Harbor Hopper Passenger Ferry Launch Everett–Langley

The Port of Everett and Port of South Whidbey will begin Harbor Hopper service on Thursday, June 4, opening a seasonal passenger-only ferry link between Everett and Langley, Washington. The summer pilot will run through Aug. 29 aboard the 45-passenger Hat Island Ferry, according to the Port of Everett. The route will operate on select Thursdays and Saturdays, with two sailings in each direction on service days. Port officials said the program is aimed at tourism travel while also testing demand for a longer-term passenger-only connection between the two waterfront communities. ### When does the ferry start, and how long will it run? Thursday, June 4, is the first day of service for Harbor Hopper, according to the Port of Everett and Port of South Whidbey. The pilot is scheduled to continue through Saturday, Aug. 29. Service will not run on July 2 or July 4, the ports said. The published schedule shows departures from Everett at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the opening day, with return trips from Langley at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. (portofeverett.com) Most June and Saturday sailings follow that pattern, while several Thursday trips later in the summer shift the evening runs to 8 p.m. from Everett and 9 p.m. from Langley. ### What exactly is Harbor Hopper? (portofeverett.com) Harbor Hopper is a foot-ferry service between Everett and Langley operated as a charter aboard the Hat Island Ferry, according to the Port of Everett. The vessel carries 45 passengers, and the trip is expected to take about 30 to 45 minutes. No cars are part of the service, and published descriptions frame it as a walk-on option for summer travel between Snohomish County and South Whidbey. (whidbeytel.com) The Port of Everett said the route is the first seasonal passenger-only ferry connection between Everett and Langley. The partners on the pilot are the Port of Everett, the Port of South Whidbey and the Hat Island Community Association, with Whidbey Telecom listed as a sponsor. ### How much does it cost, and how often does it run? Fares range from $10 to $12 one way and $16 to $20 round trip, according to the Port of Everett release carried by MyEverettNews. (portofeverett.com) The Port of Everett's Harbor Hopper page lists one-way tickets at $12 and round-trip tickets at $20. The difference appears to reflect route or booking options described across the project materials, and riders are directed to the booking page for current ticketing. Two Everett-bound and two Langley-bound sailings are scheduled on each operating day. In practical terms, that gives riders a morning crossing and an evening return, with some Thursday evening departures timed later in July and August. ### Why are the ports starting with a summer pilot? Catherine Soper, the Port of Everett's chief of business development and tourism, said in the port release that launching Harbor Hopper "opens up a whole new kind of visitor experience" at the two waterfront destinations. (portofeverett.com) She said the service was programmed around summer events and attractions on both sides of the water. Jim Pivarnik, executive director of the Port of South Whidbey, said in the release cited by HeraldNet that the two ports had discussed such a connection for years and were "very excited" about what it could provide for both communities. Port materials say the 2026 run is intended to support tourism, economic activity and public access while also testing whether a permanent tourism or commuter service could be viable later. (portofeverett.com) ### Where do riders go for tickets and trip planning? The Port of Everett directs riders to its Harbor Hopper ticket page and schedule page for bookings and trip details. MyEverettNews also published the launch announcement with route information and links to the schedule. Aug. 29 is the last scheduled day in the pilot, according to the posted calendar, and the ports have said the trial will be used to gauge demand for possible future service. (heraldnet.com) The next immediate milestone is the June 4 opening, when the first Harbor Hopper departures are scheduled to leave Everett at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (whidbeytel.com) (portofeverett.com)