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The #1 Chelan is running an estimated 31 minutes behind schedule.

The #2 Suquamish is running an estimated 21 minutes behind schedule.

The #4 Tillikum is back on 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.

We’re rolling out a new pet policy in time for the busy summer travel season. Starting today, May 20, we will begin a six-week education and transition period to help people learn the new rules before they take effect on July 1. 

Under the updated policy, pets are allowed in three areas: 

• On vehicle decks 

• In outdoor passenger areas 

• In marked areas inside cabins on the opposite end from the galley 

Pets are not allowed in the galley or on passenger seating and tables. They also cannot stay inside the cabin on the galley end of the vessel. Pet owners may pass through this restricted area but must take the most direct route and not stop. 

Learn more about the new pet policy on our Pets webpage.

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of our busy season, and we expect 350,000 riders over the holiday weekend. Please prepare for long lines and extended wait times if you are traveling starting Thursday, May 21 through Monday, May 25.  

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, the following routes will have schedule changes:  

• Anacortes/San Juan Islands, Edmonds/Kingston, Point Defiance/Tahlequah, and Port Townsend/Coupeville will have a few holiday schedule changes.   

• Seattle/Bainbridge will run a Saturday schedule. 

• Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth will run the holiday schedule.  

All other routes will operate regular schedules. Holiday sailings are marked on the schedules for each route. 

Busy travel times 

• Westbound (or onto an island) Thursday through Saturday, May 21-23 

• Eastbound (or off island) Saturday through Monday, May 23-25 

Online tools  

To help navigate the crowds, customers are encouraged to use the WSDOT mobile app or visit the WSF website before heading to the terminal. Both feature sailing schedules, live terminal conditions, rider alerts, a real-time map and vehicle reservations. 

Both vessels are 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.

If you’re boarding a ferry in a vehicle at our Seattle terminal this week, plan for possible delays getting to the tollbooths. From 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, to 7 a.m. Thursday, May 21, one of the two left-turn lanes from Alaskan Way into Colman Dock will be closed. During that time, the city of Seattle will replace a concrete panel at the intersection. All tollbooths will remain open, but traffic could back up during busy travel times.  

Extremely low tides will affect oversized vehicles with low clearance for the Point Defiance/Tahlequah and Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth routes.

Anything larger than 40 feet with less than 14 inches of clearance, may be delayed for travel during the listed times: 

• Wednesday, May 20 from 10:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. (-3.1 tide)
• Thursday, May 21 from 2:10 to 4:15 p.m. (-2 tide)

The Port Townsend/Coupeville route has returned to the peak season two-boat sailing schedule every Friday through Monday with the Salish and Kennewick. Beginning Tuesday, June 16, we’ll operate the two-boat schedule daily through Oct. 12.  

The two-boat sailing schedule is available on our website. Even with two boats on the route, vehicle reservations are recommended, and available through Sept. 19.  

We’re hosting two online community meetings on Tuesday, May 26. This is a great chance to share feedback and ask us questions. We’ll cover topics including the upcoming FIFA World Cup, an updated pet policy, new vessel construction, and our Service Contingency Plan.

Both meetings will cover the same topics, and most of the time will be dedicated to answering questions. Registration is required. To learn more and register, visit our Community Participation webpage. 

Ferry riders heading to our Bainbridge terminal on State Route 305 should plan for possible daytime delays this week. The right lane heading southbound will be closed at the Winslow Way intersection from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, May 20 and 21. All vehicles traveling to the ferry will share the left lane with local traffic.  

During the closure, WSDOT crews will move the overhead ferry lane traffic signals and signs to the north side of the intersection. The work must be done during daylight hours for safety reasons. The lane closure is scheduled outside of commuter hours to minimize travel disruptions. 

The #1 elevator on the Suquamish is unavailable. There are ADA compliant restrooms available on the car deck level. Updates will occur when more information is available.

The passenger elevator on the # 1 Puyallup is out of service. Please ask the crew for assistance if you need the freight elevator.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

Elevators 1 and 2 at Colman Dock remain out of service due to a mechanical issue. The Alaskan Way #4 Elevator and the Pier 50 elevator (along the front of the building) are both 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 Chetzemoka is running an estimated 15 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.

Starting Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 29, there will be sign installation work at the Kingston terminal during off-peak travel times. We do not expect impacts to vehicle traffic. For ferry riders using the overhead walkway, we may occasionally close a small area to complete the work.  

We will continue trialing an updated pet policy through spring 2026. Dogs on leashes are allowed in all passenger areas during this trial period, except onboard food galleys. Other pets must be in a crate or carrier. Service animals are welcome everywhere, as required by law. Livestock must stay in appropriate enclosures at all times.

We are reviewing the trial policy and will provide an update on our pet policy before summer 2026. Learn more on our Pets webpage.

In June 2025, we began a seismic retrofit project at the Kingston Ferry Terminal.  Construction will last through July 2026. Ferry service will operate as normal, except for a delay of 20-30 minutes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for the 9:40 p.m. Kingston to Edmonds departure. This delay may also affect later sailings.