WSDOT

We’re postponing the two-month vehicle reservations release for our winter sailing season (Dec. 27 through March 20, 2027). The delay is needed while we work to adjust reservation availability around upcoming terminal construction. 

The new reservations release date is Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. 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:  

• Some days in February and March 2027 will not be available to book reservations for Orcas and Lopez due to construction on the vehicle transfer span at several terminals.  
• The two-week and two-day reservation releases will remain at 7 a.m.

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

Beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, the SR 536 Skagit River/Division Street Bridge in Mount Vernon will close in both directions to vehicles for at least two weeks for painting and preservation work. Weather could extend the closure. 

Travelers using SR 536 to go to and from the Anacortes or Coupeville ferry terminals must follow the signed detour via I-5 and SR 20. Please allow extra travel time, especially if you have a vehicle reservation. For more information, visit the WSDOT project page. 

For Thursday, October 29, the Passenger elevator for the M/V Chetzemoka will be out of service to start the day for part one of repairs and will return to service late Thursday afternoon and through the weekend.  

The elevator repair team will return on Monday to continue the repairs through Tuesday.

In the event of an elevator closure, a crew member can assist passengers with mobility disabilities to the passenger deck by way of a small freight elevator, though it is not ADA accessible. 

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. 

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.