EVERETT – Registration for the Port of Everett’s summer harbor tours series is now open. Back by popular demand, this summer, the Port will once again offer its on-the-water community sails on select Wednesdays and Thursdays in July, August, and September, including five “Working Waterfront” and five “Throwback Thursday” tour options.
Register for tours at www.portofeverett.com/porttours.
The Port will take 60 passengers aboard the open-air Jetty Island Ferry for a fun and educational experience on these one-hour tours of the Port’s waterfront properties.
Port of Everett “Working Waterfront” Harbor Tours for 2026 are available Wednesday evenings on July 8, 15, and 29, and Aug. 12 and 26. This tour explores the diverse roles the Port plays on the waterfront, from operating its international seaport, the largest public marina on the West Coast, and real estate developments, to environmental stewardship, public access and more. Plus, depending on what’s in port, riders may see cargo operations in action.
If you are more of a history buff, consider booking the “Throwback Thursday” tour. The Port is partnering once again with Historic Everett to offer a tour of the waterfront through history on five Thursday evenings in 2026: July 9 and 23, Aug. 6 and 20, and Sept. 3. The tour covers local history dating back to Everett’s former mill town days, when lumber and shingle mills lined the bay, and commercial fishing, boat building and maritime industries emerged at the Everett waterfront. An Everett historian will point out where many of these long-gone businesses operated decades ago and their impact on Everett’s economy while Port staff will explain how the waterfront is being used today.
The summer harbor tours run 6-7 p.m. and the cost is $10 per person (plus applicable taxes and fees) and boarding begins at 5:45 p.m. Children 2 years-old and younger ride free but still need a ticket.
Registration is required to join the tours. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.portofeverett.com/porttours. Tours sell out fast and waitlists are available at time of registration.
About the Port of Everett
The Port of Everett is a special-purpose district tasked with economic development. Through its international seaport, public marina and real estate development, the Port of Everett brings jobs, tax base, business and tourism to our community and region. The Port is a committed steward of the environment and waterfront. Port activities support more than 40,000 jobs in the surrounding community and contribute $433 million in state and local taxes. Learn more at www.portofeverett.com.
Source: Port of Everett
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
