THE FERRY IS RUNNING!!!
MARCH 18, 2026
Every year, as winter gives way on Lake Erie, there’s a moment that we look forward to as the sure mark that spring has arrived: the Miller Boat Line resuming ferry service to Put-in-Bay. Well, we’re happy to report that the day has arrived! The Ferry Is Running! It’s the highlight of the year, because both symbolically and practically, it means that a new Put-in-Bay season is about to begin.
Notable Early Season Events
We’re getting the party started early and often at Put-in-Bay this year. These are just a couple of the big island occasions in the next few weeks to get 2026 started with a bang! You can see everything else going on this spring on our event calendar. Of course you don’t need an excuse for a springtime visit to PIB, just hop on the ferry and come spend a day with us!
The Early Bird Gets The Worm!
Now’s the perfect time to start thinking about your 2026 trip to Put-in-Bay. There are great early season specials for those who don’t need it to be quite so hot, and for those who do need it to be hot, you better start looking now, because the summer weekends fill up quickly all over the island. Next time you look, they might be sold out completely.
So why not take a look while you’re here? We’ve got a great list of links here to see all that Put-in-Bay has to offer right here on our site, and then direct links to some of our favorite places to stay at the Bay, and remember, if you BOOK DIRECT, you SAVE MONEY!
Quick Clicks For 2026!
- Put-in-Bay Attractions
- Put-in-Bay Event Calendar For 2026
- The Best Put-in-Bay Bars and Dining
- How To Get To Put-in-Bay
Our Favorite Lodging Picks
- Island Club Rentals (islandclub.com) – 216-898-9951
- Commodore Resort (commodoreresort.com) – 419-285-3101
- Bird’s Nest Resort (birdsnestresort.com) – 419-285-6119
- Put-in-Bay Condos (putinbaycondos.com) 216-898-1105
- Victory Station Hotel (putinbayvictorystation.com) 419-285-0120
Now The Work Begins!
While there will likely be a few intrepid travelers on the boats, the passengers on these first few days of ferry rides are going to consist primarily of island staff, coming back after a winter away to get the place ready for the hundreds of thousands of people that will visit between now and October.
The first true crowd of island visitors won’t be far behind them though, as our beloved fishermen will be headed to the Walleye Capital of the World to catch their fill throughout April and May!
This Is A Special Day For Us!
We’re filled with excitement over what the 2026 season will bring at Put-in-Bay, and today’s the day we can start that story! So in a lot of ways this is way more than a news announcement, it’s a celebration of the return of everything that we love on South Bass Island.
All aboard everybody, we’ll SEE YOU AT THE BAY!