Matinicus by boat, on the Robin R.

Scheduled sailings from Journey's End Marina in Rockland, timed to the tides. Bring the bikes and the dog.
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Scheduled sailings · one way$65 per personReservations required
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Sailings are timed to the tides. Bikes $10, kids under 2 ride free.

Ride a sailing, or take the whole boat.

$65 per person, one way

Scheduled water taxi

  • Journey's End Marina ⇄ Matinicus
  • Reservations required
  • Bikes $10 each
  • Children under 2 ride free
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$200 per hour

Boat charter

  • 3 hour minimum
  • Your itinerary, any harbor in the bay
  • Up to 8 passengers included
  • Additional passengers $25 per person per hour, up to 16
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Too big for the plane? Put it on the boat.

The Robin R carries freight that won't fit in a small plane: long, heavy, or awkward loads headed out to the islands. Bikes ride on scheduled sailings for $10.

Meet the Robin R.

The Robin R is a purpose-built commercial passenger vessel that has served the Maine coast since 2007 under Captain George Tarkleson. Mitchell Cove Boats built her for Certificate of Inspection passenger service: rugged Maine craftsmanship with modern safety gear.

Built for Maine waters

A semi-displacement hull from Mitchell Cove Boats, stable and efficient in Penobscot Bay chop.

Coast Guard certified

COI-certified for commercial passenger service, with a life raft, fire suppression, and high-water alarms.

Warm and dry

An enclosed, heated cabin with big windows and bench seating for sixteen. Boarding is through the transom door.

The Robin R water taxi
Length
35 feet
Beam
13 ft 1 in
Draft
3 ft 10 in
Capacity
16 passengers + 2 crew
Engine
John Deere 6090SFM85, 500 HP diesel
Hull
Fiberglass semi-displacement, COI layup
Electronics
Dual radar, GPS/chartplotters, VHF
Safety
Life raft, fire suppression, USCG life jackets

Sailings are subject to weather and sea conditions. We may adjust reservations or provide alternate transportation if bookings fall below 20% of capacity. Dogs are welcome on board, leashed or crated.