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[Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 04:17 PM]

Sea/BI - Expect Delays Due To One Slip Service At BI

Riders should expect possible delays, due to one slip service out of Bainbridge Island.

We will continue to send updated travel information as it becomes available. Customers can check the online schedule for more information on scheduled upcoming sailings and also view the real-time travel map for live boat location information.


[Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 05:01 AM]

NEW Winter Schedule Starts Sunday, Dec. 29

The new winter sailing schedule for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route begins Sunday, Dec. 29. Vehicle reservations are currently open for the new schedule.

Working closely with the community, we developed the new winter schedule to include:

  • Adjusted island stops
  • Revised sailing times
  • Updated vehicle allotments for each island
  • Added weekend interisland service

These schedule changes will help improve on-time performance and provide more certainty for customers that boats will arrive and depart on time. Learn more about how we developed the new schedule on our project webpage.  


[Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:39 PM]

PT/Coup - Tidal Cancellations for Friday, December 13

Low tides will cancel one or more sailings from Port Townsend and Coupeville in December. Please see our Tidal Cancellations table for a complete list of affected dates and departures.

On Friday, December 13, the 5:15 p.m. & 6:45 p.m. sailing from Port Townsend and the 6:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. from Coupeville are cancelled due to tidal conditions.

Your alternate routes are Edmonds/Kingston and/or Mukilteo/Clinton.

Edmonds / Kingston Schedule 

Mukilteo / Clinton Schedule 


[Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:34 PM]

Ana/SJs-This Friday The 1130p Anacortes Departure Will Be Delayed & Direct to FH

On Friday, Dec. 13, the 11:30 p.m. sailing out of Anacortes will sail approximately 45 minutes late and go directly to Friday Harbor. This is due to needing to refuel the vessel. The sailing will not stop at Lopez Island. The last Anacortes to Lopez sailing of the night will be at 8:25 p.m.

We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. Customers can check the Anacortes / San Juan Islands Schedule for available upcoming sailings and the Real-Time Map for updated departure and arrival times


[Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 05:01 AM]

Ana/SJs-ADA Alert: Elevator on the Chelan is Unavailable

The elevator on the Chelan is temporarily unavailable. There is an ADA compliant restroom available on the car deck level. Updates will occur when more information is available.


[Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 05:01 AM]

Muk/Clin-ADA Alert: Elevator #2 on the Suquamish is Unavailable

The Suquamish #2 elevator is temporarily unavailable. The #1 elevator is in service. Updates will occur when more information is available.


[Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 05:01 AM]

Ana/SJs--ADA Alert: ADA Restroom on M/V Yakima Unavailable

The ADA restroom located on the car deck level on the M/V Yakima is temporarily closed due to necessary maintenance. Updates will occur when more information is available.


[Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 08:24 PM]

All Routes: The Keller Ferry is Out of Service

The Keller Ferry on SR 21 at MP 106.65, on the Columbia River is out of service for repairs, until further notice.