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Washington State Ferries

2911 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
206 464 6400
As featured in 3 days in Seattle
Ranked #6 of 210 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 472 Reviews
Type: Ferries/ Boats, Public Transportation Systems
Fee: No
Traveler Description: Any visit to Seattle that doesn't include even a short ferry trip is one that left out a real experience. Because of its geography, Seattle relies on... more »
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

Decided to go south to Seattle via Whitbey Island. Crossed on th Mulkoteo Ferry for a short hop to the Mainland (20min,?). Just enough time to have a cool drink and enjoy the scenery. I always find the ferry staff friendly & efficient! ! More

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Bergenfield, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

When visiting the Islands the ferry is the only way to cruise...you can drive to some of them (Bainbridge, Port Townsend, or Whidbey), but you save time with the ferry. Plus you get to see the scenic water ways and the hidden homes and mansions in secluded splendor ! More

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Seattle
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

You feel you're going someplace special when you get on a ferry, even if it's a 2-hour trip. They are clean, run on time unless the weather is horrid, have options (car or walk on) and spacious. You enter lalaland for awhile and it's a great stress reducer. More

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San Francisco, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Not to be missed! The view is breathtaking, the air is fresh. I cannot say one negative thing about the ferries! More

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Tacoma, Washington
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

It was great and safe for being out on the water. No reason to bring the car if you plan to ride back as well. Great photo opportunity too. More

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Tacoma
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Eating a cup of delicious chowder while listening to the seagulls as the wind whips your face... There just isn't any better "Washington" experience! More

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Ukiah, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I've rode the ferry from several ports. It is an easy way to get around the Puget Sonud. The plus to it is that is you get to see the beauty of the Sound and you can relax on the ferry. More

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Morristown, New Jersey
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63 reviews 63 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

When ever we go to Washington on vacation we always use the Ferries. What a fantastic way to travel. We usually take the Seattle to Bremerton Ferry and Bremerton to Seattle Ferry. Some times we drive aboard, and other times we park in Bremerton and walk aboard. I prefer walking aboard when visiting Seattle which is less stressful for me... More

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CAPE CORAL, FL
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

we took 3 different Ferries while we were in Seattle. One trip was for a convention and they took us all the way around the sound and showed us some cool houseboats, etc that people lied on. They even go out in the fog and gloomieness of the day. One day we went on a trip to Canada and it... More

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Los Angeles, CA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Beautiful, short trip from the south end of Whidbey Island to Mulkilteo. Left our car and when up on top of Ferry. Not only is is a beautiful trip, it is a shortcut to get from Whidbey Island to Mukilteo and Seattle. More

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