Wait Time

Passengers should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Updated: 11.23.2009, 8:27PM

Disability Information
For disabled passengers traveling without a vehicle, Anacortes does have an overhead ramp for loading and offloading the ferry. However, the San Juan Islands do not. All of the vessels on these routes do have elevator access.

For passengers traveling in a vehicle who need access to an elevator, or who need extra space for a lift, please alert the ticket seller at the terminal prior to boarding the ferry so that we can meet your needs and make your trip as pleasurable as possible.

Directions to Shaw Island Terminal
From Shaw Island County Park on Squaw Bay Road. From the park take a right onto Squaw Bay Road and follow until you reach Blind Bay Road take a right. The Shaw terminal is located at the end of Blind Bay Road.

Shaw Island Terminal Parking
There is no parking available at the Shaw terminal.

Lost and Found
All lost & found items on this route are turned into the Anacortes Terminal. You can reach the Lost & Found Department at 206-515-3439. Their hours of operation are 10:00am to 6:00pm Thursday thru Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Our Information Agents can also assist you with lost & found inquiries from 7:00am through 5:45pm daily at 206-464-6400 or 1-888-808-7977.

Shaw Island Bicycle Information
When traveling on the ferries, bicyclists may bypass the line of vehicle traffic to get onto the ferry dock. Bicyclists should arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time to be loaded at the beginning of loading. If a bicyclist arrives after vehicle loading has begun, they will be loaded at the end of the load. Please follow the directions of our crew.

Shaw Island Food Service Information
Vending machines and galley service is available on-board the vessels.

Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC)
Contact your local Ferry Advisory Committee FAC

Motorcycles at Shaw Island
Motorcycles may bypass the traffic when the ferry is overloading, except when the ferry is off-loading. There are separate lanes for Orcas and Friday Harbor and Anacortes traffic. Motorcyclists state in front of vehicles in destination special lanes. To purchase tickets or receive further loading instructions, ask the ticket seller. Loading orderbicycles, motorcycles, then vehicles. Late arriving motorcycles will be loaded as space permits. Special CommunicationRecommended arrival time is 20 minutes prior to sailing.

See Motorcycle Loading Procedures at other terminals.

Trucks at Shaw Island
WSF requires trucks with a gross vehicle weight of over 80,000 lbs and/or over 8’6” wide to have “travel approval” before crossing any of our routes. Vessels on this route have a limited height clearance and trucks may be loaded out of sequence.

Trucks that have a gross vehicle weight of over 80,000 lbs but are hauling less than 80,000 lbs will need to provide a weight slip.

Please fill out our Oversized/Overweight Vehicle Travel Request Form by downloading a .pdf version of the form and fax it to us at (206) 515-3846. Please allow three business days for completion and approval. You can contact us at anytime for status updates at (206) 464-6400 (Seattle).

Additional Info for Shaw Island
Lost and found items are taken to the Anacortes terminal. lost and found at (206) 515-3439.