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Washington State Ferries@ferries· 19d

Check out the latest edition of the Weekly Update! Topics include accessibility, the annual tribal canoe journey, the free Seattle Waterfront Shuttle, and more! wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...

An aerial view of a vehicles waiting for a ferry with a docked ferry in the water.

A map showing the downtown Seattle area and where the waterfront shuttle goes.

Canoes on the water with a ferry in the distance on a clear day.

People standing on the outer deck of a ferry with islands in the disance on a clear day.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· 19d

Spotted from Owen Beach in Tacoma!

Someone making a handout heart around a ferry in the distance.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· 20d

Gonna be a hot one today… my favorite place to beat the heat? The sun deck! 😎🌞

View from the top deck of a ferry looking out at calm water. In the foreground, a green railing with an orange life ring.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· 22d

We're now in the heart of our busy season. On Saturday, July 18, we welcomed 98,174 riders, our highest single-day ridership since 2019. Our previous post-pandemic high was 95,361 on July 26, 2025. There's a lot of summer left so more 90K+ days are likely. Thanks for riding with us!

People standing on an outdoor ferry deck, overlooking water and mountains, under a blue sky, some taking photos and a dog nearby.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· 22d

Don’t forget: Tomorrow vehicle reservations open at 10 a.m. for our fall sailing season on the #Anacortes/#SanJuanIslands and #PortTownsend/#Coupeville routes. Grab reservations for Sept. 20 through Dec. 26, 2026. secureapps.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/rese...

Passengers sit at window booth onboard a ferry while another ferry passes by in the distance.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· 22d

#HappeningNow at our #Vashon terminal! Expect delays here and at out #Fauntleroy terminal from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today 7/20 and tomorrow 7/21 for pavement repair work.

Vashon terminal traffic camera at 10:31 a.m. July 20, 2026, showing lined-up vehicles, traffic cones, construction workers, and a visible waterfront.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· 25d

If you’re driving through our Vashon or Fauntleroy terminals early next week, expect delays as we repair pavement on the docks. Crews will be at Vashon terminal on 7/20 & Fauntleroy on 7/21. Work will start at 7a-3p. both days. Vehicles will be directed around the work areas

An aerial photo of the Vashon Island ferry terminal.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· 25d

Our Vashon Island ferries will be JAM PACKED this weekend. The community’s berry fun, annual Strawberry Festival is happening, and it brings thousands of visitors. For a sweet ride, we recommend festivalgoers walk on at Fauntleroy/Southworth/Point Defiance if they can.

A ferry with photoshopped strawberries in the background.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· 26d

An update on the Wenatchee a year later, WSF interns, partnership with the Coast Guard, fall vehicle reservations, and more in the latest Weekly Update: wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...

A group of young people standing near the end of a ferry, smiling for the camera.

A red fire truck driving off a ferry on a clear day.

A drone shot of the smokestack on a ferry with a graphic that reads "Hybrid Electric".

Two men, one in a white military uniform and one in a blue suit smile pose next to each other smiling for the camera.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· 26d

Last weekend on the San Juan Islands route. 🎷🎶⛴️

Washington State Ferries@ferries· 28d

Baby ospreys are back at the Clinton terminal!

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jul 9

A World Cup recap, Fourth of July ridership, roadwork near Vashon terminal, and more in the latest Weekly Update: wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...

Vashon terminal with an area of the road circled in red.

Large numbers of people standing outside the Seattle terminal on a clear day.

A USCG boat sailing next to a ferry with the Seattle skyline in the background.

The outer deck of a ferry with people on it in front of the Seattle skyline on a clear day.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jul 9

Morning y’all 🤩🐋🌅 Shoutout to Matt Talley, OS, for this great capture from the Seattle-Bainbridge route, 7/7/26.

A whale breaching in front of an orange sunrise.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jul 7

Over the busy July 4 weekend, we carried nearly 390k people from 7/2-7/6! Moving that many people safely & reliably during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year takes a true team effort. We couldn’t have done it without the hard work of our colleagues across our system.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jul 2

A wrap of our 75th anniversary celebration month, Fourth of July weekend ferry travel tips, Suquamish Tribe dedicates plaza at Colman Dock and @wsdot.wa.gov at the Seattle Pride Parade in this week's Weekly Update: wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...

A group of people of varying ages dancing on a ferry's sun deck, some waving colorful ribbons. The scene is lively and set against an overcast sky.

A crowded Fauntleroy terminal with a mix of pedestrians and cyclists walking on a pathway, surrounded by blue metal structures and a calm waterway, with residential buildings in the background.

A group of 20 people posing outdoors, wearing colorful shawls and smiling, in front of a grid-like structure and greenery.

A group of people in bright yellow safety vests, holding a banner for the Washington State Department of Transportation at a parade.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jul 2

Morning! Our July Fourth holiday weekend travel rush begins today. Busiest sailings will likely be westbound (or onto an island) now through Saturday 7/4, then eastbound (or off island) Sunday 7/5 & Monday 7/6. All routes will operate on their normal Saturday schedules on 7/4.

Interior of a vehicle ferry showing a dark gray car, a black SUV with a spare tire, a white van, and a large RV named "Bigfoot" with stickers, all parked on a wet floor.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 30

This weekend is always one of our busiest of the year, with up to 400,000 riders Thursday through Monday. Be prepared to wait if you drive on. When possible, walk or bike on board to avoid lines! Get @wsdot.wa.gov app for real-time maps, alerts & tickets. wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2...

A busy ferry terminal with people and bicycles on a concrete dock, set against a backdrop of water and houses under sunny skies.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 30

Join us on #Chimacum for 250p trip from #Seattle & 415p trip from #Bremerton for the last of our 4 on-board dance parties w/ @c895radio! To celebrate the end of a great anniversary month, share your favorite ferry photo today & tag @wsferries for a chance to win 75th swag!

A group of children and a woman dance on a ferry's deck near a sound system.

People dance while waving flags on a ferry deck.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 29

Some reminders 🫶

A graphic with a blue water background, featuring four ferries and text from a social media manager with reminders for ferry users.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 29

Due to construction, late-night sailings on #Mukilteo/#Clinton route are cancelled today, 6/29. Last sailings at 10 pm (leaving Muk) & 10:30 pm (leaving Clin). This work is needed for the vehicle transfer span, the bridge connecting the terminal to the ferry to load & unload.

Aerial view of a coastal area with a dock extending into calm water, surrounded by residential houses and trees.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 26

Good morning! Happy June-uary to those who love gray skies 😀

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 25

How things are going halfway through the big soccer matches, tips for recreational crabbing near our terminals, sharing our Vashon dock with the community, and one last 75th anniversary dance party. Details in our latest Weekly Update: wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...

Outdoor ferry decks full of people enjoying a sunny day. Blue sky and another ferry in the background.

Close-up of ferry's rudder underwater, showing a rope coiled around metal parts with bolts.

Vashon terminal passenger-only dock extends into calm, gray-blue water under an overcast sky.

A person in sunglasses joyfully waves a small flag, standing on a sunny outdoor deck of a ferry with others in a casual, festive atmosphere.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 18

Read about the new Sunflower Program, marine naturalists on our vessels, dance parties, Suquamish tribe event at Colman, and more in the Weekly Update! wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 15

Have you scored a ferry tray yet? I want to see what you’ve done with it! Here’s mine 😎

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 11

Read the latest Weekly Update for information on line-cutting, summer sailing schedule, public wifi, our 75th anniversary, and more: wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 9

Met the cutest rider last week 🤩

A small dog in a backpack wearing a captains hat.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 5

Join us today from 3-6 on board the Tacoma on our Seattle Bainbridge route for a dance party with c89.5!

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 4

Check out the latest Weekly Update and learn all about our 75th anniversary celebrations, the new boarding process at Kingston terminal, Seattle schedule updates, and engine room training scholarships! wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...

A pride flag flying below a US flag on a ferry.

Five people standing around a ferry engine.

At night, the Great Wheel lit up green with a ferry.

A map displaying the Kingston area, marking the ferry holding lane, the boarding pass kiosk, and the ferry toll booths.

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 1

Come hang out with us and @theorcacard.bsky.social until 5!

Washington State Ferries@ferries· Jun 1

Feeling on top of the world today 🤩 Happy 75th Anniversary to usssss