-speed passenger ferry from Sandusky and Port Clinton to downtown Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island. Comfortable, stylish passenger cabins and open-air sundecks. Extended sight-seeing routes to the islands – so you can see more...faster! Frequent departures and late-night service. Special evening discounts, family-friendly child rates and group tour rates. May-Oct, schedule is available online or call for more information.
Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line 510 W. Main St. (SR 163), Marblehead 419.798.9763 kelleysislandferry.com The only daily passenger and automobile transportation to Kelleys Island from Marblehead, departing every half-hour during peak times. Available year-round, weather permitting. Late boats on weekends. There is a nominal parking fee. Key Sailing Charters Located at Pier 2, Dock 26, Clinton Reef Club Condominiums, Port Clinton 419.798.5820 saillakeerie.com Sail Lake Erie with Captain Ron on the comfortable 30 foot sloop "Knot Home." Available for 4-hour morning, afternoon or sunset cruises and 8-hour trips to the islands. Also, 2 to 5 day "Learn to Sail" adventures.
Miller Ferries SR 53 N. (off SR 2), Catawba 419.285.2421, 800.500.2421 millerferry.com Passenger and vehicle transportation from Catawba Point to the Lake Erie Islands of South Bass (Put-in-Bay) and Middle Bass. Family-friendly fares, free parking, Put-in-Bay summer trips every half-hour and group discounts. See website for events, maps and ferry schedules. Trips daily spring, summer and fall; winter operation is weather permitting.
Mystic Belle 636 Sandusky St. (off US 6), Vermilion 440.315.1907 donparsonsmarina.com Take a relaxing paddle-wheel tour on the historic and scenic Vermilion River. The trip includes the beauty of both the natural upriver scenes as well as the picturesque lagoons with narration about the harbor’s past. Jun-Sept, Tue-Sun 2pm, 4pm, and on weekends only, one-half hour before sunset.