Ferry
2019 Lummi Island Ferry Dry Dock scheduled from Saturday, September 7th thru Tuesday, September 24th
Dry Dock Details Press Release
Shuttle Van North Loop Schedule
Shuttle Van South Loop Schedule
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2019 Whatcom Chief Dry Dock Passenger Only Schedule
We anticipate the first departure with the contracted passenger-only ferry to be approximately 4:00 p.m. from Lummi Island on Saturday, September 7, 2019. See the Annual Ferry Dry Dock press release dated 08/12/19 for more dry dock details. Additional Info... -
2019 Whatcom County Ferry Annual Dry Dock Activities
The Whatcom Chief shall depart for dry dock midmorning on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Whatcom Chief is due to return to its regular schedule midday on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Additional Info... -
07/03/19 Updated Gooseberry Point Loading Procedures for the Whatcom County Ferry
A zipper merge is the way to go! Additional Info...
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Traveling with Long Overhang past Rear Axles Notice
If you are transporting a trailer or driving a vehicle with a long overhang past the rear axles, we strongly suggest you travel aboard the Whatcom County ferry at a tide no lower than 4 feet.
Tides lower than 4 feet produce an approach angle too steep to be corrected by ramp adjustment and damage to your trailer or vehicle and/or our equipment may occur.
Be advised, tide restrictions for weight also apply. We ask that you take both weight and length past rear axles into account before traveling aboard the Whatcom County ferry.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS! This is a First-Come, First-Served ferry. (Schedule)
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Seasonal Variations
Ridership shows strong seasonal variations. July and August remain the busiest months with over 10% of all vehicle and pedestrian trips occurring in each of these months. The permanent resident population is over 900 and during the summer swells to over 2,000.
Related Documents
- Ferry Brochure - 2015
- Ordinance 2015-034 - Ferry Rates
- Ordinance 2013-042 Needs Based Ticket Program (PDF)
- Ferry Fare Change Eff 10-04-15
- Escort for Elementary Schoolchildren
- Personal Care Attendant
- Agreement to Provide Communication Equipment
- Credit Cards Accepted Onboard the Whatcom Chief Beginning January 1, 2014 (PDF)