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Jet Express

3 Monroe St · Port Clinton, OH

Why you should go…

Jet Express runs high-speed passenger catamarans from downtown Port Clinton and Sandusky out to Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island. The open top deck makes the crossing itself part of the day, and boats run late enough to catch the islands' evening scene. Walk on, no car needed.

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  • #put-in-bay
  • #lake erie
  • #islands
  • #catamaran

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Jet Express, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    African Safari Wildlife Park

    $25–$50

    Drive your own car through a preserve where giraffes, zebras, and bison come right up to the window near Lake Erie.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Miller Ferry

    Under $25

    Vehicle and passenger ferry linking Catawba, Ohio to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Portage River Paddling Company

    $25–$50

    Family-owned outfitter renting kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and paddleboards on the Portage River near Lake Erie.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Put-in-Bay

    Free

    A lively Lake Erie island village on South Bass Island, reached only by ferry or plane.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Lake Erie Shores & Islands

    Free

    Ohio's Lake Erie coast around Sandusky and Port Clinton, gateway to Cedar Point and the Lake Erie islands.

    19 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Fremont, Ohio

    Free

    The Sandusky County seat, home to the Hayes Presidential Library and a base within 30 minutes of the Lake Erie Islands.

    19 mi awayMore like this