Purchased a pedestrian ticket which is $11.35 from Seattle to Bainbridge (pedestrian is free from…read moreBainbridge to Seattle). Everything was smooth regarding the purchase, boarding, ~30 minute ride, and dismissal to the island. Ferry for our return to Seattle arrived after to island several minutes after it was supposed to have departed. Wasn't a big deal as a pedestrian with a free schedule, but folks with a tight fit might want to allow a little more cushion in their planning. Driving a car on the ferry seemed like it would be a different animal as they were backed up in the parking lanes waiting to load on both ends. Not sure if they were all accommodated or had to wait for the next ferry, but I don't believe they take reservations for such things.

This was my first time taking a ferry that also transports cars, and it was such a fun experience!…read moreWe did have to wait about an hour before departure since we were bringing our car along, but we made the most of it by walking around the pier and pike place market before returning when it was time to board. I thought it was really interesting that you have the option to either stay in your car for the duration of the ride or head upstairs to enjoy the indoor seating areas and walk around the ferry. There was also food available for purchase, plus puzzles and other little activities to help pass the time. My absolute favorite part, though, was taking in the views. The Seattle skyline, Bainbridge island, and the ocean scenery were all beautiful to look at throughout the ride. The trip back was especially stunning since we caught it during sunset golden hour, which made everything even more picturesque!! Overall, this was a very enjoyable experience and a fun way to travel to and from Bainbridge Island! I would definitely do it again :)

The Seattle-Bainbridge Island route is one of several operated by the Washington State Ferries…read moresystem, which is the largest ferry network in the United States!!! And my first time experiencing anything like it. My friend Emma drove us on with her car, but you can walk or bike on. The ferry ride itself continues to be one of the most iconic travel experiences in the Seattle area. Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, and the surrounding islands we were able to see so clearly on this beautiful hot day. The ferry's name comes from the word wenatch in the Yakama laguage, which means "river flowing from canyon". Such a wonderful experience so glad we had perfect weather and the best company to enjoy the day with.

I had a great time at Seattle Ferry Terminal. From the first floor, go up the elevator. The 2nd…read morefloor has the information booth where tickets can be purchased. For $11.35, passengers get a round trip ferry ride. I went to Bainbridge Island. I recommend reviewing the departure times, as the waits in between are a decent amount of time apart. The waiting area has restrooms and Puget Sound Perks, a coffee and food stand. The staff is very friendly and answered questions with a good attitude!

Very cool ship, and surprisingly big. Nice, comfy, and there was even a cafe on board. Crazy prices…read morethough for the cafe. please lower prices Price for the actuall ferry really isn't that bad, free for youth. If you are bringing your car though, it can get expensive. Lots of great views of seattle and the space needle. Overall great experience if you need to get across elliot bay.

The Wa state ferry system is now charging a 3% fee to use debit…read more Not only does this system price gouge the public during the summer months, now they're adding a 3% fee because they think they need to recoup the charges incurred for whatever reason. Like every other business, with the loss of the penny, are gonna round up and now they're gonna generate more revenue on the backs of the consumers, which are now nothing more than a piggy bank to these fuckers Bring cash, moving forward...

Skip the Argosy Cruise And walk onto this cheaper alternative. Pack yourself a picnic and sit back…read moreand enjoy the views. The boat is a bit messy with lots of popcorn debris but nothing that really bothers you.

not my first ferry but the first driving s vehicle onto…read more It was cool Me my parents and my nieces and nephew took a random trip (thanks covey (nickname for covid) to seattle cuz pops wanted seafood so we drove from Utah to Washington got into the city checked into our hotel and then did the sightseeing thing at the needle greys anatomy Bruce Lee stuff like that but my favorite part was this boat ride You know, cars are like people so you don't want to be like shoulder to shoulder with some people cuz bubble but (not bubble butt. That's different) yeah this boat ride was fun for us We liked the views of the city fading off into the distance and the mountain that looks like the volcano that destroyed Pompeii. Didn't see any whales or wildlife maybe cuz humans chased em away with their stinky odor The vending machines were probably broken cuz we fed em so much People were nice and we all did a fantastic job at the social distance thing. I think Nobody went overboard and the view of the city pulling back up was dope af Mālō

We took the Harbor Cruise as part of our City Pass package, thinking it would be a good use of time…read moreand a fun way to see Seattle from a different perspective. We ended up really enjoying the tour and would highly recommend to visitors. This would especially be a great thing to add to your itinerary if you're only in the city for a short time, as you get to see a lot of landmarks in a short time. You also get to hear about the city's history and key industries. The ride overall is pretty smooth, and my husband, who gets motion sickness, was totally fine. The boat when docked can experience a little more motion, however, so your mileage may vary. We also found it easy to get seats with good views, and the guides were easy to hear anywhere on the boat. The crew were friendly and engaging, and Angelo and the other staff were very kind to us when my husband and I mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary.

We reserved our spots for 4pm via CityPass tickets. People started lining up 20-25 minutes prior to…read moregrab the seats at the top of the deck. The check-in and onboarding process was super easy. The ship promptly left dock at designated time. The top deck had open view. The second level had enclosed area with glass window views. Also both ends were open to guests as well. From start to end, the staff member did an amazing job of narrating many aspects of the views from the deck. A lot of it was about the downtown Seattle buildings, Space Needle, buildings and parks by the shore, the sea ports and many other cool facts along the way. I throughly enjoyed the hour long tour. The weather was also fantastic to take stunning pictures of the downtown, the mountains and the port. They also had a bar in second level where they served alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, pop corn and some small snacks. Prices were decent for it being a tourist activity. We liked both popcorn and the strawberry lemonade.

The tour was great, but the staff was better. From what I gathered we got a little unlucky with how…read morefew whales we saw but it was still so much fun. Everyone was so kind and helpful, especially Justin! Thank you guys! (Also they do warn you to layer up... but I'm double warning you. It was much colder than I thought it would be)

Whether your interest is in seeing whales in the wild, birds from eagles and osprey or puffins, or…read moreseeing the wonders of Puget Sound and the Salish Sea, family-owned Puget Sound Express will bring you an amazing experience. The crew is professional and welcoming. The naturalist shares in picture and word, background for species and individual whales that enhance and educate. I get express strongly enough my recommendation for such an enriching experience.

Captain Larry treated us to a 1x1/2 hour cruise around lake union and shared his expansive…read moreknowledge of the area and it's history. What a perfect way to celebrate my wife's 40th. We sailed off into the sunset. Check out the pics. Thanks Larry.

I took the beginner's course with Anna and Nick, who were both amazing captains and instructors…read more Anna relocated after several classes, which I understood at the start, and Nick picked up for the last of my classes. I got some great instruction from them both, with helpful quizzing on what I had learned, and opportunities to put learning into practice. Both instructors were such a joy to sail with and learn from. Nick's broad experience and passion for teaching really shine through! Additionally, Lake Union Charters is one of the very few places that could accommodate my schedule for sailing lessons. I am a breastfeeding mama, so I can only be away from my little one for a few hours at a time, and most schools do their beginner's courses over a weekend of 8hr days. I also felt that my 2 hour/class 6 class beginner package was the perfect spacing to allow knowledge, book learning, and the experience I was accumulating to really soak in. These guys are awesome!

10/10!!!! SO EXCITED I SAW GREY WHALES & ORCAS!!! (&ETC)…read more Based on the reviews we were a little scared to try this company BUT it turned out so amazing! I think people only leave bad reviews when they don't get what they exactly want! Anyway- the workers were so welcoming! The process was very easy from buying the tickets to the end! We got there just in time (not the 45 min ahead like it said) and it was perfect! (Maybe before we were the first boat of the day?) Once in the charter it didn't take long for us to leave. While they are taking us out towards where the whales are... They told us a bunch of stories a bunch of scientific facts and a bunch of tips and tricks! We also saw a bunch of sea life just heading out to the whale areas! (Seals, starfish, birds, fish, jellyfish , etc) The ride was smooth and beautiful- DEFINITELY COLD (even if it's 90F in Seattle)! But the views are beautiful- both of the sea and Seattle!! It didn't take very long to get to the areas but once we did everyone had the same goal - SPOT THE WHALES!!! It didn't take us too long because we got lucky! There was a lot of activity that day! We ended up seeing 6 different orcas and 1 grey whale!! Super fun start to our day and now I can say I saw whales(:

Ok. This review is of the Emerald Clipper wildlife and whale watching cruise. FIVE STARS!!! My…read morewife and I stumbled into the adventure as we made an error I made in booking our Victoria Clipper day trip. For sure we will head to Victoria later. But my god what a wonderful experience we had whale watching with the Emerald Clipper. Firstly this power catamaran has been in service for 3 months as of this review. It is absolutely beautiful, comfortable and fast!!! We left pier 69 in Seattle and booked on up to the Eastern shores of Whidbey Island where we encountered a rare-ish sighting and 30 minute hang with a Grey Whale. So amazing. We then turned south to round the tip of Whidbey where we almost tripped over a second Grey Whale. My god!! There are whales In puget sound!!! But we didn't hang with this guy as the captain was focussed on getting us just about into the strait of Juan de Fuca for an incredible experience with a small family pod of Biggs Transient Orca!! It was breath taking!!! All I can say is get out there. This experience was amazing. The luxury of the boat the friendliest crew and a full bar with lovely food options makes this a real pleasure cruise!! Loved it!!

We took the ice cream cruise last weekend and had the best time. The crew members give a friendly…read morewelcome. Mike, the captain, gives great narration during the 45 minute excursion. We are Seattle area natives and still learned some new facts. He talked just enough but not the entire time which was perfect. There are upper and lower decks - you choose which one when you purchase your ticket. We did the upper deck and it was perfect for a gorgeous sunny day. The ice cream selection is great and it's reasonably priced. 100% recommend!

I did this with my family for my birthday and it was great. We did the Ice Cream Cruise and Captain…read moreMike was very informative and his crew was helpful and friendly. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to see the Seattle waterways.