Lummi Island Ferry

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  1. News Flash

  1. The Whatcom Chief is Back in Service After Maintenance Outage Delay

    The Whatcom Chief is back in service after an extended maintenance outage on September 20. Thank you for your patience. Read on...

  2. October 11 Service Outage Planned for Lummi Island Ferry

    The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, to inspect and maintain the ferry terminal facilities at both Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point. Read on...

  3. Monthly Ferry Punch Card Sale Dates Set for 4th Quarter 2023

    Monthly ferry punch card sales are scheduled for October 4, November 1, and December 6. Sales are from 5:20 am-2:40 pm at the ferry office at the island-side ferry terminal. Read on...
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Using the Notify Me system, you can sign up to get 'News Flash' notifications by text or email whenever we have Lummi Island ferry updates to share.

How to sign up to receive email and/or text notifications: 

  1. Go to the Notify Me page on our website. 
  2. Type in your email address and phone number under the ‘Your Profile Information’ section at the top of the page.
  3. Scroll down to the News Flash section, and find the News Flash labeled Public Works – Lummi Island Ferry and Roadways. 
  4. Click on the envelope icon and/or the phone icon, depending on your preferences. The envelope icon will send you emails, and the phone icon will send you text messages. 
  5. Finally, you will get an email or text confirmation from Civic Plus (depending on which icon you click in Step 4). Click the link to confirm your subscription.  

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.

Weight-Related Rules and Restrictions  

Vehicles over 40,000 GVW are prohibited on the ferry during any tide under zero. This prevents damage to ferry loading ramps.

Lummi Island Sunset - Ferry

Seasonal Variations

Ridership shows strong seasonal variations. July and August remain our busiest months with over 10% of all vehicle and pedestrian trips in each of these months. The permanent resident population is over 900, and during the summer the island's population swells to over 2,000.

Helpful Documents

  1. Escort for Elementary Schoolchildren
  2. Personal Care Attendant
  1. Comprehensive Ferry Lease Documents (PDF)

Annual Ferry Financial Reports