Vehicle reservations for the summer schedule (June 16 through September 21) on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes will be available at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 16. Our summer season release will remain three hours later to separate the high traffic demand of the season release from the those looking to make a reservation during the daily two-week and two-day releases, which will remain at 7:00 a.m.
WSF has also implemented a virtual waiting room to prevent website overload and deliver fair access during this high-demand period. Customers accessing the site who are directed to the waiting room will see their place in line, estimated expected wait time, and will have the option to receive a notification and come back to the site when it is their turn.
We’re hosting virtual public meetings on April 23 and 24. WSF staff will share details on the schedule rewrite process. New schedules will begin with the winter 2025 season. Registration is required. To find out more about these meetings go to: https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-studies/anacortes-san-juan-islands-schedule-update.
The #4 M/V Tillikum will sail at a limited vessel capacity of 298 passengers until further notice due to necessary maintenance to the rescue boat. Customers should anticipate delays due to limited vessel capacity and an increase in vehicle traffic volumes. Updates will occur when conditions change.
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Factor in extra time if your weekday ferry plans include travel across the State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge. On Monday, April 15, WSDOT crews will begin an in-depth inspection of the bridge that involves opening the draw span occasionally. This work requires closing the bridge to all traffic for up to an hour around 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each weekday. The exact time could vary depending on work progress.
The inspection is scheduled to wrap up Friday, April 26.