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The vessels are running 15-20 minutes behind schedule.

We’ll send updated travel information as it becomes available. For upcoming sailings and live vessel locations, please check the online schedule and real-time travel map.

The #1 Yakima is running an estimated 30-35 minutes behind schedule.

The #2 Samish is running an estimated 20-25 minutes behind schedule.

The #3 Chelan is running an estimated 25-30 minutes behind schedule.

The #4 Tillikum (inter-island) is running an estimated 25-30 minutes behind schedule.

We’ll send updated travel information as it becomes available. For upcoming sailings and live vessel locations, please check the online schedule and real-time travel map.

Expect delays and long lines on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route leading up to and during the San Juan County Fair, Aug. 13–16, especially on the interisland route. If possible, travel earlier in the week or after the fair. 

To accommodate livestock trailers and vendors on the last day of the fair, we’re limiting reservation space on the 9:50 p.m. sailing from Friday Harbor to Anacortes on Sunday, Aug. 16.  

We’re also preparing for increased traffic by adding extra crew to the interisland vessel and coordinating with other transportation providers to quickly move crew between islands if needed.   

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

On Wednesday, August 12, the 6:30 a.m. sailing has been adjusted to sail at 6:25 a.m.  The 8:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. sailings from Port Townsend and the 8:45 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. sailings from Coupeville are cancelled due to tidal conditions.

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

Edmonds / Kingston Schedule 

Mukilteo / Clinton Schedule 

Low Tides may affect oversized vehicles with low clearance. Anything larger than 40 feet with less than 14 inches of clearance, may be delayed for travel during the following times:

• 8/11/26 - 8:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• 8/12/26 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
• 8/13/26 - 10:10 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.

View the Seattle / Bainbridge Island Schedule for alternate sailing times.

Reminder - One of the two vehicle lanes at the Colman Dock Yesler Way exit may be closed for Seattle City Light work from 7-10 p.m. on: 

• Tuesday, Aug. 11 
• Monday, Aug. 17 
• Wednesday, Aug. 19 
• Thursday, Aug. 27

If you're driving off the ferry in Seattle during those times, expect possible delays.

Low tides may affect oversized vehicles with low clearance. Anything larger than 40 feet with less than 14 inches of clearance may be delayed for travel during the following times:

• Monday, August 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

View the Seattle / Bainbridge Island Schedule for alternate sailing times.

A paving project on State Route 525 between Paine Field and the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal (project map) began Tuesday, July 28 and will last through the end of the year. Travelers can expect single-lane closures, alternating traffic and pedestrian detours using city roads. Work will take place at night to minimize disruptions for ferry travelers. Learn more on the WSDOT project webpage.  

The freight elevator is back in service for the M/V Chetzemoka. The passenger elevator is still out of service. 

 An ADA compliant portable restroom is on the car deck level.  Updates will occur when more information is available.

There is a one hour wait for drivers departing the Point Defiance terminal.

We'll 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.

The #1 end elevator remains out of service on the M/V Suquamish; however, the #2 end elevator is available for customer use.

There are accessible restrooms on the car deck, main passenger deck and the sun deck. The main passenger cabin is accessible via the stairway.  Updates will occur when more information is available.

Plan ahead for reduced parking at the Southworth terminal on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 12–13, while crews conduct geotechnical drilling as part of the Southworth Terminal Preservation Program. The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route and Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry service will operate as normal.

Alaskan Way #5 Elevator is Out of Service at Colman Dock due to a mechanical issue. The Alaskan Way #4 Elevator is in service and available for customer use.

We are working with vendors to get the other elevators repaired and will provide updates as conditions change.

The traffic signal and boarding pass system at the Kingston terminal is active daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 12. The boarding pass holds your vehicle's place in line. Ferry tickets are purchased separately. 

A boarding pass for vehicles is required before arriving at the terminal ticket booth

1. Follow the signal: Ferry-bound traffic will follow the traffic signal on SR 104 into a designated lane.  View map.  
2. Take a pass: Stop at the automated dispenser and take your pass. If you leave the line after taking a pass, you will need to re-enter the line and take a new pass.  
3. Wait for Green: Once the system detects space at the terminal, your light will turn green. Proceed directly to the tollbooths.  

Standard operating days and times 

A boarding pass for vehicles is required from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during these peak periods:  

• Summer Season: Daily from Mother’s Day through Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  
• Year-Round: Every Saturday and Sunday.  
• Holidays: Daily during the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.  

The purpose of this system is to help improve traffic flow through Kingston and deter ferry line cutting. We are monitoring how the system is working and will make adjustments as needed to improve operations.