| Here are some popular questions and more information you should know before your trip.
When is Thompson Island open to the public?
Thompson Island welcomes visitors every Sunday beginning in June and ending on Labor Day.
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How do I get to Thompson Island? Please click for directions to our dock. To get to Thompson Island you will board the MV Outward Bound. For a ferry schedule click Back to top How long is the ferry ride to the island? The ferry ride from the EDIC dock to Thompson Island is approximately 25 minutes. The MV Outward Bound will also be making a trip from Thompson Island to Spectacle Island, which is about 10 minutes away. 
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The ferry is $10 per passenger
Back to top Are there restrooms on the ferry? There are no restrooms on the ferry however once you arrive on the island there are flush toilet facilities. Back to top Can I drive to the island? No, you can only get to Thompson Island by ferry. Back to top Am I allowed to bring my own boat? No, we are a private island and therefore, private boats are not permitted to use our docks. Back to top Can I bring my pet? No, pets are not allowed on Thompson Island. Back to top What can I do on Thompson Island? Take a walking tour, have a picnic, fish, bird watch, spread out a blanket and relax, just to name a few! Back to top Is there swimming?  Swimming is not permitted. Back to top Can I bring food to the island? Yes, you are welcome to bring a picnic or snacks for your trip. There are no snack bar facilities on the island. If you are interested in holding a catered event, please visit our | 
