Rider information

All are welcome on the Washington State Ferries. Learn more about riding the ferries based on the type of rider you are, where you are going or what you are bringing on board.

Commercial and oversized vehicles on ferries

Find information about driving commercial and oversized vehicles onto Washington State Ferries.

First-time riders

See our guide for first-time riders with tips on how to plan your route, make a vehicle reservation and more.

Groups & events

Find out how to hold special occasions aboard Washington State Ferries, get preferential loading for carpools and vanpools or how to travel with a school group.

Medical preferential loading

Learn about our medical preferential loading policy, which provides customers with medical conditions an exemption from the standard “first-come, first-served” policy.

Rider updates

Find out how Washington State Ferries is restoring service as we recover from the pandemic and build our workforce.

Riders with disabilities

Learn about how we're providing equal access to our riders with disabilities, including information about discounted fares, service animals and more.

Safety & security

Learn about the steps we take to ensure the safety and security of our passengers, including the roles of all riders and those driving a vehicle onto a ferry.

Travel to Canada

Our Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney, British Columbia route is out of service until at least spring 2030 due to vessel availability constraints. 

What you can bring aboard

Find out what you can bring aboard our vessels and learn about prohibited items.

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Ferries Facts

WSF is the largest operating public ferry system in the US! How cool is that?

Winter driving tips

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.