Guests – don’t get your vehicle stuck here!
We have a complete guide to the Annual Dry Dock HERE, which is also listed in the menus.  This page will always show last years information from the County so you know what they provide.  Once we get within a month of this years Dry Dock, the old links are turned off.  As the current information comes out, the page and it's links are updated.
For the short story:
Normally each September (this may be earlier depending on the repair facility availability) the Whatcom Chief is out of service for required annual maintenance and Coast Guard inspections. This can last up to 3 weeks, depending on maintenance needs. A passenger-only ferry and on-island shuttle bus operate during this time. Temporary parking is provided on Lummi Island and at Gooseberry point.
Plan to stock bulky supplies and get large shipments beforehand.