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Ferry winter schedule begins
The Anacortes/San Juan Islands route will run on a new winter schedule starting Sunday, Dec. 29. Washington State Ferries (WSF) reports that this change “marks the first update in more than a decade to help improve on-time service.” Weekend interisland service was also added for the winter. Pictured here: The Samish. For details click here.
Fall, ferry, Fidalgo
State ferry Kaleetan approaches Ship Harbor and Anacortes terminal on a warm fall afternoon.
Kennewick meets Chieftain
Washington State Ferry “Kennewick” departs Port Townsend as classic wooden boat replica “Hawaiian Chieftain” sails by. This beautiful seaside community was celebrating an annual music festival. A great ferry trip to take any time of the year (from Central Whidbey). (Note: the Hawaiian Chieftain actually has a steel hull)
Ferries go to summer schedule
The state ferry system’s summer sailing schedule is here! The change in season will bring modifications to our daily four-boat timetables on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands route. Click here for link to new schedule.
State ferry Samish to the rescue
Great job to the crew of the Washngton State Ferry Samish, who assisted in the rescue of six people and two dogs last weekend by Thatcher Pass. According to WSF, “Gale force winds had sent a wave over the bow of the distressed vessel, smashing the windshield, filling the cabin with water, and making the […]
Ferry in winter light
Washington State ferry Issaquah arrives back in Anacortes after an island run.
Yakima returned to service
After a few weeks of maintenance and repair work at Dakota Creek Industries, the state ferry “Yakima” was returned to service Monday, October 30. This ferry serves on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands run. (Photo: Yakima in foreground, Chelan on right)
Iconic fall photo
State ferry “Kitsap” turns into Ship Harbor in Anacortes, colorful deciduous leaves accenting the lower frame of this fall portrait.
Chelan returned to service
Washington State Ferries (WSF) spokesman Justin Fujioka reports that ferry “Chelan” repairs are complete and the vessel returned to service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route last Friday. The Chelan was at an Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility before moving back to Anacortes last Thursday. WSF is still weeks, if not months, away from completing an […]
In and out
State ferry Kaleetan and a sister boat pass each other in the Guemes Channel, one on the way to the San Juans and the other on a return trip to Anacortes. State ferries are a beautiful element of the “scenery” here in this neck of the woods.
Yakima at DCI for scheduled maintenance
The state ferry “Yakima” is currently in drydock at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) in Anacortes for scheduled maintenance. According to Washington State Ferries (WSF) it is estimated to return to service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route in mid-October.
Busy weekend for state ferries
Don’t be surprised to see higher traffic/pedestrian volume in Anacortes for Labor Day Weekend. State ferry customers should plan ahead for what is anticipated to be one of the busiest travel weekends in the last few years, according to Washington State Ferries (WSF). About 400,000 people are expected to travel throughout the ferry system between […]