How do I get to Whidbey Island?

To get to Whidbey Island, you can take the ferry or drive over Deception Pass. If you opt to take the ferry (we would 100% suggest it, great views, and shorter travel time), please check the ferry schedule ahead of time. You will take the ferry from the Mukilteo Terminal which is an hour away from SeaTac Airport.

1. Drive only. This involves taking I-5 to Mount Vernon and driving onto the island. This generally takes between 2 and 3 hours coming from Seattle. This is a good option if you have extra time! You can stop and see Deception Pass State Park and more!

2. Drive and Take the Ferry- Drive to Mukilteo and drive, bike, or walk onto the ferry. The ferry leaves every 30 minutes and takes around 20 minutes across the harbor. The ferry is absolutely gorgeous. Since the wedding will be in summer, if you are lucky you may even see some Orcas! Whidbey Island is known for them that time of year. The ferry drops you off in Clinton, where it will then be about a forty minute drive to the venue!

3. Our venue accommodates sea planes! Please contact their charter department to organize direct seaplane flights from Seattle to Captain Whidbey.

Travel Note for guests flying into Washington:

If you are coming to Whidbey Island straight from the airport, there is a Sea-Tac to Whidbey Island shuttle! It is about $85 roundtrip, and does include the ferry fare. Follow this link for schedules and reservations.

When is the ferry? How does it work? How often does it come? And other ferry related questions

The ferry from Mukileto to Clinton runs very regularly in the summer. It runs every half an hour starting at 5am through midnight/1am the next day. So, you can leave the island after the wedding is over if you would prefer to not stay on the island that night. However, in the summer, lines for the ferry can get quite long, so plan accordingly.

We suggest taking the ferry one slot earlier than you think. For example, if you plan on taking the 2:30 ferry, try to get there for the 2:00 one. Normally, it is $21 for the vehicle + driver, and $6 per adult (19 and up) round trip.

The address of the ferry terminal is Mukilteo Ferry Terminal, Mukilteo, WA 98275

Please see this website for ferry schedule and information here.

See here for wait time and live view of the line.

See here for how many spots are available on each ferry.

Where can I stay on the island?

There is limited lodging at the venue for the wedding party, but there is a wide variety of places to stay on Whidbey Island, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and even camping!

For those not staying at the venue, the town of Coupeville is just 7 minutes down the road and has several small inns in a range of prices.

Some good options we've found nearby are The Coupeville Inn and the Anchorage Inn Bed and Breakfast, which are both about a ten minute drive to the venue. Airbnb also has some great lodging options that can be found here.

When looking for a place to stay, we recommend Coupeville for closest proximity to our venue. The summer months are a busy time on Whidbey, so we recommend booking early.