See you on Pear Point!
Ferry Navigation
We recommend getting the WSDOT app on your phone as it’s much easier to search and book reservations. You can also visit the WSDOT website to search and book.
Ferry reservations for the wedding weekend will be released two weeks and two days leading up to your intended sailing date. For example, 5/25/25 reservations will be released the morning of 5/11 (this Sunday) and 5/23 at 7AM PST.
Driving passengers:
—> PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION FOR THE FERRY IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO DRIVE ON THE BOAT!
The next two rounds of ferry reservations for the wedding weekend are being released this upcoming weekend (!) and two days leading up to your intended sailing date. For example, 5/25/25 reservations will be released the morning of 5/11 (this Sunday) and 5/23 at 7AM PST.
- Two weeks or two days ahead of travel day:
- Go to the ferry reservation page about 6:45 am on either phone or computer. If two people can do it at the same time, even better. It’s a holiday weekend and reservations are competitive.
-Populate all the variables —> Departing From, Arriving To, Travel Date. Vehicle information: Most cars are Length under 22’ and and Up to 7’2”. You want to get all this information set up before the system opens, otherwise it takes too long.
-DO NOT hit Show Availability yet. Wait until 7:01 am. (Not 7:00 am)
-Select your ferry time and fill in the required info via a guest or personal user account. There is a no show fee if you’re late for your reservation, but you can cancel 24 hours before the sailing time.
-The day of the sailing, You will need to arrive at the terminal at least 30 minutes before your sail time for your reservations to be honored.
Walk on passengers:
You’re chill, bb. Go forth and sail. Roundtrip tickets for Anacortes walk on passengers can be purchased in the ferry terminal building. Interisland travel is free!
Our advice:
Plan ahead and be flexible! Give yourself time to get to the terminal and to the islands. Try to take the earlier boat if you have the option, as boats can cancel. Bring snacks + your sense of adventure in case you miss your boat or the boat misses you!
Interisland travellers: if your only commute needs for the weekend are going back and forth between downtown Friday Harbor and the wedding festival, we highly recommend you walk on the boat. We have a very sleek shuttle service (more info below) operating from the ferry terminal that goes right to 107 Gladys Lane. Easy peasy!
Shuttle Service and Schedule
The majority of wedding guests will need to utilize our awesome shuttle service on and off the peninsula from downtown. You have to travel through downtown Friday Harbor to get to the penisunal regardless, so think of it like your own horse and carriage escorting you onto the magical edge of the upper PNW. So fancy!
We have commissioned San Juan Transit over the weekend to run a 30 person shuttle bus with a daily schedule that runs every 25 minutes from:
1) The Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal (for walk on travellers/downtown dwellers)
2) The parking lot across the street from the San Juan County Fairgrounds between Stanford Lane and Rose Lane (for friends with their cars)
3) The wedding site at 107 Gladys Lane.
In addition, our friend Liberty has graciously agreed to be our on-call transport for anyone with requested pick-ups/ drop-offs outside of the designated shuttle hours as well as in the event of an emergency. Text her for a ride at: 360-472-6724
Shuttle Hours:
Sunday: 11:30am-12:30pm, 3:30pm-5:40pm, 9:30pm-11:00pm
Monday: 10:00am-11:30am, 4:30-5:40pm, 9:30-11:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-11am
On-Call Transport Hours:
Text Liberty at 360-472-6724 for a ride
Sunday: 5:30pm-9:30pm, 11pm-12am, and in case of emergency
Monday: 8:00-10:00am, 5:30pm-9:30pm, 11pm-12am, and in case of emergency
GOOGLE DOC OF FULL SHUTTLE SCHEDULE HERE.
Schedule can also be found in the “shuttle schedule” tab on our website!
From SEATAC:
Get on I-5 North from International Blvd. Continue on I-5 to Burlington and take exit 230. Turn left off the exit and take SR-20 all the way to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal. Total drive time is approximately 2 hours from the airport.
Then, drive on the ferry to Friday Harbor! See below for ferry and wedding shuttle information for drive on passengers.
By Car:
We recommend the Bellair Airporter from SEATAC to the Ferry Terminal.
Then, walk on the ferry to Friday Harbor! See below for ferry and wedding shuttle information for walk on passengers.
By Bus:
By Tiny Plane:
We recommend Point to Point or Kenmore Air. Select Friday Harbor as your final destination. Both Airlines offer a shuttle from SEATAC to Boeing Field for your tiny flight.
You will need to hitch a ride from the Friday Harbor airport to Pear Point from a friend. We are currently not running a shuttle service from the FH airport.
Mainland Recs!
-KAMONEGI - Super out there Japanese-American Food. Soma is a Freak! Soba and tempura!
-Harbor City Dim Sum - Avery’s Favorite Breakfast Spot.
-Pancita - PNW/ meets Mexican home cooking. Incredible house ground masa. Big Flavors.
-Musang - Philippino, classics with modern savvy.
-Kyoto Arts and Antiques- Amazing antique shop in Sodo with traditional Japanese trinkets.
-MOPOP - Rock N’Roll History, Sci-Fi Relics, Nerdy Wonderland.
-Seattle Art Museum - Impressionists, East Asian, Rembrandt, Contemporary, Native Works.
Seattle:
Mount Vernon:
-Red Door Antique Mall - Right off exit 226. We’re obsessed!
-Rashawadee - Our go-to takeout spot when traveling from Seattle to Anacortes. Watch your spicy star level, it’s hot!
-Skagit Valley Food Co-Op - Cutie grocery that has a ton of quick bite options, plus a coffee bar. Right off the highway.
Anacortes:
-Chilly Rain Retro- Hole in the wall vintage shop with intriguing wares and accessories.
-The Business - Excellent Vinyl Selection. Local Curators and Tastemakers.
-Cosmic Veggies - Decent smoothies and vegan lunch options.
-Mount Eerie Park - Great vertical hike overlooking Anacortes and the San Juans.