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NO FOOD SERVICE OR WATER FOUNTAINS OPEN ABOARD FERRIES - Washington State Ferry galleys and water fountains are currently closed. Vending machines are available. WSF hopes to slowly reopen food services throughout the summer on a vessel-by-vessel basis. The Dockside food kiosk located by the vehicle holding lanes at our Anacortes terminal has is back open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. [links]
Getting here is half the fun aboard a Washington State Ferry! Take a scenic ride through the islands as you make your way to your final destination. You can drive your car right onto the boat, or board as a foot passenger and simply walk on. The ferries run year-round and there are several sailings each day to and from each of the four main islands - Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, and Shaw. An interisland ferry allows island hoppers to travel between the islands and an international ferry offers service to Sidney, B.C. March - December.
MASKS STILL REQUIRED ABOARD FERRIES AND IN TERMINALS - The safety of customers and crew is WSF’s top priority. Please remember that all traveling customers are required to wear face coverings inside the terminal, at the tollbooth and while onboard the ferry's interior areas. [links]
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* Prices are all-inclusive, with the exception of alcoholic beverages, most dinners and transportation to and from the boat. That means that the cost includes the boat, your accommodations on board, captain/instructor, provisioning for breakfasts, lunches, snacks and beverages, and all taxes, pumpouts, dockage or mooring fees. Dinners are ashore, to sample the island cuisine! There are no surcharges or hidden fees.
These courses listed are “live aboard,” meaning the boat serves as your hotel as well as your classroom. Cabins are mostly double occupancy. In addition to accommodations, the cost of the course includes instruction, all dockage and mooring fees and any cruising taxes. Also included are provisions for breakfasts, lunches, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Dinner is eaten ashore, to enjoy the local specialties. We spend the nights docked at marinas or anchored in wonderful ports and harbors. These live-aboard courses give you the opportunity to really go cruising, because you are living the lifestyle while you learn the skills.
How much is the ferry from Seattle to San Juan Island?
The passenger-only round-trip fare for the San Juan Clipper ferry from Seattle to Friday Harbor ranges from $100 USD – $142 USD for an advance purchase depending on the time of year. The Seattle to San Juan Island ferry operates various service between May 28 – October 10.
April through October is the best time to go on a Seattle whale watching tour with gray whale watching common in March and April while orca, humpback and minke whales are commonly spotted May through October.
Do you need a passport to take the ferry from Seattle to San Juan Island?
No, San Juan Island is located inside the United States and does not require a passport for travel between Seattle and San Juan Island. here
The 3 hours and 45 minutes ferry ride through the Salish Sea will take you past Whidbey Island and underneath historic Deception Pass bridge before arriving in Friday Harbor. Upon arrival, you’ll be steps from downtown as well as Clipper’s fun activity and hotel partners. more