Ashley & James

9.7.2024

Ashley & James

9.7.2024

Travel & Accomodations

Ferry Transportation - Casco Bay Lines

Picture of Ferry Transportation  - Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial St, Portland, ME
(207) 774-7871

Ferry Times:

Our ceremony begins at 5 pm, so we suggest catching the 4:30 pm ferry to Peaks Island, which is a short 15-minute ride. If you plan to drive to the ferry terminal, paid parking is available on-site, and there are also additional paid parking lots in the vicinity of the terminal. However, we recommend taking an Uber or taxi to the ferry terminal as parking downtown can be limited and expensive. Ferry tickets are $14 roundtrip


Jones Landing is immediately to your left upon disembarking the ferry.


Returning ferries from Peaks Island to Portland, ME, are available at 6pm, 7:45pm 8:45 pm, 9:45 pm, 10:55 pm, and 11:55 pm.


Further Details:

For ferry ticket purchases, please proceed inside the Casco Bay Lines building. One ticket is required per person. The ticket covers your travel for both ways. You do NOT need a ticket to depart Peaks Island. For more information, please refer to the Casco Bay Ferry FAQ and Ferry Schedule


Water Taxis:

If you happen to miss the ferry, prefer private transportation to the island, or wish for an earlier return to Portland, feel free to reach out to a water taxi. Foggs Water Taxi is recommended and can be reached at 207-415-8493 or reservations@foggswatertaxi.com. Further information is also available on their website

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Airport

Portland International Jetport (PWM)

The closest airport to Peaks Island is Portland International Jetport (PWM), which is about a 15-minute drive to downtown Portland and the ferry terminal. The airport offers rental vehicles and there are also ubers and taxis available.


Please make sure you are flying into Portland, ME, and NOT Portland, OR - it's happened before :)

Accomodations

Most hotels in Portland do not provide room blocks for weddings, but here are some hotels that we recommend in the area! Airbnb and VRBO are alternative accommodation options as well. See below for hotel options both downtown and in the South Portland/Airport area.

Hotels - Downtown/Old Port

These hotels are about a 5 minute walk from the Ferry Terminal. These options will be a bit pricier during the summertime months.

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Picture of Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
209 Fore St, Portland, ME, US

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Picture of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
65 Commercial St, Portland, ME, US

Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront

Picture of Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront
145 Fore Street, Portland, ME, US

Holiday Inn Portland by the Bay an IHG Hotel

Picture of Holiday Inn Portland by the Bay an IHG Hotel
88 Spring St, Portland, ME, US

Hotels - South Portland/Airport

These hotels are a 15-20 minute taxi or Uber ride to the Ferry Terminal and Downtown Portland. We recommend taking a taxi or Ubers as parking downtown can be limited and expensive.


If you would like to stay in this area, we would not recommend staying at the Days Inn or Comfort Inn.

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport

145 Jetport Boulevard, Portland, Maine, 04102, USA

Located at the Portland Jetport.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine

1050 Westbrook Street, Portland, Maine, 04102

Located at the Portland Jetport

Home2 Suites by Hilton Portland Airport ME

50 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
(207) 517-3636

This is a newer hotel that was built within the last year.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

363 Maine Mall Road, Portland, Maine, 04106

Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area

369 Maine Mall Road, South Portland, Maine, 04106

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES SOUTH PORTLAND

303 Sable Oaks Drive, South Portland, Maine 04106