HERRON ISLAND FERRY SCHEDULE Departure times from ISLAND (IS) AND MAINLAND (ML) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY IS ML IS ML IS ML IS ML IS ML IS ML IS ML 6:15 7:00 6:15 7:00 6:15 7:00 6:15 7:00 6:15 7:00 7:30 8:00 7:30 8:00 7:30 8:00 7:30 8:00 7:30 8:00 *7:30 *8:00 *7:30 *8:00 8:30 9:00 8:30 9:00 8:30 9:00 8:30 9:00 8:30 9:00 8:30 9:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 9:30 10:00 9:30 10:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 10:30 11:00 12:00 12:30 12:00 12:30 12:00 12:30 12:00 12:30 12:00 12:30 11:30 12:00 11:30 12:00
*2:30 *3:00 2:30 3:00 2:30 3:00 HMC M A N A G E M E N T 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 PO Box 119 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 Lakebay, WA 98349 5:30 6:00 5:30 6:00 5:30 6:00 5:30 6:00 Phone: 253-884-9350 6:30 7:00 6:30 7:00 6:30 7:00 6:30 7:00 6:30 7:00 6:30 7:00 6:30 7:00 Fax: 253-884-5047 7:30 8:00 7:30 8:00 7:30 8:00 Email: [email protected] 8:30 9:00 Website: www.herronisland.org
SUMMER SCHEDULE ONLY Apr 1—Sep 30 ADDED RUNS INDICATED BY * AND SHADING (Not available Oct 1—Mar 31) Office Hours HOLIDAY SCHEDULES (Ferry runs start from Island) Open: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Thanksgiving 8:30a—9:00a 11:30a—Noon 6:30p—7:00p Memorial Day Same as Sunday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Christmas Day 8:30a—9:00a —————- 6:30p—7:00p Independence Day Same as Sunday Closed: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, New Years Day 8:30a—9:00a 11:30a—Noon 6:30p—7:00p Labor Day Same as Sunday Sunday and after 2:00 pm on Friday prior to board meetings
Crossing time average is 10 minutes Inside: (does not include time loading/unloading) Access Policy Boarding/Shuttling Information Always arrive early for scheduled runs. Loading Procedures The ferry may appear to be off Safety Rules schedule when shuttling. Ferry Rates No shuttles will be added for late arrivals. Ferry Schedule
Each member is responsible to assure For Island information visit: anyone provided access to the ferry by www.herronisland.org them is informed of the access policy, loading/unloading procedures and safety For Member Input email: rules. [email protected] Note: low tide ferry cancellations are posted on the website: www.herronisland.org Revised December 2015, supersedes all previous tlc Loading/Unloading Procedures Welcome to the Herron Island Ferry the “Charlie Wells” The speed limit on the pier and dock is 5 MPH. Ferry Rates Drivers shall not use cell phones, laptops or other The Charlie Wells is privately owned by HMC Ferry User Fees Member Guest electronic devices while driving onto or off the ferry. Management. Our crews operate the ferry under United Turn off all vehicle lights while on the ferry, ramp or Vehicle (up States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations and well as our pier during loading and/or unloading. through 20') & $ 8.00 $ 16.00 own. For safe and enjoyable crossings please familiarize To load: when the traffic light turns green, proceed Driver yourself with the following: across the concrete pier to the beginning of the Passengers & Walk-Ons - - Access Policy wooden ramp. When clear of traffic, one car at a time may proceed to the end of the wooden ramp then Age 12 and Over $ 3.00 $ 3.00 Vehicles must have a valid HMC sticker or a guest pass stop and await further directions. A crewmember will completed and signed by a member must be provided Age 5 - 11 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 direct you to load and where to park. to be admitted onto the ferry. Set your parking brake and shut off your engine. Under Age 5 Free Free Round-trip payment by cash, check, or ferry ticket is Remain in your vehicle until the ramp gate is closed Vehicle Length Fares - - required on the mainland side. and return to your vehicle once the ferry begins 21' - 30' $ 16.00 $ 32.00 Charges to members can only be authorized for maneuvering to dock. utility, service or delivery personnel/vehicles. To exit: When directed by a crewmember restart your 31' - 40' $ 24.00 $ 48.00 Arrangements must be made in advance to transport engine, release your brake and exit the ferry. 41' - 50' $ 32.00 $ 64.00 any combination (in-tow) of any length and/or single Foot passengers may not board during loading/ 51' - 60' $ 40.00 $ 80.00 vehicles longer than 25 feet. unloading of vehicles and shall remain in or return to Maximum gross weight is 40,000 pounds. the ferry cabin once the ferry begins maneuvering to Special Runs $175.00 $175.00 Maximum vehicle length is 60 feet. dock until directed to disembark by a crewmember. Medical Runs off Free Free Boarding/Shuttling the island Safety Rules The ferry crew may begin boarding vehicles/ Smoking is not permitted. Purchase ferry tickets and get guest passes: passengers 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Open alcoholic beverages are prohibited RCW 46.61.519. at the HMC office, or Vehicles/passengers should arrive no later than 5 Gasoline is allowed only in the internal tank of a use the Herron Island Order Form at minutes before the scheduled departure time. vehicle or boat, or in a maximum of two (2) Coast www.herronisland.org (found on the The ferry will shuttle between the island and the Guard approved outboard motor fuel tanks with the island documents page). mainland when all vehicles in line cannot be capacity of up to 6 gallons each. accommodated on a particular run, and will continue Propane tanks must be shut off and sealed prior to until such backlog has been eliminated. If a backlog boarding. F E R R Y C E L L P H O N E remains after the last scheduled run before a break in Passengers must remain behind the safety lines in the schedule, or at the end of the day, the ferry will 253-691-1457 place across each end of the ferry. continue to shuttle to accommodate all vehicles that Passengers under the age of 13 must be under adult Call the cell phone for information regarding were in line at the time of the last scheduled run, as supervision at all times. Passengers ages 13-17 who ferry services, to schedule heavy loads or to determined by the Captain. No shuttles will be made are unaccompanied by an adult must remain in the make arrangements for any combination of for late arrivals. The Captain's decision is final in this cabin until a crewmember tells them they may leave. vehicles (in-tow) and any single vehicles regard. longer than 25 feet. Advance scheduling is Holiday restriction: Combinations (in-tow) of any required. length and/or single vehicles longer than 25 feet will not be transported after NOON, the Thursday before Memorial Day and Labor Day holiday weekends. This flyer contains only a portion of the HMC Access Policy. A full-copy is Restriction dates will be posted for the Independence available at www.herronisland.org on the documents page.
Day holiday. Ferry photo on front page by Alice Nelson