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    Orcas Island Ferry Terminal

    3.1 (13 reviews)

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    View from my car looking towards the loading dock from holding lane 1.
    Tanis L.

    There is something magical about being surrounded by tall trees. Whether waiting in a car or on a bus I have found this to be a pleasant ferry terminal. The service is hospitable and clear with their directions/instructions. I find I can just sit in my car looking at the trees to pass the time. When I came through here on a school bus after attending Camp Orkila on Orcas Island I also took in the trees while we waited. It was fun getting to be up high in the bus because we could see the terminal fill up. There is also a walkway where you can get out and stretch your legs and venture down closer to the ferry dock and to the village/town of Orcas. I haven't had problems with getting a spot on the ferry, you may have to wait but you'll get one.

    Benjamin P.

    Talking to locals, apparently the ferry service has been on the decline in recent years. I guess they used to seamlessly run on time. Must now be poorly managed as we were delayed by A LOT coming to Orcas and now heading back are delayed again. The ferry terminal is actually pretty nice with clean restrooms, a picnic area, mini store, gift shop, bar, etc. The ferry itself is clean and quite large. The food served is respectable; I had the clam chowder and enjoyed it.

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    3 years ago

    the ferry attendant this morning at the Orcas Ferry was just too kind. 10/10 lady!!!

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    For public transportation it is fabulous! Tasty snacks served up. Tara was welcoming and goes above and beyond!

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    Anacortes Ferry Terminal - Mt. Baker.

    Anacortes Ferry Terminal

    3.5(174 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    This was my first time riding the Washington State Ferry, and the Anacortes terminal made the…read moreexperience easy and enjoyable. The terminal itself isn't huge, but it's well-organized and has all the essentials. There are restrooms (note: the entrance is outside), a snack bar with some hot food made to order, grab-and-go snacks, and vending machines for quick bites or drinks. Inside, you'll also find travel brochures, maps, and multiple ticket counters where you can buy ferry tickets or ask questions. I was a walk-on passenger and found the process very straightforward. Parking is nearby--just a short walk from the terminal--and costs $13 for the day. You can either scan the QR code posted on signs or use the pay station machine. Just a tip: if you're walking on, stay in the far left lane when entering the terminal--all other lanes to the right are for vehicles boarding the ferry. Overall, everything was clearly marked and staff were helpful. It was a smooth first-time experience, and I'd definitely ride again!

    I come up to San Juan's often because my dad lives on the island and I have to say, the workers in…read morethe booth when you pull up couldn't be any more unpleasant. The lady today with rainbow hair was beyond nasty with her tone and told me because I was 2 minutes late (was supposed to be here 30 minutes early for my reservation) that I'd be put in stand by. The ferry is already supposed to be 40 minutes late so I the whole thing is ridiculous. I REALLY wish this ferry terminal took hiring more seriously and hired normal / kind people instead of the nasty workers they currently have.

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    Lopez Island Ferry Terminal

    Lopez Island Ferry Terminal

    3.2(5 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    I have been to the Lopez Island Ferry Terminal/Dock a few times, both on my own and with my family…read more Part of why I enjoy this ferry terminal so much is because there is not much to do. It has less to do in the immediate surroundings than the other Washington State Department Of Transportation (WSDOT) ferry terminals in the San Juan Islands. On a recent day adventure on Lopez Island on the 29th of April 2020, I arrived a little under two hours in advance of the ferry to Anacortes. My phone had very little battery left and I didn't bring a book so I had to figure out something else to do. I looked over my paper Washington State map, stared at the trees for a while (I love tall trees), and then saw a small furry critter scamper across some cement blocks (the blocks kind of looked like stone guard rail pieces for reinforcement to keep dirt from falling). I grabbed my camera (not camera phone) and spent the rest of the time watching for this little furry critter and trying to get pictures of it. What was it? It was a chipmunk! It was running back and forth collecting food and other things. So cute, and filled me with joy. Then M/V Kitsap arrived to take us back to Anacortes and I thought I was going to burst with happiness (I love it when I get to ride the ferries built in Seattle). It was the perfect end to the day's Lopez Island adventure. There is a restroom if you need to go while you are waiting. The entrance is turned away from the holding lanes to provide maximum privacy while using. The Lopez Island Ferry Terminal is a good place to sit back and relax and take in your nature surroundings.

    I take my rare opportunities for ferry travel very seriously, and that's why I appreciate it when…read morethere's a nice, big, sturdy dock to securely hold the big metal floating behemoth in place while my vehicle (and others) are loaded/unloaded. And I can safely say that the Lopez Island Ferry Dock does the job quite well. While it's been years since I visited Lopez, it was a stop on my recent superferry trip from Friday Harbor to Anacortes, and I found myself enthusiastically hurrying to the front (er, back?) of the ship to watch the vehicles pull out onto the island. Well, the one vehicle that was pulling out onto the island on this particular Sunday evening journey. Still, the ferry did its duty as the car left the boat and traveled over the oft-scary-sounding "kerplunk" ramp that serves as a temporary bridge between the vessel and land. And - aided by recently-upgraded pillars on both the port and starboard - the ferry stayed firmly in place while several cars loaded for their journey back to the mainland. My only complaint about the Lopez dock is that there are no services available. So make sure to bring a snack and some water if you think you'll be hungry. 'Cuz it's a long drive back to town (well, really only a few miles) if you forgot anything.

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    Guemes Island Ferry - Ferry dock

    Guemes Island Ferry

    4.7(7 reviews)
    15.7 mi

    Great service to a local PNW Island Paradise for exploration and fun day trip out of dodge!…read more One of my wife's favorite places to explore and learn about the history and mystery of living alone, on a private island with very distant neighbors. We stayed at an amazing resort that was comfortable, cozy, with lots of interesting homes and beach front to explore. SFTS "Short funny true story." After we arrived and checked in I decided to take a short nap on the couch when I was suddenly awakened by a lady asking me..."what I was doing in her cabin?" What she didn't realize. was, she mistakenly thought she was in her cabin, right next to ours, and we had a laugh, and fireside chat later that evening. You know...you meet the most interesting people on the beach...and learn so much about the locals...what a fun anniversary getaway for anyone who likes to explore and have some quiet time/beach time, nap time!

    This was our first trip to Guemes Island. We parked in the parking lot to the east of the Ferry…read moreterminal, which was nearly full of cars. We bikes on there ferry. There are no bathrooms that we could locate on the Anacortes ferry terminal, luckily the Guemes Island store has that covered. The attendant in the office was very helpful, and it's very simple to load and unload a bike from this very casual, and pleasant ferry. If you take a car on the weekend days, or Friday during the summer months be prepared to wait in line, the ferry is small and the line of cars on both sides was quite long. We really enjoyed Guemes Island, we will be returning soon.

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    Guemes Island Ferry - Replacement ferry till they fix car ferry. 5-20-14. Beautiful day! :-)

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    Replacement ferry till they fix car ferry. 5-20-14. Beautiful day! :-)

    BC Ferries Swartz Bay Terminal

    BC Ferries Swartz Bay Terminal

    3.8(27 reviews)
    22.2 mi

    The Swartz Bay terminal is really well organized and labeled. I have used both the vehicle side and…read morethe walk-in side many many times. For walk-on, the waiting area is very close to the entrance to the terminal and so you can arrive quite late and still make it on to the ferry. There is a free luggage check-in service from Swartz Bay to Tsawassen that I use all the time. Just weigh the bag, attach a heavy tag if necessary and slide it down the baggage slide! I love it as I don't have to carry luggage onto the ferry. Luggage arriving from Vancouver get put on the carousel outside - it can sometimes take awhile to arrive. From the vehicle side, it's very easy to get on with a ferry reservation. If arriving early enough, there is very little lines to get in and service is very fast. There is a small cafe once in the waiting area to use the washroom and grab snacks. The terminal staff are all very nice and informative. Everything is well labeled so visitors won't get lost. It is also pretty clean considering how many people travel through each day. On holidays and weekends, it can be crowded. There are two bus lines that go to downtown which are very slow and get crowded quickly. Sometimes it won't even be able to fit everyone and people have to wait at least an hour for the next one. There are taxis that typically wait outside the terminal, but there are usually very few so be sure to get outside quickly.

    Catching the ferry between Vancouver and Victoria was an educational experience!…read more There are different ferries at different ports and some of them go to different islands. Finding the correct one was the challenge! This is the one to get from Victoria to Vancouver. We didn't have a reservation. We missed the 7pm ferry; paid for the 9pm ferry (2 adults and one undersized vehicle less than 20 feet); and waited to board. We locked the car and used the restroom at the restaurant. There was an announcement that told passengers to get their vehicles ready to board. The process was very organized and the staff waved vehicles into the designated lanes and motioned vehicles to get closer to the car ahead of them. On board, we used the restroom, walked past the cafeteria and restaurant, browsed the gift shop where my niece purchased a magnet, and found seats to wait out the hour and a half trip. Overall, it was a pleasant experience! We probably will do this again some day!

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