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.
Through early April, customers traveling through Colman Dock will notice construction inside the main passenger waiting area. A temporary plywood wall will be installed in the center of the waiting area while a new coffee, espresso, and snack kiosk is built.
Two-way public access, including ADA access, will be maintained around the entire work area, and there will be no impact to terminal access doors or other locations within the terminal. Crews will work closely with terminal staff to keep things moving smoothly, and the temporary wall will be reduced or removed as soon as it’s safe, and the kiosk can be secured.
The elevator on the Issaquah is out of service. There is a restroom available on the car deck level. Updates will occur when more information is available.
The passenger elevator on the #2 Cathlamet is temporarily out of service. There is an accessible restroom located on the car deck. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Updates will occur as more information is available.
Construction is in progress on a Kitsap County ferry traffic lane project. Plan for possible weekday travel delays on State Route 104 near our Kingston terminal. Crews are installing a stop light system at Lindvog Road Northeast that detects when there is space for vehicles in the ferry line to proceed forward. They will also add kiosks that dispense boarding passes to help manage ferry traffic. We will keep you updated through rider alerts on when the stop light and boarding pass system will begin and how it will work.
The Washington State Transportation Commission is inviting ferry riders and the public to join the Ferry Riders’ Opinion Group, or FROG. This group gives you a chance to share your ferry experiences and provide feedback that directly helps shape our service, operations, and fares. The commission uses FROG to conduct periodic online surveys to gather input. Sign up to be included in all future surveys and help guide positive change at Washington State Ferries.
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.