The M .V. Jackie Renee is a 38 ft Young brothers hull with enclosed comfortable seating for 12 persons and outside seating for 14 persons with cargo space for all of your luggage and cargo needs.

Our vessel meets and exceeds all U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations and is licensed to carry 20 passengers. We have state of the art electronics that enables us to travel any time of day regardless of most weather in warmth and comfort to your desired destination. Your captain, Jim Kalloch is Coast Guard licensed and is in the random drug testing pool required by federal law

Penobscot Ferry and Transport docks and loads at Knights Marine in Rockland which is adjacent to the Maine State Ferry terminal on Main St. Parking is availible at Knights Marine and ferry landing


Let Penobscot Ferry and Transport be your means of transportation to and from your island vacation. We will land on any island in the bay with available docking capabilities.

We accept personal check, or cash for payment.

Examples of our standard daytime fees:
Route Cost*
Rockland to NorthHaven $280.00 per party**, $100.00 per person
Rockland to VinalHaven $300.00 per party**, $120.00 per person
Rockland to Matinicus $320.00 per party**, $130.00 per person
Rockland to Criehaven $330.00 per party**, $140.00 per person
Prices can change without notice due to increases in fuel costs


*At least two passengers are needed for any trip to cover expenses.
** Up to 20 people

Charters can be arranged for any purpose and to any destination based on a $375.00 per hour basis.

Cargo loading fees will be $60.00 per hour while waiting or loading of chartered cargo trips.

Arrival at Matinicus will be scheduled at the high tide to allow for the easiest loading and unloading for the safety of our passengers, pets and cargo.

Please make you reservation early to ensure that we can best accommodate your schedule and make your stay in Maine as memorable as possible. You are welcome to bring pets and bikes in addition to your supplies. Just let us know so that we can plan accordingly.

Contact Penobscot Ferry and Transport to charter your island travel arrangements: Penobscot Ferry and Transport Inc,

Jim Kalloch
24 Holmes Street
Rockland, Maine 04841
Tel: (207) 691-6030

We support the Rockland/Thomaston Area Chamber of Commerce

North haven Vinalhaven Matinicus Criehaven