Camano–Whidbey ferry
Defunct ferry route in Washington state / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Camano–Whidbey ferry is a historic and proposed ferry route across Saratoga Passage on Puget Sound linking Camano Island and Whidbey Island, the titular islands of Island County, Washington.[1]
Various historic ferries operated on these waters in the early twentieth century,[2] but the routes were eventually abandoned during the Great Depression.[3] A viable ferry alternative was provided by the construction of the Deception Pass Bridge in 1935 and modern highways (including Interstate 5 and State Route 20) shortening the driving time between the two islands.
No ferry currently services the Camano Island–Whidbey Island route, but a modern passenger-only ferry has been proposed and studied.[1][4][5][6] Although private operators are interested in the route, the main impediment is lack of suitable pier access on Camano Island.[7]