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Historic Plover Passenger Ferry
The Plover Passenger Ferry will be returning Memorial Day Weekend!
The historic Plover ferry will kick off its 2025 sailing season on Memorial Day Weekend.
The ferry will operate Friday through Sunday, noon to 7:30 p.m., departing from Gate 2 at Blaine Harbor on the hour and from Semiahmoo Marina at the half-hour. The Plover will also run the entire Memorial Day weekend, including Monday, May 26.
This year, Plover will transition to online sales and will no longer accept cash. Plover Passenger Ferry tickets can be purchased through FareHarbor, an online ticketing app, by clicking the button below.
About the Plover
A ride on the MV Plover Foot Passenger Ferry at the Blaine Marina is a popular tourist and local attraction. The Plover is Washington’s oldest foot passenger ferry, operating from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend.
The Plover is an 11-ton, 32-foot, 17-passenger foot ferry that sails between Blaine Harbor Marina, Gate 2 to Semiahmoo Wharf dock behind Semiahmoo Resort. The vessel is owned and operated by the City of Blaine, Washington.
The much-awaited return of the Plover holds great significance for Blaine’s tourism industry and the community. The ferry, built in 1944 and crafted from cedar and fir, has long been a beloved attraction, offering visitors and residents alike the opportunity to experience the beauty of Drayton Harbor through its short yet scenic route.
Part of the Coast Millennium Trail, the Plover carries passengers with bicycles. The Coast Millennium Trail is a regional trail that eventually will connect trails as far south as Skagit County to the Canadian border. It features a two-person crew commentary on the history and restoration of the ferry. The ferry is certified by the U.S. Coast Guard with a running time of 20-minutes from Blaine to Semiahmoo Resort Wharf and a return trip of 20-minutes to Blaine Harbor Marina. Times are approximate.
What to see on the Plover
While on your cruise, the 2-person crew is informative on the sights seen. Starting from the Gate 2 dock, you pass through the working harbor to the breakwater to Semiahmoo Bay. Observe soaring eagles, Cormorants, harbor seals, great blue herons, a variety of waterfowl, and views of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains, White Rock, BC and the towering Mt. Baker across Drayton Harbor.
A little Plover history
Built in 1944, the MV Plover is the oldest foot passenger ferry in Washington with the shortest route. The Plover is made of cedar and fir and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Until 1964, the Plover was used to shuttle workers to the Alaska Packers Salmon Cannery on Semiahmoo Spit, now home to Semiahmoo Resort-Spa-Golf. In the late 19th century, the cannery was one of the largest salmon canneries in the world.
Visit the Alaska Packers Association Museum located in Semiahmoo Park on Semiahmoo Spit. Open weekends through Labor Day 1 PM to 5 PM.
Plover Stats
Year Built: 1944
Overall Length: 32 feet
Beam: 9’7″
Draft: 5 feet
Net Tonnage: 11 tons
Hull Construction: 11/4 “x4″ clear vertical grain fir and yellow cedar planking laid over 11/2″ x21/2″ bent white oak frames 10” on center.
Engine: 1964 Daggenheim inline six-cylinder diesel.
Capacity” 17 passengers, 2-crew
Docking Locations:
RIDE THE PLOVER WEEKENDS:
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Fri, Sat & Sun: Noon-7:30PM
Blaine Boating Center Visitor’s Dock
235 Marine Dr. Blaine
Departs on the hour from the Blaine Visitor’s Dock, Gate II at the Blaine Boating Center, Gate 2.
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Semiahmoo Resort Wharf Dock
Departs on the half-hour from the Plover Dock at Resort Semiahmoo Wharf area.
