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    Pierce County Ferry

    4.4 (11 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    You can see the Narrows Bridge from the ferry.
    Alden C.

    Much smaller ferries than what I'm used to riding. Apparently the ferries are managed differently too. Instead of Washington state ferries the ferries that go from Steilacoom to Anderson Island seemed to be managed by Pierce County. Despite that all of the operations for this ferry are very professional and friendly! The ride to Anderson Island is a long enough one to really enjoy the ride and the scenery as you sail. You can see a great view of McNeil Island and Ketron Island as the ferry passes to it's Anderson Island destination. At this ferry terminal you can also go to Ketron Island too however the island and population is very small (population of 17 there) and reservations are required to sail there. Anderson Island definitely has the bigger population of around 1,000 people and the island is very quiet and relaxing! If you like riding the ferries and to explore then I definitely recommend trying out these ferries. Being a resident of Anderson Island may present other elements and challenges in trying to schedule a ferry but as a pedestrian tourist it was perfect for me to spend half a day over there and enjoying the round trip on the ferries!

    Josh B.

    This is a nice ferry terminal. There are bathrooms for both sexes and a moderately large sitting area while in wait for the next ferry. The ferry from Steilacoom to Anderson seems to run every hour in the winter with delays the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month to deliver fuel to the islands. You have to walk down the hill to purchase tickets since you can't pay while staying in your car. I believe you can buy tickets in advance at the terminal as well since I think tickets are good for like 40 days or something. Check the website and don't quote me on that. I don't know how people get to McNeil where the violent sex offender center is, not that you'd want to go. http://www.steilacoom.org/ferry.htm

    Handsome G.

    Need more frequent runs. 1-2 hour wait between loading is not convenient. Second, it's a big hassle to have to park your car and walk down the hill to purchase a fare. Everything takes too long. The only redeeming part about using it is to view beautiful Washington from the Puget Sound.

    Richard H.

    Very nice area! The terminal is very nice as well. Nice chort ferry ride to Anderson Island- but just a warning, if you dont know anyone, there isnt much here to do on Anderson Island!

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