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[Last Updated: Thursday, October 22, 2026 04:19 PM]

PD/Tah - Chetzemoka running 15-20 minutes behind schedule

The Chetzemoka is running an estimated 15-20 minutes behind schedule. 

We’ll send updated travel information as it becomes available. For upcoming sailings and live vessel locations, please check the online schedule and real-time travel map.



[Last Updated: Thursday, October 22, 2026 04:18 PM]

Faunt/Va/SW - #1 Kitsap running an estimated 15-20 minutes behind schedule.

The #1 Kitsap is running an estimated 15-20 minutes behind schedule.

We’ll send updated travel information as it becomes available. For upcoming sailings and live vessel locations, please check the online schedule and real-time travel map.




[Last Updated: Monday, October 19, 2026 08:50 AM]

Vehicle reservations for the winter sailing season open Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 10am

Vehicle reservations for the winter sailing season (Dec. 27 through March 20, 2027) will be available at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27. To ensure a smooth and fair experience during this high-demand period, we will continue using a virtual waiting room during the reservations release. 

Anacortes/San Juan Islands route:  

Reservations are currently open for booking through December 26, 2026.


[Last Updated: Friday, October 16, 2026 04:05 PM]

Ana/SJs: Coming in 2027: Terminal closures during transfer span construction

In early 2027, we’ll replace the major mechanical and electrical systems of the vehicle transfer span at our Anacortes, Lopez, and Orcas terminals. The transfer span is the part of the terminal dock that raises and lowers to meet the ferry to allow vehicles to drive on and off. 

What to expect in early 2027 during terminal construction 

  • Anacortes single slip operations, Monday–Friday, Feb. 22–26 
  • Orcas Island 48-hour closure, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9–10 
  • Lopez Island 48-hour closure, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 16–17 

Ferries will run on their regular schedules but will not stop at Orcas or Lopez during the closure dates. Vehicle reservations will not be available for Orcas and Lopez sailings on the days those terminals are closed. We do not expect Anacortes reservations to be impacted. 

Please visit the project webpage for more information. We’ll also keep you updated on this project through additional rider alerts, the WSF Weekly email, and social media. 


[Last Updated: Thursday, October 22, 2026 12:10 PM]

Ana/SJs - ADA Alert - Update - Tillikum elevator repaired and available

The elevator on #4 Tillikum is back in service and available for customer use.


[Last Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 09:45 AM]

Faunt/Va/SW - Two-boat schedule with third, unscheduled vessel through Nov. 8

Through Sunday, Nov. 8, the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the two-boat schedule with a third, unscheduled vessel. We’re running this schedule while the Kittitas is out of service for scheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs. The third, unscheduled vessel, Salish, will help move additional traffic and help keep the #1 and #2 vessels, Kitsap and Cathlamet, on time.