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PASSENGER FERRY

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Ferry Service Friday Harbor to Bellingham



Passenger ferry service celebrated

posted 12/09/05
Mayor David Jones cut the ribbon Friday, Jan. 6, 2006 at a ceremony for the Bellingham/Friday Harbor passenger ferry service at Spring Street Landing.

Whatcom Council of Governments has a federal grant to run the service Monday through Friday through the end of March. The Port of Friday Harbor waived fees for the operation.

The boat is averaging 15 to 20 riders per run according to officials. During the holiday season, the average was more than 25 riders per run.

If the service proves to be popular, the agency will work on having it run again next fall.

Passenger ferry service now available to Bellingham

posted 12/01/05
Passenger ferry service is available from Victoria San Juan Cruises Monday through Friday between Spring Street Landing in Friday Harbor and the Alaska ferry terminal in Bellingham. The cost is $10 per person each way or $75 for a book of 10 tickets.

The service runs from Nov. 28 through March 31, 2006. The 149-passenger boat leaves Bellingham at 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. It leaves Friday Harbor at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The trip takes 90 minutes each way. No reservations are necessary. passengers should arrive 15 minutes prior to sailing. Tickets are purchased on board. Call (800) 443-4552 for more information.

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