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Leamington/Kingsville ↔ Pelee Island ↔ Sandusky

Pelee Island Ferries

A steady presence in these waters for more than half a century, we provide a vital link between Pelee Island and the mainland ports of Leamington and Kingsville, as well as Sandusky, Ohio.

Leamington to Pelee Island Map

Leamington/Kingsville ↔ Pelee Island

  • Crossing Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
  • Daily Sailings: April 1–December 7, 2026
  • Drive-on/Drive-off Vessel
  • Walk-on Passengers, Vehicle Passengers, Commercial Freight, Pets
Map of Pelee Island to Sandusky route

Pelee Island ↔ Sandusky, OH

  • Crossing Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
  • Daily Sailings: May 1-September 27, 2026
  • Drive-on/Drive-off Vessel
  • Walk-on Passengers, Vehicle Passengers, Pets
  • International Crossing—Passports Required
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Schedule & Fares

Explore upcoming sailings to and from Pelee Island, review passenger and vehicle fares, and start planning your journey across Lake Erie.

Pelee Island Winter Air Service

In partnership with Cameron Air Services, we’re pleased to offer daily air service between Pelee Island Airport (YPT), Windsor International Airport (YQG), and Pelee Island during the winter months.

A white ferry, "Pelee Islander II", glides through calm, grey-blue water, leaving a wake. The hazy sky meets a distant landmass on the horizon.
Ferries

MV Pelee Islander & MV Pelee Islander II

Made up of two ferries, the MV Pelee Islander and the MV Pelee Islander II, our dual-vessel fleet offers seamless, scenic passenger and vehicle transit across Lake Erie, complete with open-air viewing decks, onboard refreshments, and breathtaking views.

Pelee Islander II, a large white ferry with blue stripes, floats on calm turquoise water under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.
Offers

Frequent Sailor Discount

Eligible residents of Pelee Island can take advantage of 15% savings on ferry passenger and vehicle fares, as well as winter air service, with our Frequent Sailor Discount.

Travel Information


Find everything you need to know before you go, from reservations, arrivals, and check in to group rates, and traveling with pets.

Other Routes


Our seasonal ferry services offer a dependable connection between local communities in northern and southwestern Ontario.

Please note the 2026 Sailing Season for the Tobermory / Manitoulin Island and the Moosonee / Moose Factory Island routes have closed.

Tobermory ↔ Manitoulin Island

Venture into the very heart of pristine Canadian wilderness aboard Georgian Bay’s iconic “Big Canoe”.

Moosonee ↔ Moose Factory Island

Our landing craft-style vessel offers passenger and vehicle transport across the Moose River to Ontario's oldest trading post.

Ready to ride the Pelee Island Ferries?

Daily Sailings Apr 1 - Dec 7, 2026

Route & Ferry FAQs