Newsflash

November 20 Service Outage Planned for Lummi Island Ferry

The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, to inspect and maintain the ferry terminal facilities at Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point. During this time, the Coast Guard will also complete its annual sa...

Fuel Truck Schedule Update for Lummi Island Ferry

Reminder: Beginning on October 1, 2024, we will resume twice-weekly fuel truck runs for propane and fuel deliveries.

To maximize ferry service to Lummi Island this summer, we will limit propane and fuel delivery runs for July, August, and September. During...

Ferry Fares Increase June 1; Mail-In Forms Updated

In preparation for the ferry rate increase on June 1, the multi-ride punch card mail-in forms have been updated on the Lummi Island Ferry website. From now until June 1, there will be two forms available on the site:

• Multi-ride current rates until May 31, ...

Public Works Selects Familiar Face to Helm Ferry Program

After years of dedicated service to the Whatcom County ferry program, Rich Hudson is set to disembark from his position as Senior Master of the Whatcom Chief, effective Friday, December 1, 2023. Whatcom County Public Works thanks Hudson for his unwavering...

Parking Enforcement Reminder for Lots on Lummi Island

After a busy summer, the parking lots near the ferry have a number of vehicles that have been left, abandoned, or parked for an extended period. Whatcom County staff will be visiting the Island in the next few weeks to mark and tag vehicles that need to b...

Serve on the Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee

The Whatcom County Council is seeking applications to fill vacancies on the newly reconstituted Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee (formerly the Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee). The committee’s purpose is to provide review and recommendations ...

Ferry Passengers Should Use Caution on Ramps During Dry Dock Low Tides

Lower than normal spring tides will cause steep inclines on the ferry ramps over several days of dry dock. As a result, some passengers may need help boarding the passenger ferry. Please do ask for assistance if you need it—crew members are read...

How to calculate Lummi Island ferry fares for motor homes and similar recreational vehicles

Summertime means travel time, and we want to take a moment to remind our ferry riders of the fare policy for buses, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, and motorhomes.

• If you drive a recreational vehicle, bus, or motorhome, your vehicle’s far...