A great, but expensive way to see the beauty of Seattle's surroundings…read more Living near the peninsula offers so much and the ferry system helps you to explore and see just a bit more of it. Traveling from Seattle and Point Defiance (area), as well as Anacortes and through the San Huan Islands, the Washington State Ferry service helps people and their varying modes of transportation get from one side of the water to the other. We have reached a point where - especially in the summer months - one needs reservations on many routes in order to ensure passage at a reasonable time, however first-come-first-served lines are also an option. Be prepared to wait in those lines for one or two ferries on busy weekends and holidays. Adventures are sure to be had, though, in any direction the ferries take you.

This was our first ferry and it was great! Super easy to find and we didn't wait too long before we…read morewere on our way to Vashon Island. And Vashon island is beautiful, next time we will spend a whole day exploring we only had a few hours on 2 islands this trip before we had to be back in Seattle.

The WA state ferry system is amazing…read more We went on this to the island off Point Defiance. The crew and staff overall were great. Easy on easy off and a great ride. The views while crossing are spectacular and it's a great overall experience. Anytime you can take the ferry you have to because it's a perfect way to enjoy Washington and the islands

Needed to take the ferry to Vashon Island for the Yelp Passport to Vashon event, but couldn't find…read moremuch on the process of how to take the ferry because even though the website tells you which locations you can make a reservation on, it doesn't tell you what to expect. I'm new to Washington, so I had a little anxiety about this since I didn't know what I was doing. All I knew from our Yelp manager was to get there early because a ferry was involved, and that meant waiting to board a ship. So what I did was plug the address to the event location into the GPS and it led us straight to the pay booth. You will pay about $20 for your car to get on the ferry and $6 per person in the vehicle. That price is for a round trip fee. Driving on, we saw people parked on the right side and we assumed this is where we wait to load the boat. There were four lanes to load, but they fill up from right to left which helped to ensure a first come first serve order to the proceedings. Some people got out of their cars and walked their dogs around the parking lot. That was fine because it was easy to see where the ferry was on the water so you wouldn't have to scramble back to load. It took the ferry quite a while to return. We found out later that it was because there were a few large delivery trucks on board, so it might have been dicey loading them. We got on board and like all the tourists, and the deck hands showed us which line to get into (I realized that they can't just let you load by filling up the lines because the weight has to be evenly distributed on the boat, even during the load, so don't worry that someone is going to be able to get off the boat in front of you when they were originally behind you- the crew knows what they're doing). We then got out of the car and headed to the observation deck for the view. The locals stayed in their cars, knowing that this would be a quick ride on and off. As soon as we docked, the deck hands sorted us out and directed who got to leave first. From there it was follow the GPS to your destination. You can ride the ferry as just a passenger but I'm so grateful we took our car. It looks like if you're waiting for an Uber, you'll be waiting for awhile, so having a car is necessary to get around the island.

Had a great tour on one of the Navy Whale boats. The Captain was very knowledgeable and friendly…read more Learned a lot about Gig Harbor and the history of the Tacoma Narrows bridges. Along with seeing lots of wildlife (bald eagles, harbor seals, and giant sea lions), we got to see Salmon Beach, a unique waterfront Tacoma neighborhood only accessible by hiking or boat.

Fun boat ride to see wild life and the islands outside of gig harbor. Definitely worth the $50, the…read moretour guide was knowledgeable and spoke clearly. Fun getting out on the water on a clear day. We ran 10 minutes behind and they were even nice enough to wait for us!!! Left a nice tip!

Do not use this service. We were exchanging emails with Vashon Shuttle to help out with our wedding…read moreand on-island transportation. After sending them the information they requested to complete the form, we have not heard from them in a month, despite repeated follow-up inquiries. Our wedding is in two weeks and we have still heard nothing. I understand challenges posed by COVID have hit this industry hard but it is not too much to ask to reply to an email.

If you have anything unusual even if you tell them, they can not handle it. When you say you have…read moresix people with two car seats, 12 pieces of luggage and one dog with kennel and are willing to pay for two vans, showing up with one van and two women -- one driver and one ready for fun after they drop you off -- is not acceptable. Neither woman helped put in car seats or loaded one thing and the second women sat in front while we squeezed two people in between luggage in the back because we needed to make the ferry. Plus the dog had to straddle between the front seat and first row--there was no other place and the extra woman complained as they had a broken part??? We made it work because we had to but these people are not professionals

It's easy to get here and priced well…read more We walked over form thw hotel to the ferry to go to Bainbridge. Their is no tap for payment, make sure you have your physical card with you. You can drive onto the ferry or walk on. Their is plenty of space, nice views and seating. You can sit inside or outside. Its a short distance and the price includes round-trip. The times posted are pretty spot on.

What to do on a late Sunday afternoon- spontaneous plans, I love it when my phone tracks my…read morelocation, saw a reel on Bainbridge Island and here we are hopping the ferry over! hehe . We scored street parking nearby and was free on a Sunday, next visit I plan to send the car over too, to Bainbridge Island. The Seattle Island Ferry provides ferry service between Seattle and Bainbridge island. The Washington State Ferries operate this route, with departures from Pier 52. The ferry ride/trip takes about 35 mins over to Bainbridge, departures starts at 5:30am and runs frequently throughout the day. Purchasing tickets, ($11.05 ) and boarding was quick and smooth. We sure enjoyed our round trip Ferry Ride, and loved the stunning, scenic views across Puget Sound, got a nice glimpse of Mt. Rainier, and even saw some wildlife sightings. truly amazing experience. The only junk part is not having enough time, I recommend starting out first thing in the morning so you have more time to explore Bainbridge Island. I want to go back on the ferry again, "the tomorrow is never promise, enjoying life moments," so grateful. Thank you to my phone for tracking me!

Very cool ship, and surprisingly big. Nice, comfy, and there was even a cafe on board. Crazy prices…read morethough for the cafe. please lower prices Price for the actuall ferry really isn't that bad, free for youth. If you are bringing your car though, it can get expensive. Lots of great views of seattle and the space needle. Overall great experience if you need to get across elliot bay.

The Wa state ferry system is now charging a 3% fee to use debit…read more Not only does this system price gouge the public during the summer months, now they're adding a 3% fee because they think they need to recoup the charges incurred for whatever reason. Like every other business, with the loss of the penny, are gonna round up and now they're gonna generate more revenue on the backs of the consumers, which are now nothing more than a piggy bank to these fuckers Bring cash, moving forward...

Easy to walk on a grab a seat inside or outside pending the weather. Great views of the water and…read moreMt Rainer on the way back to Seattle!

Had no issues on the way here but on the way back we were delayed by over an hour. Was pretty…read moreinconvenient so definitely factor that in if you are transiting from Bainbridge to Tacoma.

I enjoy catching the ferry via motor vehicle. We're in Port Orchard so it took 15 mins to arrive…read more The worker will instruct you which number lane to enter. This location allows foot traffic, bicycles and motor vehicles. One way or round trip. Check the schedule for departure and arrival times. Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes before scheduled departure time. Take a break from tolls and traffic. Yes. We opted for one way from Bremerton to Seattle. Ferry departed and arrived to Seattle on time within one hour. Once you step out with your valuables and lock the vehicle, you're able to walk upstairs, enjoy the view indoors and outdoors. I had fun chillin' outside on a clear day. There were families taking photos of the scenery or groupies. We sat in the first row indoors. Some of our relatives decided to order sandwich, snacks and a beverage. There's also restrooms. If you must, use the restroom in advance before the ferry arrives at the destination to avoid rushing back to the vehicle downstairs and be mindful of others having to leave. Our route was the fast ferry where we go through Rich Pass, you'll see Port Orchard to the right and Bainbridge Island on the left, then make your way to Seattle. Smooth ride.

Thanks for adding toiletries bags to the restrooms and providing trash facilities inside the…read morerestrooms!! Much appreciated! This was a long ferry trip about an hour but we saw tons of wildlife from the deck on our way to Bremerton from Seattle. Jellyfish, seal, and a whale. The ferry ride is never disappointing. The puzzles on board to build during the ride was also a fun surprise.

Fauntleroy - what an unusual name. hehe. What a…read morespontaneous visit and ride on the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal and a great experience too!! We were on our way to Point Robinson Park to see the Troll but didn't know we had to take a Ferry to get there, hehe. Even though it was later during the day, I told the other half lets do it, lets go on the Ferry!! hehe. I always wanted to see how the Ferry works with vehicle, last Ferry ride we parked our car and hopped on the Ferry this time we got to try it out, pretty cool. Made me wish Oahu had the ferry- to go to the other islands, so junk that they had to stopped the ferry! I didn't see any info. posted for the cost to bring your car on the Ferry, there wasn't any info. on Ferry schedule either. After asking attendant, we paid $24.95 per car which includes the fare for driver and $14.90 additional per adult. This is for round trip. Need to let the attendant know where you are going, for us its Vashon Island with a V!! Staff will assist you on where to go and when to go on the ferry, pretty cool experience, once the Fauntleroy Ferry runs, I loved the scenic views of Olympic mountain, just loved the experience! So cool, upon arriving we drove off to see and explore Vashon Island. The junk part is we arrived late so not much time, will start bright and early to have an entire day.

I was a little stressed driving to Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal as it was my first time driving a…read morevehicle aboard a ship, but the process was actually fairly straightforward. I would definitely recommend arriving early as the line to board can span the length of Fauntleroy St. Roundtrip tickets are reasonably priced, with adults being $6.75 pp and cars being $29.55 (price also includes driver). You are directed to a lane after purchasing your tickets, which you will stay in as it leads aboard to the ferry. There are also workers who will direct you in case you get confused. I thought it was a very cool experience and loved that you could turn your car off and go upstairs to the deck and take in the views. The ferry ride is pretty short-- about 20 minutes or so and there are restrooms, board games, and concessions available. I picked up some hummus and pretzels for $6.52. PS- The ferry terminal has two destinations; Vashon and Soundworth. Make sure you go to the right lane!!!

Wonderful and efficient transportation to and from Seattle and Bainbridge Island…read more The ferry is spacious with ample indoor and outdoor seating. There's even a hybrid seating that allows you to feel like you're outdoor but it has an awning that blocks the wind. Make sure to check the schedule for accurate boarding times!

Delayed by almost an hour today on the Bainbridge side and also the recent price hike is very gross!read more