Ferry
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Week of 10/06/19 Planned Ferry Terminal Repair Work Cancelled
Due to circumstances outside our control, the overnight repair work on the Gooseberry Point and Lummi Island ferry terminals that was scheduled for the week of 10/6/19 has been cancelled. We will revisit this maintenance plan during the 1st QTR 2020. Additional Info... -
10/16/19 Planned Serv ice Outage for the Lummi Island Ferry
There will be necessary inspection and maintenance activities to the Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point terminal facilities on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Accordingly the Whatcom Chief will not be in service from 10:10 a.m. to approximately 3:00. Additional Info... -
4th Quarter 2019 Punch Card Sale Dates at Lummi Island Ferry Office
The next three Lummi Island punch card sales dates are: October 2, 2019 November 6, 2019 December 4, 2019 Punch card sales will be 12 pm to 3:15 pm at the Lummi Island ferry office. 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.