Check ferry schedules and make reservations well before your trip, especially if youre planning to visit the san juan islands where ferries are less frequent. Alaska ferry, reservervations, specials, and reservation services on all alaska state ferries from bellingham washington to anchorage alaska. The state of alaska marine highway ferry system offers yearround ferry service from bellingham, wa to the inside passage communities and haines, ak, about 800 miles south east of anchorage and fairbanks, ak. The system even connects to victoria, british columbia.
Welcome to viking travel, inc service for the alaska marine highway. Direct service from bellingham, wa to whittier, two hours south of. The mv kennicott has capacity for 748 passengers, 320 cabins, and space for 100 automobiles. Hours are shortened on christmas eve and new years eve. Taking the ferry is part of the fun on a trip to washington state. The 23 vessels in the washington state ferry system come in a variety of sizes. To the pierce county ferry customer self service portal. Passengers departing ketron island must make a reservation a minimum of 60 minutes in advance by calling 253 5881950. Ferry schedule vehicles, drivers, and passengers must be in position with tickets 20 minutes prior to departure times or they may not be allowed aboard the ferry. In addition to our standard and large print paper schedules available at any wsf terminal or wsf vessel, we offer a variety of alternative electronic formats to meet your needs. Avoid rush hour and summer weekend ferries when possible. The agency maintains the largest fleet of ferries in. Washington state ferries may add reservations system originally published december 18, 2009 at 9. It is the largest fleet of passenger and automobile.
Washington state ferries botch launch of online reservation. The pierce county ferry serves anderson and ketron islands from the town of steilacoom. In addition, event pricing for some special events will include a 10% fare increase four days. Tall reservation space for large, nonstandard vehicles is released all at once in the 1st tier. Subscribe now and be among the first to know about our promotions, contests and travel packages. The largest ferries are over 400 feet long and can accommodate up to 200 cars and 2,500 passengers. The smallest ferry in the fleet, the hiyu, is 160 feet long and can handle up to 34 cars and 200 passengers. Apr 14, 2015 washington state ferries botch launch of online reservation system for summer sailings by john cook on april 14, 2015 at 9. Reservations are available on some, but not all, ferry routes. If you are still having difficulties creating or managing a reservation, please contact wsf customer service at 18888087977 in state or 2064646400 7. The ferry also departs from bellingham, wa to the port of whittier, two hours south of anchorage.
The system will prompt you to make a roundtrip reservation. Hat express is primarily used by property owners and invited guests but is also available for charter to the general public. Washington state ferries vehicle reservations system. Sailing to and from bellingham alaska ferry reservations. As they say, no reservations are accepted at this time. Afr alaska ferry reservations alaska tour adventures and.
Traveling by ferry is a state of mind as much as a means of transportation to some of the puget sounds most historic and scenic sites. Reservations black ball ferry line daily departures to. Making reservations washington state parks and recreation. Vehicle and passenger fares alaska marine highway system. There are several private ferry companies that also service the puget sound area. Reservations vehicle reservations are recommended for international travel. Monthly passenger passes are available for the calendar month the first day of the month to the last, are good for 31 round trips, and the discount 20% or higher is based on how often you ride, not age. Seattle to anchorage is a 2,400 mile drive or a 5day ferrycruise on the alaska marine highway. Save a spot vehicle reservations can help make your next ferry trip a smooth sailing. Call the reservation center at 888campout 8882267688 or the washington telecommunications relay service at 711 or 8008336384.
It is responsible for carrying thousands of passengers daily. Washington state ferries is extending the winter sailing schedule through june 20 because of a continued decline in ridership due to covid19. To proceed, complete your outbound reservation including payment. Traveling on this company you can ride in several types of ferry. Ferries extend schedule seattle, wa as part of the states response to covid19, state ferries will continue operating their winter sailing schedules at least until june 20. On the anacortessan juan islands routes, reservation space is released according to the following schedule. Reservations washington state parks and recreation commission. Washington state ferries wsf is a government agency that operates automobile and passenger ferry service in the u. Townsend ferry and other washington state ferries, routes and schedules to help you travel to and from port townsend to your next destination. In addition to our standard and large print paper schedules available at any wsf terminal or. The state of alaska marine highway ferry system offers yearround ferry service from bellingham, wa to the port of haines, a twelve hour drive from anchorage, alaskas largest city.
The public can learn more about the systems ridership, reliability and ontime performance by visiting our performance indicators dashboard webpage. All ferry travel between the san juan islands and anacortes, washington is provided by washington state ferries, and space on the ferries is filled as cars. Simply click the make a reservation button on the right. Select a departure terminal prior to selecting your arrival terminal. Washington state ferries vehicle reservations system wsf vrs. Reservations are taken for international travel to and from sidney, b. Convenient and predictable travel on washingtons marine highways. Youll need to make 2 reservations one coming to the islands westbound and one leaving the islands eastbound if youre visiting orcas or friday harborsan juan island. General schedule information will give you an understanding of our schedule, safety procedures and tips.
At trainus, you can find washington, wa next ferry schedules, routes, and fares. Sep 04, 2019 alaska ferry, reservervations, specials, and reservation services on all alaska state ferries from bellingham washington to anchorage alaska. Reservations are recommended for travel between anacortes and san juan islands. Washington state ferries book ferry travel on washington. Home bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. Make a reservation make a new oneway or roundtrip guest vehicle reservation. The washington state ferry system services the islands of washington as well as connecting the mainland with the peninsula and other points. Individual cabin reservations at cama beach and camano island are now reservable online or by calling 888 2267688.
There is no reservation fee for international travel. The company is an important transport agency in the state of washington, wa. Washington state ferries botch launch of online reservation system for summer sailings by john cook on april 14, 2015 at 9. Make a reservation online as an account holder or a guest. We also recommend that, if possible, you click the print confirmation button below and print your confirmation now. A walkthru food court, cocktail lounge, movie theatre, and heated solarium for camping on the top of the ship. Convenient ferry system for island travel tripadvisor. Please visit vehicle reservations to reserve your spot. Manage reservations change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for guests. Reservations washington state parks and recreation. This survey was conducted in july of 2018 and asked ferry riders for their input on wsfs reservation system. Therefore, customers should continue following the winter schedule through at least june 20. Our fares are based on the routes geographical location, the length, width, and height of your vehicle, as well as the length of time you will be traveling on board our ferry. Lopez island and shaw island only have westbound reservations.
For each terminal the following information is available. Alaskan ferry and cruise vacation packages include the alaska inside passage, glacier bay, the white pass yukon route and alaska railroad. You can even provide us with additional information to make the process as smooth as possible. Our system will send you an email confirmation shortly. All fares are roundtrip and are collected at the steilacoom terminal. This will ensure that you at least have a hardcopy document in the event the delivery of your confirmation email gets filtered out or otherwise blocked by your internet. Reservations are recommended for trips between port townsendcoupeville and anacortessan juan islands. New pricing features were included with the 2019 2020 winter schedule as outlined in the september 5th, 2019 press release.
Our passenger ferry, hat express, is a private walkon ferry that travels between the port of everett marina and the hat island marina. Anacortes ferry travel what to know vehicle reservations. Whether you are planning an extensive adventure, or taking a short day trip, we can make all your ferry reservations for you. Uptodate schedules, online reservations, fares, trip ideas and community information. May 24, 2018 and returning on or after that date, in the same transaction. Select round trip or one way, enter travel dates, then select departure and arrival terminals. Anacortes ferry travel tips what to know to plan your trip. As part of that effort, they have implemented a new reservation system. It runs ten routes serving 20 terminals located around puget sound and in the san juan islands, designated as part of the state highway system. Go to the washington state ferry website for more information. Agents are available to make reservations between 7 a.
Use our online form to make your ferry reservations at viking travel alaska ferry. We are unable to take reservations for interisland travel, or travel from lopez or shaw islands to anacortes. Access to these cities via haines require a drive through canada. The alaska state ferry, part of the alaska marine highway system ahms, is the perfect way to get to ketchikan as well as exploring other amazing cities on the alaskan coast. Unfortunately, the washington state ferry system does not provide reservations for sailings between san juan island and anacortes. Are you looking to arrive closer or not wanting to drive through canada. Fort worden conference center and vacation houses make reservations online or by calling 360 3444400. Washington state ferries, owned and operated by the washington state department of transportation wsdot, serves communities on puget sound and in the san juan islands.
Ferries reservation system washington state ferries vehicle. Townsend ferry and other washington state ferries, routes and schedules to help you. Vehicle reservations are now available for the winter 2020 jan. Reservations are currently available for winter 2020 sailing schedule.
Terminal information view terminal specific information. Dynamic pricing was implemented whereas with the decrease of availability, published fares will increase. Most jobs provide full benefits, training and a flexible work schedule. Group facilities in parks not on the central reservation system call the park directly to reserve. In general the ferry reservation system has been a game changer for us and im so glad we have it. Riders can avoid the busiest times and skip long lines with a tool that highlights the best times to catch a ferry. Washington state ferries may add reservations system the. Washington state ferries wsf offers oncall and permanent employment in the fleet and at our headquarters in seattle, washington. Employment washington state department of transportation. Make a reservation online as an account holder or a. The system will not allow you to make a reservation for more than two sailings per day. Make a reservation bremerton fast ferry only lastminute bookingcancellation of reservations may 17, 2019 fast ferry system map. Fares are also calculated based on the age or disability of each passenger and are collected either for round trip travel or oneway travel, depending on the departure terminal. Wsf added colorcoded sailing schedules to its website that pinpoint the least and most congested sailing times for driveon passengers.
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