Walk on passengers ride free on interisland ferries, but vehicles are charged a fee if. Washington state ferries accepts reservations for the san juan island routes. Kitsap transits customer service office is located at 10 washington avenue inside the bremerton transportation center building. Ferries extends winter sailing schedules through june 20. Ferry fares are going up this october curbed seattle.
At trainus, you can find washington, wa next ferry schedules, routes, and fares. State proposes to increase ferry fares and capital surcharge. Black ball ferry line daily departures to victoria and port. On the anacortessan juan islands routes, reservation space is released according to the following schedule. Accessible only by boat, jones island marine state park is a 188acre marine camping park with 25,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on the san juan channel. My account make, change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for account holders. Even if you have a reservation, you must arrive well in advance. Passengers departing ketron island must make a reservation a minimum of 60 minutes in advance by calling 253 5881950. Free or reduced rate passes and tax exemptions wdva. Offered to washington state residents with a documented serviceconnected disability of at. Because the vehicle spots fill up quickly, especially during peak summer months, you should reserve as far in advance as possible. Washington state ferries wsf is a government agency that operates automobile and passenger ferry service in the u. The county seat, republic, has had a mining history from the time of its inception. The agency maintains the largest fleet of ferries in.
If you need assistance with trip planning or have questions about washington state parks, please call the washington state parks information center at 360 9028844 between 8 a. At its august meeting, the state transportation commission authorized wsf to increase the fees for unused reservations. Washington state ferry fares to increase october 1 komo. Uptodate schedules, online reservations, fares, trip ideas and community information. Ferry county legacy washington wa secretary of state.
Washington state ferries vehicle reservations program. Fares are also calculated based on the age or disability of each passenger and are collected either for round trip travel or oneway travel, depending on the departure. If a campground has remained open and you choose to cancel your reservation, the participating agencies of recreation. To view current fares, please visit wsfs fare information page. 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. Please check your owners manual for the overall vehicle length. 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. Black ball ferry line daily departures to victoria and. General schedule information will give you an understanding of our schedule, safety procedures and tips. Washington state parks offers several free days when a discover pass is not required to visit a state park. Reservation noshow fee will be increased up to 100 percent of the oneway fare paid, based on a standardsized vehicle. Reservation fees washington state parks and recreation. Make a reservation make a new oneway or roundtrip guest vehicle reservation.
Ferry county was created in 1899 and named for governor ferry, the last territorial governor and first governor of washington state. Dynamic pricing was implemented whereas with the decrease of availability, published fares will increase. The park has ample parking, facilities and access to water. If you arrive at just before the ferry is scheduled to depart, you probably will not get on especially if you drive on. Each route has a specific time that reservation holders should arrive at their departure terminal to ensure they are loaded on their reserved sailing. An extra 5% increase for oversized vehicles on the anacortes sidney b. No reservation is required if you will be walking onto the ferry without a vehicle.
Spencer spit state park washington state parks and. As the third largest transit provider in the state of washington, washington state ferries is taking a number of steps to help stop the spread of the covid19 virus coronavirus and keep our facilities as safe as possible. To be an active member in 4h, you must meet all state and county fees. 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.
For detailed pricing, the online reservation tool is easy to use and can give you exact costs. The company is an important transport agency in the state of washington, wa. Creating a wsf account gives you the ability receive wsf email alerts or register for a wsf carpoolvanpool permit online email. Jan 5, 2020 mar 28, 2020leave fauntleroy monday through friday. Youll need to make 2 reservations one coming to the islands westbound and one leaving the islands eastbound if youre visiting orcas or friday harborsan juan island. Welcome to the washington state ferries schedule application. Shellfish import and transfer permits information on how to apply for a permit to import out of state shellfish or transfer shellfish within washington state. This fee is in addition to the regular reservation fee. Review of whale watching tour with san juan excursions. Theres a bit of confusion regarding the no show fee for washington state ferries reservations. Washington state ferries book ferry travel on washington. Under 14 feet for smaller vehicles under 168 inches in length.
Make a reservation online as an account holder or a guest. Passenger fares passenger fares are generally round trip with the exception of the port townsendcoupeville route and all. The washington state transportation commission this week released its plan for fare and fee increases, which would result in ferry riders paying 2% more to walk on and 2. Here is the explanation from wsf spokesperson dana warr. Jan 02, 2015 washington state ferries sails into 2015 by taking the hesitation out of your vacation plans to the san juan islands. If your county does not charge a county programming fee, you will only see the state line listed on your invoice. Seattle all state ferries will remain on their winter sailing schedules through at least april 25 due to steep declines in ridership caused by the coronavirus outbreak, ferry system officials. Jones island marine state park washington state parks. More sailings may mean more riders, and commuters will look for consistency before making the switch from washington state ferries. Reservations washington state parks and recreation commission. A disabled veterans lifetime pass application provides free campingmoorage, campsite reservations through state parks central reservations system, watercraft launching, trailer dump. Call wsf customer service at 18888087977 or 2064646400. Reservations are not available, or typically needed, on the interisland ferry. Permits are required to transport fish into and through washington state, and to stock approved private ponds and water bodies with fish.
Mar 17, 2019 fast ferry commuters oppose reservation fee. The trip from seattle to bainbridge island via ferry boat locals refer to it merely as the boat is 35 minutes. In addition, event pricing for some special events will include a 10% fare increase four days. Washington state ferries offers ticket refunds and. The park provides mooring buoys on two coves, a dock, an ada trail, a cascadia marine trail pdf campsite and 24 primitive campsites. Getting here is half the fun aboard a washington state ferry and reservations are available at.
How to take a ferry from anacortes, wa to victoria, bc. The washington state 4h enrollment fee is nonrefundable. To help get you going, here are some of the top questions and answers about saving a spot for your car on a san juan islands ferry. State ferries to stay on winter schedules due to lower. Real salaries of 530 employees at employers matching washington state ferry, reported anonymously. We recommend making a reservation, especially from may through september and for holiday weekends. The only ferry from seattle to victoria is a passenger only ferry that is not run by the washington state ferries. Great special offers available and timetable and port information. For reservations on the seattle victoria ferry, the alaska ferries or the port hardy prince rupert ferries please call 1. The victoria clipper leaves from seattle but i do not know the cost. Ferries washington state department of transportation.
All fares are roundtrip and are collected at the steilacoom terminal. To set up text message alerts, you must create a separate account with your 10d. For alaska ferry, bc ferries or seattle victoria ferry booking help call. As part of the state s response to covid19, all state ferries will continue to operate on their winter sailing schedules through at least june 20. Summer ferry reservations tend to sell out just as quickly as seattle. In an effort to reduce the number of noshows, washington state department of transportation is considering increasing the washington state ferries noshow fee. You may arrive for an earlier or later sailing, but. We are unable to take reservations for interisland travel, or travel from lopez or shaw islands to anacortes. Make the reservation on the washington state department of transportation ferry website.
Traveling on this company you can ride in several types of ferry. Kitsap memorial state park washington state parks and. In 2008, 1,679,120 riders took an anacortessan juans ferry, according to the washington state department of transportation wsdot. Everything you need to know about the washington state ferries. Reservations washington state parks and recreation. Enrollment fee payment information washington state university. Manage reservations change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for guests. The pierce county ferry serves anderson and ketron islands from the town of steilacoom.
The objective of reservations is to operate a highquality service, without the expense of expanding terminal. Reservation information can be on found their website. Vehicle and passenger fares alaska marine highway system. At the direction of the state legislature in 2009, washington state ferries embarked on the design of vehicle reservations system as a primary demand management strategy. Illahee features a veterans war memorial and the last stand of oldgrowth timber in kitsap county. Fishing and shellfishing licenses washington department of. Go to the washington state ferry website for more information.
Reservations are currently available for winter and spring 2020 sailing schedule. Washington state ferries seattle 2020 all you need to. Washington state ferries is extending the winter sailing schedule through june 20. Black ball ferry line operates the mv coho 90minute vehicle and passenger ferry between the inner harbour of victoria, bc and port angeles, wa. Washington state ferries vehicle reservations system wsf vrs. Brave the winds and stay outside on the upper deck, view coming back into the city is wonderful. All vehicle reservations for the port townsendcoupeville and anacortessan juan. Anacortes ferry travel tips what to know to plan your trip.
Tall reservation space for large, nonstandard vehicles is released all at once in the 1st tier. Here are some tips for making your ferry travel stress free. The time in which transfers can be made on the san juan islands interisland ferry is valid through the end of the service day it was issued. Our vehicle fares are based on a vehicles length, height, and width, as well as the distance you will be traveling on board our ferry. Illahee state park washington state parks and recreation. Reservation noshow fee will be increased up to 100 percent of the oneway fare paid, based on a standard sized vehicle. Washington state ferries spring season, which includes increased service on some routes, was. Both washing state department of transportation and washington state ferries webpages will get you access to the wsf save a spot vehicle reservation system. Ferry fare changes coming this fall final decisions made.
The noshow fee is equal to 25100% of your oneway vehicledriver fare for the. 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 canada suspended until april 26 due to covid19 situation. Ferry schedule vehicles, drivers, and passengers must be in position with tickets 20 minutes prior to departure times or they may not be allowed aboard the ferry. Wsdot ferries schedule washington state department. With washington state currently having 1,187 confirmed cases of covid19, nows not the time for nonessential travel on the washington state ferries as a response to coronavirus, washington state ferries are offering ticket refunds and suspending their noshow fees until further notice. See recommended arrival times for each route below. 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. Bremerton fast ferry lost and found items left aboard the bremerton vessels will be taken to kitsap transits customer service office after a. Washington state ferries vehicle reservations system terms and conditions page 3. There is a canadian ferry that leaves from port angeles wa to victoria bc that is run by black ball ferries. Safety is wsfs number one priority, and this includes the he. Jun 26, 2019 the washington state transportation commission has released its proposal to increase ferry fares over the next two years. Oct 01, 2019 reservation noshow fee will be increased up to 100 percent of the oneway fare paid, based on a standard sized vehicle. It is responsible for carrying thousands of passengers daily.
In addition to our standard and large print paper schedules available at any wsf terminal or. Fast ferry commuters oppose reservation fee kitsap sun. Apr 06, 2016 visit the washington state ferries reservation page here. Washington state ferry reservations washington state ferries wsf has begun accepting vehicle reservations for travel in the san juan islands starting january 5, 2015. The wsdot blog washington state department of transportation. New pricing features were included with the 2019 2020 winter schedule as outlined in the september 5th, 2019 press release. Terminal information view terminal specific information.
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