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Washington State Ferries
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Official WSDOT Bluesky account for Washington State Ferries information. Monitored 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Today I’m feeling grateful for views like this 🙂‍↕️
November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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The upcoming holiday has us thinking about things we are thankful for-our crew who work hard to get us where we need to go, the @wsdot.wa.gov app that has schedules & alerts, 10% increase in daily sailings, and, of course, our riders who trust us with their holiday travel plans.
Three people in jackets lean over a ferry railing, looking at distant forested islands under a cloudy sky.
November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Check out the latest Weekly Update! wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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We’re with @pwhltorrent.bsky.social at Colman Dock today. Come see us, tell us your favorite ferry fact, and get a limited-edition ORCA card!
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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It was a gorgeous day on the Point defiance Tahlequah route yesterday!
November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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On Saturday, the United States Sailing Foundation and The Sailing Foundation presented Capt. John McMillen with a letter of commendation for his and the Suquamish crew’s quick actions that helped save two sailors on March 8.
A large white and green ferry with multiple decks on a calm sea, with birds perched in the foreground. A group of seven people standing together in a pilothouse, one holding a baby and another a document.
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Catch up on all the latest happenings at Washington State Ferries! The latest edition of the Weekly Update is out now: wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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We never plan on break downs, but we are always ready when it happens. Today, the #Samish needed urgent repairs and our crew sprung into action, working tirelessly to get the vessel ready to get back into service. Repairs are ongoing and updates will be provided as we get them.
November 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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On #VeteransDay, all our ferries underway at 11:11 a.m. will sound their whistle in tribute to those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Each vessel in service tomorrow, Nov. 11, will fly a military branch flag (or a Merchant Marine flag) and the POW/MIA flag. wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2...
Veterans Day tribute by Washington State Ferries with military emblems and American flag. American, U.S. Navy, Washington state and POW/MIA flags flying on the ferry Walla Walla.
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Good morning!🍂It's a gray and rainy start to this fall day... but things are a bit brighter thanks to the colorful leaves this time of the year! #wawx
A wet curved road near Bainbridge terminal with vehicles surrounded by trees with autumn colors. A wet road intersection near Edmonds terminal with autumn trees and overcast skies. A road lined with autumn trees leading to the Point Defiance Ferry Booth. A straight road near Fauntleroy terminal with cars, bordered by trees and houses on an overcast day.
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Check out the latest edition of the Weekly Update! We have a message from Steve Nevey, Mukilteo/Clinton closures in early 2026, whale sightings from the Chetzemoka, new WSF souvenirs, sailing stats, customer kudos and more! wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...
November 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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We've finalized the schedule for work affecting our Mukilteo/Clinton route in early '26.

On these dates, the last am sailing will be the 830a out of Clin and 9a out of Muk. Service will resume with 1p Clin departure & 130p Muk departure.

Save this for easy reference!
Ferry at a dock with superimposed calendar showing Mukilteo Wingwall Construction Dates for January and February 2026. Transcribed Text: Mukilteo Wingwall Construction Dates January 2026 (Highlighted in red - 6, 8, 9, 13,16. Highlighted in yellow - 20, 21, 22, 27, 29) February 2026 (Highlighted in red - 3, 4, 6, 9. Highlighted in yellow - 16, 17, 18, 20) Highlighted in red: Last morning sailings at 8:30 from Clinton and 9 a.m. from Mukilteo. Highlighted in yellow: Final round trip canceled. Last sailings at 11:30 p.m. from Clinton and 12:15 a.m. from Mukilteo.
November 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Happy Halloween! Don’t be scared of daylight saving coming this weekend… The full sailing day of Sat, 11/1, will start and end on PDT. Terminals & vessels will turn their clocks back 1 hr at the end of the Sat sailing schedule. The sailing day starting on Sun 11/2, will be under PST.
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Check out the latest edition of the Weekly Update! Stories include the end of daylight saving time, future scientists and sustainability work, Halloween wishes, sailing stats and more! wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...
A foggy scene with a ferry sailing on open water. Group of teens on a dock with snacks, cloudy sky and boats in the background. A carved illuminated pumpkin on a porch at night. The design is the WSF logo. The car deck of a ferry n the dark.
October 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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It's almost Halloween and we are getting in the spirit! Check out this jack-o-lantern carved by one of our inspector specialists, Brenton Null. Have a ferry spoooooky Wednesday!
Three carved and illuminated pumpkins on a porch at night.
October 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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A ghost sits on a chair on a ferry.
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Good morning! While it was a mostly wet and windy weekend, our commodore Capt. Curt Larson managed to spot this glimpse of brightness amidst the stormy weather. Taken from aboard #Tokitae at our #Mukilteo terminal looking north toward Everett. #wawx
A bright rainbow over water with a boat deck in the foreground and a tree-lined coast on the right.
October 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Weather could change this schedule as we need visibility for pile driving because work must stop if a protected marine mammal is spotted. We are finalizing the schedule with the contractor & plan to share the exact 9 days soon so you can plan ahead. Work must finish by 2/13/26.
October 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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We now have a rough timeline for construction that will affect our #Mukilteo/#Clinton route early 2026. The 9 weekdays of midday sailing cancellations will likely occur during the first two full weeks of January and the first two full weeks of February. More info in these slides:
October 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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This week's edition of the Weekly Update includes info about winter vehicle reservations, the rescue by the Wenatchee, Clinton/Mukilteo construction, an earthquake drill and more!
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A large ferry docked at a terminal with nearby red-roofed buildings and parked vehicles. People crouching under a table during an emergency drill with medical bags nearby. Parking area with cars, a white pickup truck, and people in high-visibility vests directing traffic. People navigating a busy ferry terminal with staff in green vests.
October 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Beautiful sunrise captured by employee Tim Kutter from last weekend. Happy Thursday ferry friends!
A pink and orange sunrise viewed from the top deck of a ferry with the Seattle skyline in the background.
October 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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It's #NationalMakeADogsDay and what better way to do that than to take your pup on a ferry ride! Dogs are allowed everywhere their person is, with the exception of the galley. Dogs must remain leashed and under control at all times.
A leashed golden retriever on the sun deck of a ferry.
October 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Good morning 🌞

📸 Aiden Wahl OS
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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That’s dolphin for: Heads up Seattle/Bremerton commuters! We will be replacing two floating dolphin structures at our Bremerton terminal this winter. What’s a dolphin? A dolphin is a landing aid used to help our captains navigate into our docks.
October 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Today at 12:30 p.m., all ferries underway across our system will sound their whistles in unison to rally the team ahead of Game 5 at 3:08 p.m. From the Salish Sea to T-Mobile Park, Washington State Ferries is cheering the @Mariners full steam ahead toward the World Series!
A mariners flag being raised on board a ferry during sunrise with Mount Rainier in the background.
October 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM