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[Last Updated: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 12:30 PM]
Faunt/Va/SW- Update - Cathlamet and Kittitas Running 30 min. Late
Both vessels are currently running an estimated 30 minutes behind schedule. The F/V/SW route is currently on a two-boat schedule due to propulsion problems on the M/V Issaquah requiring corrective maintenance. Updates will occur as more information is available.
[Last Updated: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 10:41 AM]
ALL ROUTES - Update - Spring Vehicle Reservations Opening Feb. 5
The opening of vehicle reservations for the upcoming spring schedule was delayed one week because of air quality concerns due to non-WSF construction in the call center building. Customers will now be able to make spring vehicle reservations to the San Juan Islands or between Port Townsend and Coupeville starting at 7 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Note that this change will not affect the start of the spring schedule, which begins on March 29 and goes through June 20.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. In the meantime, customers looking to make reservations spring vehicle reservations can look at the schedules online in advance to better plan their travel itinerary.
Reservations may be made online at TakeAFerry or by calling Customer Service at 206 464 6400 between 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
[Last Updated: Monday, February 03, 2020 01:45 PM]
Sea/BI/Brem - Construction Work Closes Jackson Street Beginning February 3
Drivers traveling through Colman Dock should expect increased congestion during the next few weeks. Jackson Street in Seattle will be closed beginning February 3 for approximately 3 weeks between 7:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.
Drivers entering Colman Dock during the closure should approach the terminal from the north or south using Alaskan Way. The closure is due to construction work in the area by WaterFront Seattle. For more information about this and other closures needed for the continued development of the waterfront, visit Waterfront Seattle's website. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
[Last Updated: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 12:26 PM]
Faunt/Va/SW - Reminder - 2-Boat Schedule Currently in Effect
Beginning February 4, the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will operate on a 2-boat schedule until further notice due to the M/V Issaquah requiring corrective maintenance to the control propulsion system.
Please view the 2-Boat Schedule for all departures beginning on Tuesday, February 4. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
[Last Updated: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 12:25 PM]
Edm/King - Update - Full Service Restored - Vessels Back on Schedule
Service has been restored on the Edmonds/Kingston route following earlier delays caused by a train collision at the Edmonds terminal. Both vessels are back on schedule following earlier delays. Check VesselWatch for real time departure and arrival times.
[Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 01:26 PM]
Muk/Clin - ADA Alert - Suquamish #2 Elevator is Temporarily Out of Service
The #2 elevator on the M/V Suquamish is temporarily out of service. The #1 elevator is available for use on the opposite end of the vessel. Passengers may ask the crew for directions. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
[Last Updated: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 11:22 AM]
POSTPONED - Reservation Website Temporarily Down for Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance of WSF’s online reservation website has been POSTPONED until further notice. Customers will able to make new reservations or change existing reservations throughout the day until a new time and date has been set.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Our staff will work as quickly as possible to complete the needed maintenance and limit the duration of the outage.
[Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 04:42 PM]
All Routes - Snow Sailing Schedules Now Available Online to Review
Customers are encouraged to check out WSF’s new adjusted snow and ice schedules that are available online for each route. When inclement weather is in the forecast, there is a possibility that these schedules may be implemented for one or more routes. Therefore, passengers should plan ahead by checking out the schedules in advance.
Additional alerts will be sent should the winter weather schedules be activated and go into effect. If you have additional questions, please call 206-464-6400 to speak with a customer representative.
[Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 07:28 PM]
Sea/BI/Brem - New Elevators Open at Colman Dock
The new elevators at the Colman Dock terminal building are now open. The new elevators are located at the southwest corner of the terminal, next to the Pier 50 passenger-only dock. You can reach the elevators from the southwest corner of Alaskan Way and Yesler Way, by following the sidewalk west past the passenger-only ferry terminal. The old elevators on Alaskan Way are closed.
Walk-on passengers have the following options to enter and exit Colman Dock:
- The pedestrian bridge between Colman Dock and and First Ave at Marion Street.
- Elevators and stairs at the southwest corner of the dock near the new passenger-only ferry dock at Pier 50.
- Stairs on Alaskan Way near Columbia Street connecting the street to the terminal level.
For more information about changes for walk-on passengers in Seattle, visit: http://bit.ly/ColmanWalkOnChanges