Welcome to the washington state ferries schedule application. Creating a wsf account gives you the ability receive wsf email alerts or register for a wsf carpoolvanpool permit online email. Temporary service issues and scheduling changes arent unusual, and youll. Wsdot ferries fares washington state department of. The washington state ferry wsf system allows reservations to be. Manage reservations change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for guests. Wsf is taking a number of steps to help stop the spread of the covid19. This is intended to encourage customers to drive small cars on the ferry and maximize the use of ferry deck space. If you have bookmarked interior web pages, please navigate to the page through the new url at. Washington state ferries accepts no liability arising from any alteration or cancellation of a published route or schedule. State ferries extends winter sailing schedules through june 20 due to lower demand state ferries to reduce service in central puget sound beginning sunday, march 29 start of state ferry service to. It took a week, but the fix for the new washington state ferries online vehicle reservation system problems is here in waves. How to redeem your reservation bring your confirmation number, printed reservation with bar code, or tell us your name when you go through the tollbooth.
Wsdot ferries schedule washington state department. It is the largest fleet of passenger and automobile ferries in the united states and the third largest in the world. Whether youre traveling from the anacortes ferry terminal to the san juan islands for a wedding, family reunion, group vacation, or other group event, washington state ferries wsf wants to make your travel convenient, easy and predictable. State ferries extends winter sailing schedules through june 20 due to lower demand. If you are still having difficulties creating or managing a reservation, please contact wsf customer. Please be reminded if you change or cancel an outbound trip, you may also need to change or cancel the return trip to avoid a noshow fee. Brave the winds and stay outside on the upper deck, view coming back into the city is. In addition to our standard and large print paper schedules available at any wsf terminal or wsf vessel, we offer a variety of alternative electronic formats to meet your needs. In addition, you can island hop between our four, ferryserved islands. The hyak, pictured in this file photo from 2017, will be decommissioned at the end of june, leaving washington state ferries with just one backup vessel in a 22ferry fleet. Ferries are a critical and unique part of washingtons transportation network and the states economy. You can also change your reservation by calling our customer service centre.
I know i cant change my reservation until friday morning. In addition to our standard and large print paper schedules available at any wsf terminal or. Everything you need to know about the washington state ferries. Washington state ferries, owned and operated by the washington state department of transportation wsdot, serves communities on puget sound and in the san juan islands. To change a reservation, log into your mybcferries account and click on view reservations near the top of the screen. After a series of community meetings the washington state transportation commission wstc and its ferry advisory committee tarriff fact hold every two years, the wstc is. Our fares are based on the routes geographical location, the length, width, and height of your vehicle, as well as the length of time you will be traveling on board our ferry. Ferries reservations washington state ferries vehicle. Real salaries of 524 employees at employers matching washington state ferry, reported anonymously.
The ferry system is the largest in the us with 20 terminals and 23 ferries. As part of the state s response, all state ferries will continue to operate on their winter sailing schedules through at least june 20. Uptodate schedules, online reservations, fares, trip ideas and community information. Therefore, customers should continue following the winter schedule through at least june 20. Changing or canceling your reservation an anacortes ferry reservation can be changed or canceled any time until 5 p. Passenger fares passenger fares are generally round trip with the exception of the port townsendcoupeville route and all international sailings to sidney, british columbia. Washington state ferries, owned and operated by the washington state department of transportation wsdot, serves communities on puget sound and in the san juan. Washington state ferries san juan islands washington. Reservations for all sailings for the season are released two months before the schedule begins. Moran washington state parks and recreation commission. Make a reservation make a new oneway or roundtrip guest vehicle reservation. Ferry reservations washington state ferries vehicle reservations.
Changing ferry reservation time orcas island forum tripadvisor. Apr 21, 2015 it took a week, but the fix for the new washington state ferries online vehicle reservation system problems is here in waves. Washington state ferries botch launch of online reservation. Jun 26, 2019 the washington state transportation commission has released its proposal to increase ferry fares over the next two years. David moseleys return ferries chief back on whidbey to.
Reservation information can be found at on their website. Washington state parks portal, wa official website. Washington state ferries seeks input on longrange plan. Washington state ferries botch launch of online reservation system for. By contrast, the wsf is a basic, but unique, form of transportation that one should experience at least once. Washington state ferries vehicle reservations system wsf vrs. The wsdot blog washington state department of transportation. Washington state ferries relaunches summer web reservations. Make a reservation online as an account holder or a guest. Plan for wsf reservation system is nearly ready for the light. Apr 30, 2019 washington state ferries, washington stevedfistock as a city surrounded by water, seattle would probably come to a standstill if it werent for its ferry service, which is open to both. For each terminal the following information is available.
The change to the threshold for over 22 foot vehicles would not go into effect until may, 1, 2016 when the height surcharge will drop from 76 to 72 for the 2230 foot length under height fare category. Washington state ferries wsf is a government agency that operates automobile and passenger ferry service in the u. I made ferry reservations both directions since we were driving on, and. The washington state transportation commission has released its proposal to increase ferry fares over the next two years. Washington state ferries sails into 2015 by taking the hesitation out of your vacation plans to the san juan islands. Travel on the washington state ferries washington innsiders. State ferries to reduce service in central puget sound beginning sunday, march 29. State proposes to increase ferry fares and capital surcharge. Washington state ferries, washington as a city surrounded by water, seattle would probably come to a standstill if it werent for its ferry service, which is open to both passengers and. Amounts due at time of travel, if any, can be paid in usd or the equivalent in cad with exchange applied.
Reservations washington state parks and recreation. Washington state ferries vehicle reservations home page. New washington state ferry reservation system getting. Jun 29, 2016 i havent seen a ferry system like the washington state ferries or their neighbor, the bc ferries, although the latter is far more impressive in size of boats, onboard amenities e.
This will not affect domestic service in the san juan islands as it is vital to the residents, businesses and economy of the san juan islands, according to a washington state ferries press. In addition to our standard and large print paper schedules available at any wsf terminal or wsf vessel, we offer a variety of alternative. And then, there are reservations for a spot on washington ferries. Peoples plans frequently change, so theyll cancel those. Safety is washington state ferries number one priority, and this includes the health and wellbeing of our passengers and employees. United states washington wa san juan islands orcas island orcas island travel. Faqs terms and conditions washington state department. Board a washington state ferry in anacortes, washington, for a spectacular, scenic cruise to lopez, orcas, shaw or san juan islands. Reservations washington state parks and recreation commission. Tips on traveling by ferry lopez island chamber of commerce.
Earlier this year, the state legislature gave the goahead to washington state ferries to launch a predesign study on a pilot vehicle reservation system. The washington state transportation commission voted to hike the rates for all riders at a hearing in seattle back in august. General fare information washington state department of. Plan for wsf reservation system is nearly ready for the light of day. If a reservation is changed or canceled, fees may change as well. Any reservations cancelled after making the one allowable change after 5. Jul 16, 2019 washington state ferries is one of two agencies in the orca pod that does not have a lowincome fare. Follow the onscreen prompts to change your reservation. State transportation commission proposes lowincome pilot. Faqs terms and conditions washington state department of. According to wsf that is 6, 000 more or 61 percent higher than the first day in 2019. The fee is applied each time you change a oneway reservation.
Seven of the most scenic ferry rides in the united states. The ferries division of the washington state department of transportation wsdot operates the largest ferry system in the united states, serving eight counties within washington and british columbia, canada. Washington state ferries, usa including travel to sidney, british columbia,canada washington state ferries lived in bremerton, wa there are three different usa ferries to vancouver island. State proposes to increase ferry fares and capital.
Washington state ferries is no exception, as they begin several. Save a spot vehicle reservations can help make your next ferry trip a smooth sailing. Start of state ferry service to canada suspended until april 26 due to covid19 situation. Smoking and pets are not allowed in vacation houses. On the anacortessan juan islands routes, reservation space is released according to the following schedule.
Washington state ferries is in the process of getting input on changing prices and future growth. The ticket holder will be deemed to have received such notice thirty 30. Washington state ferries seattle 2020 all you need to. Washington state ferries recently began a reservation system to manage congestion on vessels between anacortes and the san juan islands a popular tourist destination. If you have bookmarked interior web pages, please navigate. United states washington wa san juan islands san juan islands travel forum. More than 16,000 vehicle reservations were made for washington state ferries spring schedule sailings on february 5, 2020 the first day they were available. Washington state ferries can transport walk on passengers and vehicles. General fare information will give you additional information about wsf fares. The planning process started in late 2012 with the formation of a reservations partnership group to work with ferries and develop a reservations program that. Victoria anacortes san juan islands port townsend coupeville mukilteo clinton edmonds kingston seattle bainbridge island seattle bremerton seattle vashon po fauntleroy west seattle vashon fauntleroy west seattle southworth southworth vashon pt. Make a reservation make a new oneway or roundtrip guest vehicle reservation manage reservations change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for guests my account make, change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for account holders. Apr 14, 2015 washington state ferry passengers are accustomed to waiting in long lines to board one of the popular ferry routes. Washington state ferries is extending the winter sailing schedule through june 20 because of a continued decline in ridership due to covid19.
Jan 02, 2015 washington state ferries sails into 2015 by taking the hesitation out of your vacation plans to the san juan islands. Requests for refunded travel passes can be submitted online up to 90 days after the. Washington state ferries seeking community input q fox. Wsf is taking a number of steps to help stop the spread of the covid19 virus coronavirus and keep our facilities as safe as possible. The spring schedule runs from march 29 to june 20, 2020.
The ferries division of the washington state department of transportation wsdot operates the. Immediately after it launched on tuesday, april 14, the new save a. This fare change is being phased in over three years, starting with the fare set at 90 percent of the standard vehicle fare on oct. It runs ten routes serving 20 terminals located around puget sound and in the san juan islands, designated as part of the state highway system. Wsf will also be more lenient with ticket refunds and reservation noshows as people change their travel plans. A washington state ferries study on the proposal to create a reservation queue for ferry sailings is due to the legislature on dec. Apr 22, 2015 washington state ferries sails into 2015 by taking the hesitation out of your vacation plans to the san juan islands. New fare increases for state ferries start tuesday kirotv. Plan for wsf reservation system is nearly ready for the. Cancel, change, or view a reservation create an account. Washington state ferries accepts reservations for san juan island routes. Make a reservation make a new oneway or roundtrip guest vehicle reservation manage reservations change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for guests my account make, change, cancel or view. I havent seen a ferry system like the washington state ferries or their neighbor, the bc ferries, although the latter is far more impressive in size of boats, onboard amenities e.
Brave the winds and stay outside on the upper deck, view coming back into the city is wonderful. Note that seniors, persons with disabilities and passengers with a medicare card, or other eligibility verification, are eligible for travel at half the regular passenger fare rate. Washington state ferries, usa including travel to sidney, british columbia,canada. Washington state ferries my favorite places to travel. You can cancel your reservation without penalty any time until 5 p.
New washington state ferry reservation system getting mostly. Five tips when making a vehicle reservation during ferries busiest time of the year. Community transit and everett transit recently joined king county metro, sound transit, kitsap transit, and seattle streetcars in offering lowincome fares on all their services. Washington state ferries botch launch of online reservation system for summer sailings by john cook on april 14, 2015 at 9. Here is all the info on how to get to vancouver island.
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