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    No ADA available on this floor
    Kari M.

    Priority loading for medical/post surgery is a joke. Just had a total hip replacement at a hospital in Seattle and was ready to be closest to the bathroom on the lower deck. What did WFS do? They put my husband and me on the second side deck without a bathroom. 20 steps with a walker-no elevator to use if need be. Really terrible experience.

    Going on the Ferris wheel
    Birdie H.

    Ok. So this place is really cool! It's a WHOLE PEIR of shops and bars. Kind of like our Aloha Tower BUT 10X's better!! Why?! Because it's 5x's the size than Aloha tower. AND... it has a lot of games. It has a huge huge arcade and a carousel that runs through the day. On top of the giant wheel, the ducks clothes at 10PM every day. The price to ride the Ferris wheel is $19. Ûgeneral adult mission.

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    Lynn M.

    I am a sucker for a ferry ride on a beautiful day or even a rainy day. Headed to Bainbridge on Mothers Day. You need to have time and patience the last couple of years to ride the ferry, especially on a holiday. But if you have the time and the money. I think it was $38 to Bainbridge with 2 adult passengers. Hopefully one day when the construction is done there will be more than honey buckets for waiting travelers. Hopefully one day again the crew will be happy to be ghere and the experience will be a positive one.

    Nicole J.

    Based on a text that I got from a blog about how to best friend 24 hours in Seattle I decided to take this very round trip tonight the island. I also ended up taking the perfect trip just at sunset. If you're not from the area it could be a little confusing to find the entrance because there's a lot of construction going on. Luckily a nice local person pointed me in the right direction. The ticket was about nine dollars round-trip. I paid at the window and walked down the corridor. There was a line of people waiting but then I heard one of the attendants mentioned to another rider that he could go around to the side door so I just followed that person to go inside. That allowed me to board sooner and I have to wait in the line. The ride takes about 30 minutes. It was a beautiful evening but a jacket was still needed. The different phases of the sunset or gorgeous. Then on the trip back you get to see the beautiful lights of the city. When you get to the island did you have to get off and get back in line if you don't plan on visiting the island like me. If you don't want to pay for one of the more expensive harbor cruises this is a nice alternative.

    Ferry ticket -- Seattle/Bainbridge
    Norbert K.

    We had half a day between arriving back in Seattle and our flights home. So ... we decided to visit Bainbridge. This required taking a Washington State Ferry. I was impressed by the on-time performance of the ferry service, the cleanliness of the ferries we took, and the friendly/helpful service of the ferry crew members. The terminal buildings were a bit drab, and the rest rooms needed attention. Overall, a very good experience.

    Ferry terminal to Bainbridge
    Cheryl K.

    All the cruise companies were sold out so I opted to take the ferry. For $9 I got a 35 minute boat ride over to Bainbridge round trip. The ticket is valid for one round trip within a 3 month period and it is flexible so you can choose whatever schedule you like. The boats aren't at 100% capacity yet so you wait in a very long line to make sure you get on. When on the boat you can sit outside, inside, walk around and go to different levels. You can even drive your car on or ride a bicycle on board. Lots of people have dogs too! A great alternative and honestly better than a harbor cruise because you get to go explore somewhere else. FYI...Bainbridge is quaint and adorable.

    View from the top of the ferry --August 21.2021
    Tiffany A.

    9$ for a roundtrip ferry ride? Say yes. Beautiful views of the Seattle skyline and water/ Olympic mountain park. Sit on the top - it can be very windy but there's nothing like a sea breeze and glorious city views of the skyline for me. Worth risking my false eyelashes blowing away (luckily, they didn't.) Our ferry didn't exactly leave on time so you should plan for that if you're on a tight schedule. The website is a nightmare because it is extremely sloowww, so be patient. If you buy online- the tickets don't actually say round trip. Just know that it's 9$ going west and free going east (back to Seattle). Very easy to scan the code at the terminal. You can buy tickets at the Washington ferry terminal as well. There was no line on a Sunday afternoon to Bainsbridge island. Definitely would do it again in the summer. Address if you're getting dropped off: 801 Alaskan Way Pier 52. Seattle, WA 98104 (Right next to pike's place) This could be a cheap date, a tourist stop or just a solo trip for fresh air. Really took me to an episode of Grey's Anatomy (cheesy I know!)

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    Way to raise the price by 1/3 plus start charging for using a credit card. $28 one way no thanks.

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    what's a point of reservation if you have to arrive 30-45 min early. This is a rip off.

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    This was my first time taking the ferry across to Bainbridge Island, and it was such a pleasant ride for just $8 roundtrip.

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    Seattle Ferry Terminal - Across the Marion Street pedestrian bridge to the terminal

    Seattle Ferry Terminal

    (275 reviews)

    Waterfront

    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!

    Argosy Cruises - Seattle - 3rd floor viewing deck

    Argosy Cruises - Seattle

    (911 reviews)

    Waterfront

    We reserved our spots for 4pm via CityPass tickets. People started lining up 20-25 minutes prior to…read moregrab the seats at the top of the deck. The check-in and onboarding process was super easy. The ship promptly left dock at designated time. The top deck had open view. The second level had enclosed area with glass window views. Also both ends were open to guests as well. From start to end, the staff member did an amazing job of narrating many aspects of the views from the deck. A lot of it was about the downtown Seattle buildings, Space Needle, buildings and parks by the shore, the sea ports and many other cool facts along the way. I throughly enjoyed the hour long tour. The weather was also fantastic to take stunning pictures of the downtown, the mountains and the port. They also had a bar in second level where they served alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, pop corn and some small snacks. Prices were decent for it being a tourist activity. We liked both popcorn and the strawberry lemonade.

    Fun, family friendly experience!…read more Overall enjoyed the Argosy Cruise. They had a full bar on board and we were able to view the entire city. Only downfall is that is it VERY VERY cold. Be prepared to shiver unless you stay inside the whole time (limited seating). The ship was also a bit outdated. We went when the sun was out and it was supposed to be mid 70's (with layered jackets, beanies and gloves, we were still frozen). The crew was very friendly and informative. The route really gave you full view of the city.

    FRS Clipper - The clipper we just arrived on

    FRS Clipper

    (465 reviews)

    Interbay

    Who wouldn't want to take a fast ferry to another country? Start your morning in Seattle and end up…read morehaving an early lunch in the Victoria harbor with on the Victoria Clipper. We just did one upgrade to get window seats in the economy area, which was totally worth it. The boat was less than half full - if it had been fuller I would have gone for more of an upgrade as the seating in economy is a bit narrow if someone is near you. Staff were friendly and on and off boarding was easy. Food looked edible and it was nice to have servers come through the cabin - they also passed out motion sickness pills - although our ride was smooth. Nice views of the water and mountains all the way there and back. I wouldn't recommend parking in the Bell Street Garage. Although it was ten bucks a day we ended up locked in the garage upon return for more than an hour due to a broken machine and limited staffing. Clipper was not responsive or helpful when we offered feedback on this partnership, which makes me dock a star.

    If you can, this is the way to go to Victoria B.C. from Seattle. It's so convenient and not…read moreexpensive, relatively speaking. They have great package tours or you can just get the boat trip. You do pass the into Canada and have to go through customs. Also the leave time in the A.M. can be quite early if you're not a morning person. In the terminal they do have plenty of seating as well as food and beverages while you are waiting to board. You get off in a fairly convenient location in Victoria, pretty walkable to most spots and to hotels. Why not five stars? The experience just wasn't as "nautical" as I was hoping. I felt like I was on a bus - the interior of the vessel gives that impression.

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