For centuries there has been ferry crossings at different locations along the coastline of Grønsund. Since 1943 the crossing has been located between Bogø and Stubbekøbing.

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Ida was bulit at Stege Shipyard in the late 1950´s. The ferry is named after the daughter of a famous prefetch, Wechselmann, in Præstø, and Ida embarged on her maiden voyage in 1959.

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Following the opening of the Farø Bridges in 1985 the crossing has lost most of its importance as a traffic hub, and in 1996 the crossing was changed to a summer-route only, and hereafter Ida was the only ferry left to service the passengers.

 

Today Ida and the ferry crossing is of great importance - as at tourist attraction, bicycle ferry, and as a beloved treasure. Since the turn of the millenium the number of passengers - particularly the bicyclists - has increased, and the sailing period was extended to 1. May to 30. September.