Ferries
Governor Ferguson Commits to Addressing WSF Engine Room Crew Workforce Crisis
The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA) represents 417 licensed and unlicensed engineers who operate, repair, and maintain the fleet of vessels at Washington State Ferries (WSF). A growing workforce crisis boiled over this week when crew call-outs resulted…
Ferries: I’ll Keep Fighting for Improvements By Jennifer Swanson, Candidate for County Council District 3
Of Washington’s 39 counties, San Juan County is the only one made up entirely of islands, reachable only by boat or plane. Most residents rely on Washington State Ferries (WSF), and for the past eight years I have served on our county’s Ferry Advisory…
Join the Ferry Riders Opinion Group
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,…
WSF: Regular ferry service for San Juan Islands Tuesday, Oct. 6
Most routes are operating regular service Tuesday, Oct. 6. Current service status is as follows: Anacortes/San Juan Islands, including interisland: Regular service. Port Townsend/Coupeville: Regular service. Mukilteo/Clinton: Regular service. Edmonds/Kingston: Regular…
Statement from Gov. Ferguson about ferry cancellations
Governor Ferguson October 5 statement: As a regular rider on our state ferries, I know how important our ferry service is to Washingtonians. Restoring our ferry service has been one of my top priorities since taking office, and we’ve made significant progress on that…
October 5: Samish will make all-stops sailings | Links to revised schedule
For Monday, October 5, Vessel #1 Chelan and #2 Yakima will be out of service due to the lack of crew. The #3 Samish will sail all-stops from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, Orcas, and Friday. The interisland #4 Tillikum will assist with Anacortes-Friday Harbor traffic….
WSF: 13 of 18 ferries out of service October 5
WSF BULLETIN: This morning, 23 engine room employees called in sick. Every employee qualified to fill those positions has declined to fill them and keep the ferries running. All of the employees calling in sick, and declining to fill those vacancies, are represented…
October 5: Update – Samish will make all-stops sailings – Links to schedule
For Monday, October 5, Vessel #1 Chelan and #2 Yakima will be out of service due to the lack of crew. The #3 Samish will sail all-stops from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, Orcas, and Friday. The interisland #4 Tillikum will assist with Anacortes-Friday Harbor traffic….
October 5: Lack of crew leads to disruption of ferry service system-wide
WSF BULLETIN: ALL ROUTES Service disruptions on all routes are likely Sunday, October 4, 2026 due to the lack of qualified crew. Customers are requested to only make essential travel. More information is posted at https://wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/bulletin.aspx as…
Fall ferry schedule starts Sunday, September 20
Washington State Ferries fall sailing schedule starts Sunday, Sept. 20 and lasts through Dec. 26. San Juan/Anacortes regular fall schedule Port Townsend/Coupeville : The route will continue two-boat service until Oct. 5, when it returns to one-boat service until…
Senator Murray Secures Nearly $30 Million for Ferries in WA; Murray Made WA Ferries Eligible for Rural Ferry Grants for First Time Ever
Murray authored and passed new language into law to make Washington state eligible for rural ferry grants for the first time ever Murray leads efforts to fund federal support for urban and rural ferry funding streams Murray has supported both the Passenger Ferry Grant…
Crew of Tillikum rescue people from sinking rowboat off of Orcas Island
WSF FACEBOOK POST: Sometimes, things happen on the water. Conditions change quickly and what was a peaceful outing can turn into something much scarier. At around 9:45 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2026 , the Tilikum answered a call from the Coast Guard about a small craft…
Reservations available for WSF Fall sailing season
Vehicle reservations for the fall 2026 sailing season (Sept. 20 through Dec. 26, 2026) available starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21. For the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route, the two-week and two-day reservation releases will remain at 7 a.m. The fall 2026…
WSF Summer ferry schedule started Sunday, June 14
Washington State Ferries summer sailing schedule starts Sunday, June 14, and runs through September 19, 2026. Anacortes/San Juan Islands: We’ve made schedule adjustments to improve on-time performance. Fauntleroy/Vashon//Southworth The #3 vessel will operate a…
Washington State Ferries rolling out new pet policy
Pets are welcome when traveling on Washington State Ferries, but there are a few rules to help keep everyone safe and comfortable. By law, service animals are allowed in all areas. Livestock must remain in proper enclosures. WSF is rolling out a new pet policy in…