Harbor Hopper: Everett to Langley by Ferry, Starting This June
Here’s something worth knowing if you’re anywhere near the Puget Sound this summer: the Port of Everett and Port of South Whidbey are launching a passenger ferry connection between Everett and Langley — and it kicks off June 4.
They’re calling it the Harbor Hopper, and it runs aboard the 45-passenger Hat Island Ferry. No car needed. Just show up, hop on, and you’re crossing the water in 30–45 minutes.
Sailings run Thursdays and Saturdays through August 29 (skip July 2 and 4). You get two departure windows each day — a morning run and an afternoon/evening run — in both directions. Fares are $10–$12 one-way or $16–$20 roundtrip, which is a pretty reasonable trade for skipping the drive and the ferry lines.
On the Everett side, you’re boarding at South Dock 1 at the Port of Everett Marina, near Anthony’s HomePort. On the Langley side, it’s J Dock at the Port of South Whidbey Harbor.
Langley is worth the trip on its own — a small waterfront village with galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and genuine Pacific Northwest scenery including orcas and eagles if you’re lucky. Visit Langley has everything you need to plan your day, and the Port of South Whidbey has details on the harbor itself. Everett’s Waterfront Place is no slouch on the other side either — 17 restaurants, live music at the marina, Jetty Island just offshore, and this summer, FIFA World Cup watch parties at the Everett Fan Zone (June 11, 12, 18, and 19). We put together a full guide to the Port of Everett Marina if you want to make a proper day of it.
A few things to know before you go: online reservations are strongly recommended — walk-ons are possible but not guaranteed. Check in 15 minutes before departure or you risk being marked a no-show. No bikes, wagons, or pets (service animals are fine). Strollers and ADA mobility devices are welcome, though ramp access can vary with tides.
Schedule details and booking info live at portofeverett.com/HarborHopper. The booking site isn’t live yet, but you can sign up to be notified when it is.
This is a pilot program for 2026, but the ports are clearly watching the numbers with an eye toward something more permanent. If demand shows up, commuter service between Everett and Whidbey could follow. That’s worth paying attention to.
