About the Guemes Island Ferry
Skagit County has operated a vehicle and passenger ferry service between Anacortes and Guemes Island, WA since the early 1960s. The current vessel, the M/V GUEMES, is a 21-vehicle, 99-passenger, diesel-powered ferry that was built and put into service in 1979. Today, the ferry operates 365 days a year and transports roughly 200,000 vehicles and 400,000 passengers annually.
There are no alternative roads or highways that provide access to Guemes Island; as such, the Skagit County ferry system serves as a vital transportation link for its ridership. In addition to transporting commuters, the ferry also carries tourist traffic, construction and logging trucks, essential services trucks and emergency vehicles and personnel to and from the Island.
Ticket Information
- Tickets may be purchased online, through the mobile app, or in the ferry ticket office.
- For your convenience, 5-minute parking is available adjacent to the terminal for easy access to the ticket office.
- For ADA accommodations, please call (360) 293-6433.
- All ticket sales will cease two minutes prior to sailing time. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
- Forms of payment in the ticket office accepted:
- Credit/Debit Cards
- NO CASH/CHECKS
- Cash transactions are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273.
Youth Tickets
- Vehicle tickets include the vehicle and driver only. All additional passengers MUST have their own ticket, unless they are 18 and under.
- Vehicle tickets include the vehicle and driver only. All additional passengers MUST have their own ticket, unless they are 18 and under. Free transit for youth 18 and under: the Guemes Island Ferry, as well as many Washington State transit agencies, offer fare-free rides for youth under 18. Funding for this program comes from the Climate Commitment Act www.climate .wa.gov.
- Kids 18 and under do NOT need to purchase a ticket prior to arrival at the ferry, unless they are the primary driver of the vehicle boarding the ferry. If they are driving onto the ferry (as the driver and not a passenger) they will need to purchase an adult vehicle and driver fare corresponding to the type of vehicle they are operating.
- Kids 18 and under will be provided a ticket at the time of departure. They may need to provide proof of age by presenting a valid photo ID.
Lost & Found
Lost and found items are turned into the Ferry Terminal. Please call (360) 293-6433 to inquire about a lost item.
Please note: Ferry crew are not responsible for items left at the ferry terminal or on the ferry vessel. For liability purposes, ferry crew cannot accept items from the public with the intent of transferring from one terminal to the other. All unaccompanied items will be turned into the Lost & Found.
Smoking & Vaping Policy
The Guemes Island Ferry, including ferry parking lots, loading lanes, passenger waiting areas, etc., are smoke and vape free zones. Please help to ensure the health and safety of our riders and crew.
Chapter 12.51 of the Skagit County Health Code prohibits the use of tobacco and vapor products in indoor public places and places of employment, as well as within 25 feet of doorways and air intakes. The use of tobacco and vapor products in outdoor public places where children congregate; including, but not limited to: playgrounds, parks, beaches, athletic field, and stadiums, is also prohibited.
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