Arriving on Vashon Island to the ferry terminal. It is quick and efficient. My first time on this…read moreferry to the island and I learned a lot of things about the process. Cars line up on the side of the road to wait to get on the ferry. Definitely a cool experience.

When it comes to view, no doubt it's one of the best especially seeing the horizon as the sun…read moreslowly goes down. But the queue of the cars waiting to hop on the ferry - weariness! I mean, with the traffic coming in, and you are in line it's a bit crazy and my anxiety kinda trigger. Then include those staffs working there, most of them ain't no Aloha, tetchy aunties and uncles! But since this is the main hub going to Fort Defiance you gotta deal with it and hope for the best.

The WA state ferry system is amazing…read more We went on this to the island off Point Defiance. The crew and staff overall were great. Easy on easy off and a great ride. The views while crossing are spectacular and it's a great overall experience. Anytime you can take the ferry you have to because it's a perfect way to enjoy Washington and the islands

Needed to take the ferry to Vashon Island for the Yelp Passport to Vashon event, but couldn't find…read moremuch on the process of how to take the ferry because even though the website tells you which locations you can make a reservation on, it doesn't tell you what to expect. I'm new to Washington, so I had a little anxiety about this since I didn't know what I was doing. All I knew from our Yelp manager was to get there early because a ferry was involved, and that meant waiting to board a ship. So what I did was plug the address to the event location into the GPS and it led us straight to the pay booth. You will pay about $20 for your car to get on the ferry and $6 per person in the vehicle. That price is for a round trip fee. Driving on, we saw people parked on the right side and we assumed this is where we wait to load the boat. There were four lanes to load, but they fill up from right to left which helped to ensure a first come first serve order to the proceedings. Some people got out of their cars and walked their dogs around the parking lot. That was fine because it was easy to see where the ferry was on the water so you wouldn't have to scramble back to load. It took the ferry quite a while to return. We found out later that it was because there were a few large delivery trucks on board, so it might have been dicey loading them. We got on board and like all the tourists, and the deck hands showed us which line to get into (I realized that they can't just let you load by filling up the lines because the weight has to be evenly distributed on the boat, even during the load, so don't worry that someone is going to be able to get off the boat in front of you when they were originally behind you- the crew knows what they're doing). We then got out of the car and headed to the observation deck for the view. The locals stayed in their cars, knowing that this would be a quick ride on and off. As soon as we docked, the deck hands sorted us out and directed who got to leave first. From there it was follow the GPS to your destination. You can ride the ferry as just a passenger but I'm so grateful we took our car. It looks like if you're waiting for an Uber, you'll be waiting for awhile, so having a car is necessary to get around the island.

Had a great tour on one of the Navy Whale boats. The Captain was very knowledgeable and friendly…read more Learned a lot about Gig Harbor and the history of the Tacoma Narrows bridges. Along with seeing lots of wildlife (bald eagles, harbor seals, and giant sea lions), we got to see Salmon Beach, a unique waterfront Tacoma neighborhood only accessible by hiking or boat.

Fun boat ride to see wild life and the islands outside of gig harbor. Definitely worth the $50, the…read moretour guide was knowledgeable and spoke clearly. Fun getting out on the water on a clear day. We ran 10 minutes behind and they were even nice enough to wait for us!!! Left a nice tip!

Do not use this service. We were exchanging emails with Vashon Shuttle to help out with our wedding…read moreand on-island transportation. After sending them the information they requested to complete the form, we have not heard from them in a month, despite repeated follow-up inquiries. Our wedding is in two weeks and we have still heard nothing. I understand challenges posed by COVID have hit this industry hard but it is not too much to ask to reply to an email.

If you have anything unusual even if you tell them, they can not handle it. When you say you have…read moresix people with two car seats, 12 pieces of luggage and one dog with kennel and are willing to pay for two vans, showing up with one van and two women -- one driver and one ready for fun after they drop you off -- is not acceptable. Neither woman helped put in car seats or loaded one thing and the second women sat in front while we squeezed two people in between luggage in the back because we needed to make the ferry. Plus the dog had to straddle between the front seat and first row--there was no other place and the extra woman complained as they had a broken part??? We made it work because we had to but these people are not professionals

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...

If you're planning on doing a roundtrip to Bainbridge on the Ferry, account for around 3 hours for…read morethe Ferry portion. For walk-ons, they recommend getting there at least 15 minutes in advance. For driving on, it is recommended to get there at least 30 minutes in advance. The ferry runs roughly every 50-60 minutes - the schedule is posted on their website. For us, we decided to drive. On the way to Bainbridge, the car price ($27.81) included the cost of the driver, but we had to pay an additional $11.69 for an adult passenger. The kids were free. On the way back to Seattle, we just had to pay the car price (return tickets are free). We spent well over 3 hours with the ferry due to getting there early to enter the queue, loading/unloading, a delay, and then the transit time on the Puget Sound. For the queue, cars are lined up in columns with employees directing traffic. Once we parked, we were free to explore the upper passenger levels. The ferry is massive, so there is plenty of seating inside and a good amount of railing space on the outside if you want an unobstructed view. In my opinion, of all the different scenic spots we tried to visit, this ride gave the best views of Seattle. Restrooms on board. Coolest sighting - if you watch the water, every now and then, you'll see an Egg Yolk Jellyfish. They're bright yellow and grow up to two feet in diameter. Is it worth it? I think if you have time to spare, it's something worth doing. Definitely avoid if you're in a rush. Brendan's Rating: 4.8 Charlotte's Rating: 4.0 Shanying's Rating: 3.0 Winston's Rating: 4.0

Writing this as a visitor to the area and left with a bad memory of the experience due to the poor…read morecustomer service from the employee at the toll booth before entering the drive in line for the ferry. Be aware as you are driving in that you cannot change lanes once you get closer to the entrance and if using Google Maps it will automatically take you towards the walk in lane. The employee at the toll booth was incredibly rude and borderline berated our car full of women when he informed us that changing lanes is a ticketed offense in the area. There are signs on the way in however none of them state that changing lanes is prohibited.

We had trouble buying tickets for the fast ferry and Evan (employee) was friendly and helpful and…read moreexplained the process. Also saved us money on the purchase.

I enjoy catching the ferry via motor vehicle. We're in Port Orchard so it took 15 mins to arrive…read more The worker will instruct you which number lane to enter. This location allows foot traffic, bicycles and motor vehicles. One way or round trip. Check the schedule for departure and arrival times. Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes before scheduled departure time. Take a break from tolls and traffic. Yes. We opted for one way from Bremerton to Seattle. Ferry departed and arrived to Seattle on time within one hour. Once you step out with your valuables and lock the vehicle, you're able to walk upstairs, enjoy the view indoors and outdoors. I had fun chillin' outside on a clear day. There were families taking photos of the scenery or groupies. We sat in the first row indoors. Some of our relatives decided to order sandwich, snacks and a beverage. There's also restrooms. If you must, use the restroom in advance before the ferry arrives at the destination to avoid rushing back to the vehicle downstairs and be mindful of others having to leave. Our route was the fast ferry where we go through Rich Pass, you'll see Port Orchard to the right and Bainbridge Island on the left, then make your way to Seattle. Smooth ride.

Fauntleroy - what an unusual name. hehe. What a…read morespontaneous visit and ride on the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal and a great experience too!! We were on our way to Point Robinson Park to see the Troll but didn't know we had to take a Ferry to get there, hehe. Even though it was later during the day, I told the other half lets do it, lets go on the Ferry!! hehe. I always wanted to see how the Ferry works with vehicle, last Ferry ride we parked our car and hopped on the Ferry this time we got to try it out, pretty cool. Made me wish Oahu had the ferry- to go to the other islands, so junk that they had to stopped the ferry! I didn't see any info. posted for the cost to bring your car on the Ferry, there wasn't any info. on Ferry schedule either. After asking attendant, we paid $24.95 per car which includes the fare for driver and $14.90 additional per adult. This is for round trip. Need to let the attendant know where you are going, for us its Vashon Island with a V!! Staff will assist you on where to go and when to go on the ferry, pretty cool experience, once the Fauntleroy Ferry runs, I loved the scenic views of Olympic mountain, just loved the experience! So cool, upon arriving we drove off to see and explore Vashon Island. The junk part is we arrived late so not much time, will start bright and early to have an entire day.

I was a little stressed driving to Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal as it was my first time driving a…read morevehicle aboard a ship, but the process was actually fairly straightforward. I would definitely recommend arriving early as the line to board can span the length of Fauntleroy St. Roundtrip tickets are reasonably priced, with adults being $6.75 pp and cars being $29.55 (price also includes driver). You are directed to a lane after purchasing your tickets, which you will stay in as it leads aboard to the ferry. There are also workers who will direct you in case you get confused. I thought it was a very cool experience and loved that you could turn your car off and go upstairs to the deck and take in the views. The ferry ride is pretty short-- about 20 minutes or so and there are restrooms, board games, and concessions available. I picked up some hummus and pretzels for $6.52. PS- The ferry terminal has two destinations; Vashon and Soundworth. Make sure you go to the right lane!!!

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 :)

Wonderful and efficient transportation to and from Seattle and Bainbridge Island…read more The ferry is spacious with ample indoor and outdoor seating. There's even a hybrid seating that allows you to feel like you're outdoor but it has an awning that blocks the wind. Make sure to check the schedule for accurate boarding times!