Round up your crew, throw on a playlist, and head west from downtown Cleveland via I-90 W.
Merge onto OH-2 W toward Sandusky/Port Clinton.
Exit at OH-53 N toward Catawba Island/Put-in-Bay.
Drive straight to the Miller Ferry Catawba Dock:
📍 5174 E Water St, Port Clinton, OH 43452
Drive Time: 70-90 minutes
Parking: Free lots are available on-site but overflow paid parking nearby (typically $5–$10/day)
Once you park, make your way to the ferry terminal and board the Miller Ferry to South Bass Island (aka Put-in-Bay).
One-way ticket prices:
Adults: $9
Vehicles: $23 (doesn’t include passengers)
First ferry leaves at 7:30 AM.
The ride is about 18 minutes of breezy Lake Erie views.
Full ferry schedule & pricing →
After docking at Lime Kiln Dock, you’re about 2 miles from the party.
Transport options:
$3 island taxi (they’re everywhere)
Golf cart rental (book early—they go fast)
Or channel your inner explorer and walk ~30 minutes into town
📍 Islander Inn
225 Erie St, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Rooms are going fast, but you’re in luck:
Book here → The Islander Inn Booking Link
Use code: vibes at checkout for a discounted room rate of $130/night
Lock it in now. This deal is limited.
Pack for sun, water, and whatever wild memories you plan to make
Bring a phone charger, your camera roll’s about to go off
Hydrate. Then dehydrate. Then hydrate again.
Be early, be bold, and be the reason someone misses the ferry home
Welcome to Sunday Funday. We’ll see you island-side.