Ferry riders are advised to plan for heavy traffic and long wait times during the Memorial Day weekend.

  • Friday, May 24, there will be an extra sailing from Anacortes to Orcas Island at 1:55 p.m.
  • Monday, May 27, an extra sailing from Anacortes to Orcas at 1:55 p.m. and from Orcas to Anacortes at 3:15 p.m.
  • Monday, the inter-island vessel will operate on a Sunday schedule – instead of a 2:20 p.m. round trip sailing from Friday Harbor, the inter-island vessel will make a 2:15 p.m. sailing from Friday Harbor to Lopez and Anacortes.

Thanks to the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce

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