This ferry terminal is really lacking in the public services area for keeping the restrooms clean and stocked, which is why it's getting a 3. Besides that, the ferry runs well. There are ferries from this terminal that go out to Bremerton and Bainbridge Island. Check the line and how many spots are available on the WSDOT app. Prices are different between winter and summer, higher in the summer. There's a major construction project starting on 1/7/18. This will change the ferry times for both destinations. The project won't be complete until 2023. read more

We had been to Seattle a few times and was looking to do something different. We headed to Bainbridge Island for the afternoon. I had never been on such a large ferry before and it was quite entertaining. - If you're like me and bought a ticket on your phone, note that you need to take your phone to the ticketing window. They will scan the barcodes on your phone and then print out tickets that you need to board. The guy at the window was very experienced and got this done in less than a minute. It also helped that the ferry left a few minutes after the schedule. - You only need to buy an outbound ticket, inbound is free. read more

A ferry ride with gorgeous views of the Seattle waterfront?? Yes, all this can be yours while cruising on the Pugot Sound rain or shine. On our stroll to Pier 52, we caught the ferry which can accommodate passengers, bikes and vehicles specifically to Bainbridge Island. The hourly schedule was very easy to navigate from their website. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ We didn't wait more than 15 minutes until our ferry arrived and we enjoyed the 35 minute commute over the calm waters. If you know me well, I'm deathly afraid of being seasick and there was zero rockiness on this stable ferry which had seating inside and outdoor. I took advantage of the inside bench and noticed they had a snack shop and more importantly, electrical outlets. Once we reached Bainbridge, the short 5-10 minute walk to the heart of the city where you can explore the boutiques, eateries, wine tasting and museum filled our afternoon on this island. The cost is $8 per passenger while departing Seattle and no cost from Bainbridge back to Seattle. We saw many commuters and tourists by the end of the day. If you have a clear day in Seattle, take advantage of the ferry and look at the back drop of one the best cities in the US. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Look for the electrical outlets on the bench - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As a landlocked person, I also enjoy a ferry experience! This one was reasonable priced, efficient, had great views, and I particularly their wine and beer selection at a reasonable price! I also am a fan of the popcorn. The ferry ride to Bainbridge Island was about 20 minutes and was easy to get on with the car (though can fill up quick during peak times, so plan ahead and check the app for availability). read more

Road construction at the Seattle side. Follow the signs. I've recently traveled on the Southworth, Coupeville Edmonds, and Anacortes ferry system. Seattle is by far one of the busier ferries . Ride from Seattle to Bremerton is close to an hour. Plenty of seating, a cafeteria available as well. read more

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My friends and I took a $40 ferry ride to Bainbridge Island to eat $15 worth of ice cream. YOLO I rode the ferry during sunset time and it was gorgeous. I fell in love with Seattle from watching Grey's Anatomy and I love it even more when I was there. Very relaxing and peaceful ride yet, very cold and windy. - Take pier 52 if you want to go to Bainbridge Island. - $14/adult passenger round trip with car *** (my friend works at a University so I think we got a discount) - Lots of photo opportunity - clean restrooms on board Update - Round trip adult passenger is $8.00 - Adult car driver is $13.55 and that's a one way fare. read more

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After riding the ferry for the past 6 months as a walk on, it has grown on me as my favorite transportation. They still have kinks in the system (see below), but as a walk on I don't worry about any delays or issues with the ferry. It's normally on time and gets you there on time. It can be rocky during storms and the fog can be scary because you can't see a foot in front of you. However, the views are beautiful. There's coffee and snacks on the ferry. The bathrooms have outlets if you need to curl your hair in the morning. There is also kiosk with brochures about Washington if you are a visitor or want to explore the area. The ferry can be cold so bring a jacket. It is very busy during mornings and evenings with commuters during the week. I have heard that some cars don't make the ferry during rush hour because the ferry does fill up fast. PREVIOUS REVIEW (Still True): This location does not have Orca reload options- but Kitsap does. The ferry is a great way transportation option, but they make different rules for different locations. This is very disappointing that one ferry terminal would have different services. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Bainbridge Ferry - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Just really fun to ride in general! If you are going just for fun for a short period of time like 1-4 hrs to just shop, you probably don't want to take a car unless you have to! It'll take a while if just sitting there for a long time. Also just be at the terminal by the time of your wanted ferry! You don't have to get there like 30 mins early if you don't want to. read more

It couldn't be any easier to get on the ferry. The only downfall is the construction on the street before you turn in. But it's extremely quick, you pay for your ticket, follow the signs to where your destination is & you wait to board the ferry. The ferry itself is great! Cleaner than what I had expected (especially for the bathrooms) & plenty of space to get a good view of Seattle. We went on a Sunday so it was pretty jam packed, but it didn't feel crowded when we were moving around. Price seems a little high to ride, on the way over they charged me for my car & my passenger (which was my 6 year old) & it ended up costing me over $20 one way, but it was worth it. What a gorgeous day & a fun time in Bainbridge (until we had to wait to get back on the ferry to come home...). Entrance/exit is so close to I-5 & downtown Seattle, there's so much you can do in the area too. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - The amazing view you get before you head out to Bainbridge Island! - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This week was the first time I've been on the ferries in about 20 years - I forgot how amazing the view is! This terminal isn't too pretty due to the seawall construction, but it's still quite functional. The two ferries to Bainbridge and back were both well kept and clean. A quick walk around the cafeterias revealed a multitude of choices, alcohol included. Vending machines are also available. Walk on to Bainbridge is only $8.10 round trip - a great price for some delightful scenery! Plenty to do on the other side within walking distance. read more

I was working in Seattle and needing to get back to the Gig Harbor area. With the freeways looking even more gridlocked due to an accident, I decided to try out the ferry. It had been decades since I had been to this ferry terminal. So my review is simply from a car point of view. The signs were very well placed on how to get there. I later learned they really needed to be placed well due to all the construction on the Alaskan Way Viaduct and having to reroute the routes to the actual loading bay. So it was easily found after driving down Alaskan Way and making a quick left turn. Paying for the ferry was easy enough and queuing up in the loading bay was simple and easy to follow. Nice enough attendants to point you in the right direction. Looking forward to seeing how the whole thing changes after the reconstruction that's happening not only on the Viaduct but also the ferry terminal. read more

Need a quick getaway from Seattle? The Washington State Ferries definitely allows that! For $6.50, you can walk on, enjoy a 30 min scenic ferry ride to Bainbridge Island and their downtown is minutes away from the ferry terminal. Or for the same price, you can take a one hour ferry ride to Bremerton. Its great for those days I need a quick change of scenery but I'm not in the mood to pony up the money to rent a zipcar. On rare occasions, there are opportunities for orca sightings which is cool. BTW, avoid buying food inside the boat. Its overpriced and tastes horrible! You're better off either buying Subway inside the terminal or bringing outside food. read more

We decided to go for a day trip to Bainbridge Island & there was plenty of parking in the main lot to wait for our other passengers. No need to purchase in advance, great traffic flow & ample parking on the ferry. It was easy to park & wait in the assigned areas directed by attendants. read more

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I took this ferry from Seattle to Bremerton and was pleasantly surprised and enjoyable trip no stress with driving and an hour later and I was in Bremerton then I took it back and it was the same beautiful trip I recommend it highly read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This has happened so many times now I felt the need to right something... the staff here is so awful at directing traffic both getting on and off and directing you to the correct lane after ticket bo, they really need to get their acts together. Update 3/31/20 if I could give the ferry service any worse rating I would... they are constantly changing the times the ferries leave and that's no big deal if they left when they said they would! I've been late 2 days in a row now, today it was suppose to leave at 5:35 so I got here at 5:28 and it left at 5:20! If it was suppose to leave at 5:20 don't post 5:20... Update 6/24/20 it's just getting worse and worse, I got a notification that my truck was idling at the terminal for "45 minutes" and my "exhaust is too loud" neither the decibel level or length of time of my truck idling is accurate, I waste my money with your service because I have to and if I could I would never use any ferry service again. read more

The people here are all so so sweet! I got into an accident and needed to go to the ER. A man helped me downstairs to wait for an Uber and told my friend and I that they let someone know to let us back into the ferry terminal when we got back from the ER to wait for the next ferry. When we got back, an older man waited outside with us and got someone to come down to open up the elevators as I couldn't walk great. He waited down there with us until the next man came. This next man was also amazing. He got my friend and I waters throughout the night, and checked on us often. Other staff also checked on us and made sure we were doing okay. I ended up throwing up on the floor of the ferry terminal and the man was so helpful and didn't make me feel bad once. It was a hell night but the people here made it much better. read more

This is probably one of the steadiest ferries I have ever been on. In fact, I don't think I had a moment where I felt nauseous from the movement. And, so, I thoroughly enjoyed taking pictures of the skyline as I was trucked from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. Bottom line: There are really no negatives, so if you wanna get to Bainbridge Island (or elsewhere the ferries go), hop on! $8 takes you there in the summer. read more

This is where you catch the ferries to Bremerton and Bainbridge Island. It is located on Pier 52 Colman Dock at the intersection of Yesler Way and Alaskan Viaduct (Alaskan Way). It has a nice but small food court which has a Subway, McDonald's, and independent coffee shop. You can also purchase your ferry tickets at the counter across from the Subway. It is reasonably clean and the patrons are normally friendly (for Seattle). Security keeps the place free of misfits normally. I would rate it higher if the food court had better selection of local chains or businesses with higher quality food. The ferries are in decent shape though the food is over-riced and of poor quality in terms of ingredients and selection. The seats are pretty comfortable and almost any seat has an excellent view of your trip. The ferry is good for getting nice wide angle shots of Seattle as it's returning from either Bremerton or Bainbridge Island. It takes about an hour to get to Bremerton from Seattle where you can visit the Kitsap Puget Sound Navy Museum and a cute but small harbor shopping experience. Don't forget to visit the Harborside Park next to the museum. The cost I guess is reasonable though it seems to go up at least once a year. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was my first ferry experience ever. It was odd. Everything was as I imagined it, like in the movies lol It was cold and the scenery distracted me from getting super nauseous. The ferry was right on schedule. The crew was very organized and kept everything running smoothly from the start to finish. The restrooms and viewing decks were clean. They had hand sanitizer dispensers which made me happy. All in all it was a good experience. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - :) always handy - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really love taking the ferry to Bainbridge. It is much faster than driving and you get some of the very best views of Seattle from the ferry terminal. Pricing is always better to walk on, since you only have to pay leaving Seattle, not coming back. Street parking around Pike Place is $2.50 an hour and then it's a short walk along the waterfront to get to the ferry terminal. My last car (Mercedes SUV) never liked the ferry ride and the alarm would go off every time I left it to go upstairs. Not sure why. I would have given it a 5-star rating however there is a $5 minimum at the restaurant on board and most items are in the $3.50-4.50 range, meaning you will have to spend closer to $10. I find this annoying. read more

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This terminal is a mess due to re engineering and the Viaduct removal project. There are still some amenities inside. But, it reminds me a bit of late nights in the old Greyhound bus stations. Stark and almost scary. read more

Take the bus here and you've got an easy ride around the sound to whichever island you want. Bainbridge Island is the closest spot at only 35 minute ferry ride. The other islands are there but will of course take longer. At $8 for a trip, its definitely worth it. While you're on the ferry, go grab a cup of Ivar's while you're at it! Easy to get on and find a seat or even go outside to catch the Seattle skyline on the way back to port! read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Seattle skyline looks great at all hours of the day and night! - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First off, bathrooms here can be a little rough and they're not always entirely stocked with toilet paper in the stalls (which also have SCARY LOW DOORS, like you literally make the most awkward eye contact with a stranger while they're urinating. Twice if you're as awkward as I am). The staff here are at least approachable and the system they have for purchasing tickets is fairly simple. The whole experience was (from a first-timer's perspective) pretty smooth and easy to follow when returning. Sam Approved read more

If you want to forgo the expense of a commercial Seattle Cruise but still want a water experience, then the Washington State Ferries is a great alternative. I bought a round trip ticket to Bainbridge Island for $7.10 (walk on passenger - no car). I was able to snag a seat on the upper deck and take pictures of the Seattle coast line from water perspective. The round trip ferry ride was ~ 70 minutes long. We had to disembark in Bainbridge and then re-board. I didn't take time to explore the town but that is also an option and catching a later ferry back. The ferry itself has all the comforts you could need for a short ride; bathrooms, snack bar with hot and cold food, plenty of seats inside and out. To check out the ferry schedules or buy walk up tickets, you can go directly to Pier 52 and follow the signs. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Great view from the upper deck of ferry. - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time taking the ferry on a trip to Seattle. Wanted to ride solely for the scenery. We drove on and the cost was $24 for the vehicle & 2 people. We had a choice of going to Bremerton (1 hour) or Bainbridge Island (30 min). We decided on Bainbridge.. Ferries run from 5:30 in the morning until late, but check schedules due to construction. After we parked, we went upstairs to the passenger deck. It has huge windows for enjoying the spectacular scenery. Oh, and it's climate controlled! There is a small cafe and lots of vending machines. The ferry was clean and the bathrooms weren't bad at all...definitely cleaner than on an airplane or sporting event. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Prior to boarding... - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was one of my most favorite things I did when I visited Seattle. No need to make reservations, we showed up 30min before the next ferry was scheduled to leave with no problem to get tickets. All the other ferries charge $25+ each person, this was $8 each. Very affordable, it takes you to Bainbridge and back, no need to get off the ferry which was nice. I recommend this if you are being a tourist for the day. Good experience. $8 each So much space to sit outdoor or indoor Full bar No line read more

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This ferry terminal is beaten down and under construction I guess. There used to be a bunch of places to buy food, now there is only one and it is just snack food. The bathrooms are old and in the women's bathroom the stall doors are low and don't really give you the sense of privacy. read more

This was a blast. You pull up, buy a ticket, pull your car on the ferry. Go upstairs for some food and coffee, putter across the bay to Bainbridge Island, drive your car off and explore. What an awesome way to see Seattle from across the water. They charge per car and driver. Any additional passengers are added fee. It was a nice relaxing way to cruise. read more

Got to take the ferry to the Bainbridge Island, and it was a great experience. Leaves every hour, and takes about 30-35 minutes to the Island. Tons of seating area and we started out on the top deck, but was way too windy so settled inside. There's a cafe to purchase food from, and it was interesting to see the cars drive in on the bottom deck. Only $8 for a roundtrip ticket, and it's easy to get on and off. Great experience for easy transportation and beautiful views of Seattle. read more

Get here at minimum a half hour early before your ferry time. Washington state employees do a remarkable job in keeping the machinery of getting folks loaded and off-loaded very promptly. Roughly a 35-minute ferry ride to Bainbridge Island from Pier 52 that is located very close to the CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field venues, the Washington State Ferries offers meals and beverages at a reasonable cost on the upper level of the vessel. The cost one way is just over $13 and change, so be prepared to pay a little more than $27 for a day trip back and forth across the Pugent Sound. For those passengers that prefer to take naps in their vehicle like I did, please be mindful of others when you walk between vehicles or open your doors. Its a bad feeling to see a car or person get door-dinged due to the close proximity of where and how the cars are parked on board the vessel. read more

Guess I love using the ferry in Washington! Probably one of those great experiences taken for granted by most people, but I surely love the scenery on both the wonderful 30 minute to Bainbridge Island or 1 hour to Bremerton. There are a few spots that you can grab a bite or drink at before your ferry. There is a coffee cafe that has those last minute items, coffee, tea, alcohol and even advil/tylenol in case you need it. There is also a new ice cream creamery spot that is perfect for those hot summer days and lastly the bar attached to a cafe is always a great stop with good prices and some good food. You only have to pay leaving Seattle but not coming back into Seattle. There is an option if you travel frequently to purchase a 10 pass at the window, which comes out to around $66 for the pass, instead of the ~$9 fare individually. Seniors only pay ~$5. Lastly, you can also use your Orca card if you would like. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Ferry - affectionately termed the "Ferry boat" on Gray's anatomy is a fun way to great across the water and kill 2-3 hours. Runs about $15 for a car one way and is $6-7 to walk on from Seattle to Bainbridge or Bremerton, though it's free going to Seattle. On a nice day in the spring/summer there are some spectacular views and it's worth the price of admission for the hour and a half there and back. Bainbridge is a nice little town with a fun, artsy downtown - a good place to kill an afternoon! If there are big lines, it's take about an hour and forty five minutes to drive around to Bainbridge or around an hour fifteen to get to Bremerton through Tacoma and Gig Harbor and ultimately takes about the same amount of time if you have to wait for a ferry cycle. The food on the ship is cafeteria quality, but works if you just need a snack. There are plenty of vending machines and a number of arcade games to pass the time. Internet is pay per use and a monthly pass is around $10. Feels like it should be included, but they never asked for my input. Overall, it's a solid way to get over the water from Seattle and back or just to ride to say you've done it. read more

Rode it in the rain. Lots to look at as we froze, braving the driving downpour. We went the full round and saw the islands and really liked watching the bike commuters. They have coffee, breakfast, drinks on the boat. Hot chocolate a good choice as ITS REALLY COLD THERE. Staff was nice, boat was clean and it was cheap. Great way to see the area. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Big boat. - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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If your immunocompromised I would strongly advise against riding the Seattle ferry. They do NOT enforce the mask order nor do they take any steps to sanitize seats after passengers get off and new ones get on. I'm appalled, actually, at how many people took their masks off immediately after getting on board and not a soul said anything to them about it. There were at least 100 people on board and at least 60% were without their masks in their seats. They also do nothing to enforce social distancing prior to departure in the terminal. People are always literally crammed into a tiny room standing nearly shoulder to shoulder--I always wait outside. I can't believe this is allowed to continue. These were just a few of the people sitting on one level near by where I was sitting. But like I said, when I walked around at least 60 percent of the passangers were unmasked for the duration of the trip!!! read more

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Very long lines. Get here at least an hour before your trip. No way to get food or drinks if in your vehicle. Not sure about walk on. So bring a drink at least. The porta potty. Toilet were absolutely disgusting. Haven't been emptied at 10am in the morning. read more

When we visit Seattle we have to find a way to ride the Ferry. We chose to take the Bainbridge Ferry over to the island and have lunch and just walk around and enjoy the area. For only $8 you get to ride on a very clean and well run boat and enjoy the beautiful views from the water of Seattle. There are a number of Ferries that go to various places especially to the outer islands. There are also ones that you can drive a car on and then drive off with ease. A must fun activity. read more

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What's not to love about a ferry ride!? Water, sky, mountains, trees. Such beautiful views! I even got married on a retired ferryboat. The thing I don't love, however, is the food. It's like bad school cafeteria/convenience store food at stadium prices. read more

Seattle Ferry Terminal - Beautiful, even on a cloudy day. - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Only reason for 4 stars is the way to get there is a little sketch! (The Area was dark ,there was little seating even at the terminal, and no clear signs on how to get there) We're ready for the new terminal so maybe there will be more room and more a defined waiting area not just a cluster! Other than that we loved our experience on the ferries we took from Bremerton, the ferries themselves got this the four stars from the cafeteria to the clean restrooms and comfy seats throughout. We also loved the views from the outdoor upper deck which also had plenty of seating! read more

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We got on the ferry for the first time heading straight for bainbridge island, a sweet little town with some cute shops and some of the best ice cream i have ever tasted. You get some awesome views of the city and it was pretty easy to navigate onto and off the ferry. On the ferry they have a small cafeteria where you can purchase food and other beverages. there are plenty of viewing areas, and the top deck is great as well. read more

Inexpensive is the reason for 5 stars plus the views on the way to Bainbridge Island. Highly recommend!! read more

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