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ADA Overview of Vessels

The Kwa-di Tabil Class is the newest class of ferries, and each carries 64 cars. This class includes the Chetzemoka (2010), Salish (2011), and Kennewick (2012). These vessels are built in Seattle and have elevator access from the main car deck to the mezzanine lounge, passenger deck and sun deck. Please notify the ticket seller if you need to park near an elevator. These vessels have accessible restrooms on the passenger deck. Dining areas have clearances and counter heights as prescribed in ADA requirements. Wheelchair tie-downs are available; please contact a crew member if needed.

ADA Information Jumbo Mark II ferries are the largest in our fleet, and carry over 200 cars. These vessels include the Wenatchee, Puyallup, and Tacoma. The Jumbo Mark II boats are designed to separate walk-on and auto traffic. They are wheelchair accessible in two ways: You can board from a passenger ramp from certain terminals, or you can drive on. When you drive on, you can park on the car deck and take an elevator to the main passenger deck and sundeck of the ferry. On passenger decks of these ferries, you will find accessible restrooms and dining areas with food service areas with a minimum 32" clearance. Food service counters are 34" from the floor. If you are traveling by car and want to park near the elevator, be sure to let the ticket seller know when you pay your toll. Space for all passengers is allocated on a first-come, space available basis. 

ADA Information Our next largest ferries, the Jumbo and Super Class, carry 160 to 200 cars. These boats include the Spokane, Walla Walla, Hyak, Yakima, Elwha, and Kaleetan. All vessels have accessible elevators from the car deck to the passenger cabin. The Kaleetan and the Yakima have an accessible shelter and an accessible restroom on the car deck. The Spokane, Walla Walla, Elwha, and the Hyak do not have accessible shelters or restrooms on the car deck. When you arrive at the terminal, notify the ticket seller if you need to park near a particular facility. Dining areas on the Spokane, Walla Walla, and the Elwha have the same clearances and counter heights described on the Jumbo Mark II ferries.

ADA Information The Issaquah Class carries 100 to 130 cars and includes the Issaquah, Chelan, Sealth, Kitsap, Kittitas, and the Cathlamet. The Evergreen Class carries 100 cars and includes the Evergreen State, Klahowya, and Tillikum. These vessels have elevator access from the auto deck to the passenger deck. Notify a ticket seller if you are traveling by car and need to park near an elevator. These vessels have accessible restrooms located on the main passenger deck. Dining areas have the same clearances and counter heights described in the Jumbo Mark II ferries.

Two smaller ferries, the Rhododendron and Hiyu, carry 45 to 75 cars. The Rhododendron has an elevator from the car deck to the passenger deck; the Hiyu does not. Please alert the ticket seller if you need to park near an elevator.  No food service is available on the Rhododendron or the Hiyu.