Whatcom Chief Ferry

Reviews

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  Lianna Daniel
4 days ago
Such a cool ferry! Worth just doing as a tourist. Everyone gets a view because it's so tiny and there are only 2 lines of cars. Get there early and get a front row seat! Island itself is adorable and has lots of beautiful trails.

  Michael James
5 months ago
Small and quick little Ferry to shuttle about 20 vehicles to Lummi Island and back to the shores of Bellingham. Also, a nice beach to cruise around with a convenience store near the beach and ferry.

  Sue Owens
8 months ago
My first time on a ferry in a car, visiting from AZ. It was crazy, there were 2 large pieces of equipment on the way to Lummi Island and then the rest bumper to bumper cars. How does it float?? They seem to operate with experience and safety. Great 1st time!

  Travis and Kristina Rhodes
7 months ago
Small ferry that won t hold more than 20 cars. No cash payment, card only and you pay once you are on the ferry. 5 min ferry ride. Easy peasy.

  Jason Lukas
2 months ago
Always a fun, short ride. Friendly staff always work ga red d to get you on the ferry

  Alan Krum
4 months ago
The ferry is very dependable and the crew is always great. They all live on the island and are an integral part of our community.July 11th was the 60th anniversary of the ferry starting its runs from Lummi Island to Gooseberry Point.So it's 10 years past the point of where many have been retired. It is still running around well, even as an elder citizen.

  Triple RRR
a month ago
Quick and easy ride. Nice crew. Thanks for you've service!

  Deborah Marquez
a year ago
I love this ferry. It runs frequently and the personnel are always polite

  Mary Ann Metcalfe
3 years ago
OMG this made our trip complete. We used to ride this ferry as kids. The associates on the ferry were friendly and fun. Lummi island is breathtaking.

  K S
a year ago
If you love the thrill of a breathtaking Washington state ferry ride, you have to try this tiny tugboat sized ferry. Last Saturday a darling young person was selling duck eggs by the dozen to cars in the wait line. While on your 5 minute ferry ride, a staff member goes from vehicle to vehicle tapping on the window to get your payment. Fabulously charming experience.

  A C
2 years ago
Beautiful island wonderful ride over check to see when they Break for lunch they take an hour lunch break..

  Michael P
a month ago
Reliable ferry and very friendly crew!

  Alexis Gilbert
a year ago
Did I ever think I'd have a ferry experience that compelled me to write a review? No. But then I took the Lummi Island ferry.Amazing staff - helped us navigate driving the car in a smaller space than we're used to.Efficient - You're there before you know it! Note - you pay on board)Friendly - Lean out the window and chat with your fellow passengers or the crewHoliday Schedule - was running a off the posted times to our BENEFIT; Thank you! (We missed the 2pm, but the team came right back to get us).

  Amy Pennington
7 months ago
A bit of a long wait as not many cars fit on the ferry at once. The ferry ride itself is quite rocky. Other than that it did the job.

  Caleb Kochendorfer
7 months ago
Our all time favorite Ferry

  Steve D
2 years ago
The Whatcom Chief and it's friendly crew are part of the character of lummi Island. The ferry runs often, holds about 20 vehicles and only takes 6 minutes to cross Hale Passage. It's common to spot marine life like harbor porpoises during the passage.

  Connie Hahn
8 months ago
The chief has always carried me home since I haven t learn to walk on water yet.

  John Veazey
a year ago
Very efficient, came on schedule, lined our cars up perfect, took our credit card and we exited the ferry in minutes.

  Wayne Jackson
a year ago
On time, safe and inexpensive - lots of sailings and didn t have to wait in a long line

  Victor Leatzow
10 months ago
Lovebthe crew, they are always so friendly and they were aheaahe of schedule today.

  Jeremiah Engels Ramsey
2 years ago
The people on the ferry are sometimes nice. The price is reasonable ($14 for a car and one driver to the island, free from the island back to the mainland).

  Jeff Warbus
a year ago
Aesthetically great view & ride refer anyone & everyone if you want to go site seeing.

  Christopher Marshall
5 months ago
Nice ride as always

  Kevin martin
a year ago
Short but nice trip over reminds me of the old langley bc ferry

  #ThreeHatsRanch
3 years ago
It is always a fun time riding the ferry and seeing Mt. BAKER AND THE BEAUTIFUL sites. Nice crew and always pleasant

  Zoetic
3 years ago
Despite the traffic trying to get on the island these guys haul and haul again Easy going and respectful people running the ferry

  Ricky Kinkade
2 years ago
Old and brakes constantly. Desperately need a new one but keep using duct tape to fix. Vary scary

  Marcus Wright
2 years ago
The dock is nothing fancy, but the crew loaded us quickly and the crossing was very short.

  Michael Bollinger
a year ago
Great staff. Easy quick ride!

  Jesse Fousha
a year ago
Another smooth ferry ride