Friday, June 27, 2008

Jetty Island Ferry Starts July 5th

You can ride a small ferry to Everett's Jetty Island beginning July 5 through Sept. 1, 2008.

This information is from the City's website -
HOURS
10 a.m.-5:50 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (Closed Tuesday)
10 a.m.-8:50 p.m. Friday and Saturday
11 a.m.-6:50 p.m. Sundays

Jetty Island is a two-mile long, man-made island with rare sandy beaches and shallow warm water.

The free Jetty ferry departs from the 10th Street Boat Launch and Marine Park, located at 10th Street and W. Marine View Drive. The ferry travels to and from the island at 30 minute intervals throughout the day. Donations to help offset the cost of the ferry service are greatly appreciated. Pick up your individual boarding passes at the kiosk located in the park.

City of Everett residents with a current resident card or current driver’s license with an Everett address or groups of 12 or more may make reservations by calling 425-257-8304. All reservations must be made with a minimum of one week advance notice. Private group tours are offered at 10:45 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. daily.

Please donate! Your contribution will help us continue to provide the free ferry service to Jetty Island. Suggested amounts to help defray ferry expenses are: $2/adults and $1/children.


This article from the Seattle P.I. has more information and some pictures of Jetty Island.