Disclosure: Thanks to Miller Boat Line for providing my family with a trip to Put-in-Bay on their ferry to the island. All opinions are honest, my own, and may differ from yours.
If you are looking for a great getaway for your family, Put-in-Bay, OH is the place to be! I have lived in Ohio my entire life and had never been to Put-in-Bay until last week! I was sure missing out. I’d always see cars with PIB decals on them, and I’d think how much fun it would be to visit. When Miller Boat Line contacted me with an offer to ride their ferry to the island, I was more than happy to say yes!
Miller Boat Line has a long history and has been in existence in some way since 1905! If you are a history buff, you can read about the history of Miller Boat Line on the website. It is really interesting!
The ferries leave about every half hour from Catawba to Put-in-Bay and back from Put-in-Bay to Catawba. It is so convenient and easy to board as a passenger! I am not sure about taking your vehicle (which costs $15 one way), but I would recommend getting there early. Adults and children 12 and up can ride for $7 one way while children 6-11 ride for $1.50 one way. Kids under 6 ride for free! You can also take bikes over on the ferry for an extra $2. Biking is a great way to get around the island.
Unless you live on the island for the season, or you really need your car for some reason, I recommend you leave your car in the parking lot and rent a golf cart while on the island. It is the way to get around. Golf carts are everywhere! We were provided one for the day free from E’s Golf Carts. Thank you, E’s! It took me a little while to get used to it since it is silent while idling (I thought it was out of gas!), but you just put your foot on the gas and go! E’s offers the lowest rates on the island! The rates are seasonal, so check the website for details.
We had such a great time on Put-in-Bay, thanks to Miller Boat Line! They set us up with tickets to Perry’s Family Fun Center as well, and we had a great time! You can read about our Perry’s Cave, Put-in-Bay fun, and Nature and Wildlife Center adventures too!
Check out the Put-in-Bay events page on the Miller Boat Line site to see what is going on on Put-in-Bay and plan your trip! If you are traveling with little ones, be sure to check out their Put-in-Bay kids page where you can find discounts, see the attractions available to visit and print out coloring pages!
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OMG, it's so beautiful there! For me, there's really nothing more fun than a ferry ride. Put In Bay looks like a fantastic place to hang out.
It is a great place! I loved the ride too :)
We took a trip on a ferry with the kids once. I've never seen them so excited. They were enamored with the fact that it was the only way to get where we were going.
That is so cute! It is pretty cool that a boat is the only way to get someplace...or a private plane lol.
What a beautiful little island. I love that they have a ferry and you can bike around the island as well as golf cart. On my bucket list.
It is such a fun experience! You'll love it!
Wow, what a beautiful looking island. I've never been to anything quite as beautiful before but would love to someday. Looks so lovely and like a wonderful little trip to make!
It is so much fun!
Wow, look how gorgeous it is there. The view reminds me of my hometown back in the Philippines. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! It really is so pretty!
That ferry ride looks like a lot of fun. I've been to Lake Erie on the Canadian side and yes, it's a lovely lake. I'm sure you had an amazing time.
We were only 3 miles from Canada! I told my kids we should have told them to take us over lol.
I had my very first ferry ride this past week between St. Maarten and Anguilla. It was so much fun. Looks like you all are having such a good time!
Ohhhh nice! I bet that was a beautiful trip!
This looks like such a fun time! I love riding ferry boats and I had no idea this was in Ohio! I'd love to check it out.
Yes, it is close to Port Clinton!
How much fun and that is an adorable ferry! We go once a year and do a ferry ride where we live and it's so much fun!
Ferry rides are great because you don't get seasick lol.
Oh I'd love to try this some day. Taking the ferry and then traveling by Golf cart would be great.
It really was a fun trip!