Ferry
2018 Dry Dock Information
2018 Dry Dock Dates Are: September 6 Through September 27
The following attachments provide important information on 2018 Dry Dock:
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Annual Ferry Dry Dock Activities 9.5.18
Dry dock will begin on Thursday, September 6, 2018. The Whatcom Chief is due to return to its regular schedule midday on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Please read the press release for further details. Additional Info... -
2018 Lummi Island Ferry Dry Dock Details
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2018 Lummi Island Ferry Dry Dock Shuttle Van Schedules
Note there are 2 pages in this document. Additional Info...
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Traveling with Long Overhang past Rear Axles Notice
If you are transporting a trailer or diving 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 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.
Please see the 2018 Tide Letter located on the left side of this page for more information.
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.