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[Last Updated: Friday, May 16, 2025 07:01 PM]

Ana/SJs - #1 Vessel is 25 minutes behind schedule

The #1 Issaquah is running an estimated 25 minutes behind schedule. 

The #4 inter-island Sealth is back on schedule.

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: Friday, May 16, 2025 03:59 PM]

PT/Coup - Reservation/Standby Status for 5/16

For Friday, May 16, vehicle reservations are full from  Port Townsend until 10:00 p.m. and full until 10:40 p.m. departing Coupeville. Standby is full until 5:15 p.m. from Port Townsend and full until 9:10 p.m. for Coupeville.

General standby space is very limited and will be loaded on a first come, first serve basis. 

Alternate routes are using either Edmonds/Kingston and/or Mukilteo/Clinton.

Mukilteo / Clinton Schedule 

Edmonds / Kingston Schedule 


[Last Updated: Friday, May 16, 2025 04:17 PM]

All Routes - Adding Service This Summer to Multiple Routes

This summer, we’ll have 18 vessels in service, allowing us to return to almost full domestic service – three years earlier than originally planned. We will bring back the following service:

  • The Seattle/Bremerton route will return to its two-boat schedule starting Sunday, June 15. 
  • The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth “Triangle” route will resume its pre-pandemic three-boat schedule beginning Monday, June 30. 
  • A second vessel will operate on the Port Townsend/Coupeville run every Friday through Monday from July 4 through the end of the route’s shoulder season on Oct. 13. 

We’re also starting a NEW summer sailing schedule on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route on Sunday, June 15.  

The reality of adding service: We’ll need to crew three more daily boats for this added service. While we've done a lot of hiring and career development in recent years, we will have fewer available relief crew members. This could mean more cancellations due to a shortage of crew.  

Learn more about summer 2025 service, including our plans for potential service disruptions. 


[Last Updated: Thursday, May 15, 2025 06:27 AM]

Sea - North stairwell at Colman Dock Out of Service This Week for Construction

At Colman Dock in Seattle, the north stairwell that exits to the Alaskan Way sidewalk is closed this week due to construction. Two other stairwells are located at the south and east sides of the entry building, in addition to the elevators, for walk-on passengers accessing the terminal. This work is part of the final elements of the new terminal project.


[Last Updated: Thursday, May 15, 2025 06:38 AM]

New Summer Schedule for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands Route

We’ll begin a new summer schedule for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route on June 15, following a collaborative schedule update process with the community. This is the third new schedule for the route after successfully implementing new winter and spring sailing schedules earlier this year. 


[Last Updated: Thursday, May 15, 2025 06:27 AM]

Ed/King, Ana/SJs - Boat moves this week for maintenance and inspections

We’ll be moving boats over the next few days to complete maintenance and inspections.  

Wednesday, May 14  

  • Edmonds/Kingston: After successful maintenance, the 124-vehicle Chelan will go back into service and replace the 188-vehicle Spokane for about two days. The Spokane will be out of service for its annual inspection.   

 Friday, May 16 

  • Edmonds/Kingston: Once inspection is complete, the Spokane will return to the route, replacing the Chelan 
  • Anacortes/San Juan Islands: The 124-vehicle Chelan will replace the 90-vehicle Sealth as the #4 interisland vessel. The Sealth will go out of service for maintenance until mid-June.  

Please note this plan may change due to crew availability or the time required to complete maintenance and inspections. For real-time vessel locations and updates, please view Vessel Watch, available on our website and in the WSDOT mobile app.


[Last Updated: Thursday, May 15, 2025 04:43 AM]

Muk/Clin - Low Tides For Sunday May 25 Through Friday May 30

There will be low tides for the Mukilteo/Clinton route for the week of May 25 through May 30th.

During the following listed times, oversize vehicles with under 12 inches of clearance will not be allowed to travel:

  • Sunday, May 25                 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.          -2.2
  • Monday, May 26                 9:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.          -3.4
  • Tuesday, May 27                 9:35 a.m.-1:35 p.m.          -4.0
  • Wednesday, May 28                 10:20 a.m.-2:20 p.m.       -4.1
  • Thursday, May 29                 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.       -3.6
  • Friday, May 30                 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.       -2.8

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: Thursday, May 15, 2025 06:21 AM]

Faunt/Va/SW - Southworth U-Park parking lot changes

As of Monday, May 12, parking rates increased at the Southworth U-Park lot. The previous $5 flat fee is now $7 for up to 12 hours and $10 for up to 24 hours. This is the first parking rate adjustment at our Southworth terminal in more than 5 years. 

U-Park also introduced a new pay-by-plate system, making it easier to extend your parking time using the Scan to Pay mobile option, available through QR code signage at the lot.  


[Last Updated: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 01:47 PM]

Edm/King - ADA Alert - #2 Elevator on M/V Suquamish Unavailable

The #2 elevator on the MV Suquamish is temporarily unavailable. The crew can direct passengers to the #1 elevator. Updates will occur when more information is available.


[Last Updated: Saturday, May 03, 2025 12:05 PM]

Muk/Clin - ADA Alert: Tokitae #1 Elevator is Unavailable

The #1 end elevator on the M/V Tokitae is out of service. The #2 end elevator is available for access to the upper decks. Updates will occur as more information becomes available. 


[Last Updated: Thursday, May 15, 2025 03:18 PM]

Next week - Systemwide Community Meetings May 21 & 22

As we expand service for the busy summer season, we will host two virtual community meetings next week on Wednesday, May 21 at noon and Thursday, May 22 at 6 p.m. At the meetings, we’ll provide updates and answer questions on the latest at Washington State Ferries.  

Both meetings will cover the same topics. Registration is required. To learn more and register, visit: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries/about-us/community-participation