EVERETT, WASH. – Reservations are open now for the Jetty Island Ferry, offering day trips to the beach this summer at the Port of Everett’s Jetty Island – the longest sandy beach in Puget Sound.
Getting to Jetty Island is easy. Simply reserve seats online and catch a short ride aboard the seasonal foot ferry from Jetty Landing Park to the two-mile-long manmade island during Jetty Island Days from July 8 through Sept. 6, 2026.
Jetty Island Days is an annual public access program provided in partnership by the Port of Everett, City of Everett and Snohomish County, bringing thousands of visitors to this Pacific Northwest gem each summer.
“Jetty Island is a must-have on summer bucket lists whether you’re a longtime visitor, or if this is your first time coming to the Everett waterfront,” said Catherine Soper, Port of Everett Chief of Business Development and Tourism. “Jetty Island’s long, sandy beach, warm and shallow water, space to play, and stunning views of Puget Sound makes it a rare gem that we’re proud to offer as public access for Snohomish County.
Float Find is also returning for another year! The Port of Everett and Schack Art Center are partnering once again to hide 20 glass floats on Jetty Island every week July 10 – August 28. More information to come soon!
The City of Everett Parks and Facilities department is working on its seasonal calendar of fun for island-goers to be announced soon. In years past they have hosted activities from fun theme days and nature walks to sports and interactive programs. Learn more at www.visiteverett.com/jetty.
See a beach day in action! Check out the Port’s social media for inspiration to help you plan your next trip to Jetty Island.
Jetty Island Ferry tickets must be reserved online and are open now at www.portofeverett.com/JettyReservations
Jetty Island Days Ferry Logistics
Seasonal ferry service runs five days a week, 10 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The ferry departs to and from Jetty Landing Park off 10th Street and West Marine View Drive at the Port of Everett waterfront. Please follow wayfinding signage at the park.
Ferry rides to the island are available by online reservation only. The roundtrip cost is $4-$7 (plus taxes and fees) per person. Children ages 2 and younger ride free but still require a reservation. Click here to make a ferry reservation.
You have the option to book reservations for your return trip from the Jetty. Otherwise, you can grab return passes for available return slots once you arrive island-side (available on a first-come, first-served basis).
Ferry riders should check in with City parks and recreation staff at their booth at Jetty Landing Park before boarding. Call 360-805-6708 or e-mail jetty.island@snoco.org from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday to request special accommodations for mobility.
The Port offers a reduced parking rate for Jetty Landing Park with confirmed Jetty Island ferry reservation. To receive the discounted rate, parking must be pre-purchased via a link provided with ferry reservation confirmation.
As a safety precaution, only five strollers and carts are allowed per trip on the foot ferry. Admittance of your cart or stroller will be decided on a first-come, first-served basis. Wheelchairs and other mobility aids are not restricted by this policy.
For more Jetty tips and rules, visit www.visiteverett.com/jetty.
About Jetty Island
The Port-owned Jetty Island, located just 1/4 mile off the Everett waterfront, features a sandy beach and shallow warm water that is perfect for swimming and kiteboarding. The island is ideal for sunbathing, picnicking, observing nature and other outdoor activities. Not only is it home to the longest sandy beach in Puget Sound, but Jetty Island is also unique because it is both a public access amenity and a nature preserve. At the jetty, you can spot a variety of wildlife, including seals, crab, salmon, osprey, bald eagles, hawks, cormorants and ducks. Learn more at www.portofeverett.com/jettyisland.
Source: Port of Everett
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
