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Washington State Ferries


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 332 attractions in Seattle
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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Attraction type: Ferry, Public transportation system
Address: 2911 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98121
Tel: 206 464 6400
Fax: 206 515 3413

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5 of 5 stars
Holidaytravelfan   43 contributions
Vancouver, Canada
Oct 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Visited Seattle for the 3rd time and it was my first trip on the ferry to Bainbridge. We had a lovely sunny day and it was just fantatic being on the boat, taking pictures of the Seattle Skyline. And compared to the touristy harbor cruises, it it so cheap. About 6 bucks per person round-trip! As others wrote, one can... more

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4 of 5 stars
Brayette   21 contributions
California
Sep 20, 2009

We took the Ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island with our rental car. It was fun and different driving the car on and off the Ferry. We went upstairs to the Passenger compartment and enjoyed something hot to drink and a pastry from their onboard caffe. Reasonable prices on the food and a nice view from the Ferry of Seattle... more

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5 of 5 stars
homerba   2 contributions
Dallas, TX
Aug 31, 2009

We took the ferry on a day trip to BI from Seattle. We had an early lunch at the Pub on the Bay, took the 90 minute island tour and explored the island for a few hours. Its well worth the short trip and a great way to spend the day. more

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5 of 5 stars
TxJaysFan   16 contributions
Omaha, Nebraska
Aug 3, 2009

We took the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattle and had an amazing view. It was the hottest week on record in Seattle but there was (for the most part) and great, cool breeze while on the ferry. I almost wish we would have made time for another trip or two on the ferry. A great, cheap way to see... more

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4 of 5 stars
accountant_guy   46 contributions
accountant_guy
Aug 3, 2009

My wife and I took a trip to Bainbridge Island on the Washington State Ferries during our recent trip to Seattle. I must say it was really a fascinating study of the culture of the area. We arrived at about 6:15PM to find the 6:30 ferry full (we were traveling by car). This resulted in a 65 minute wait for... more

Love it!!!
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5 of 5 stars
Tienne   22 contributions
Dallas
Jun 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

At first, we were not sure that we would like to ride the state ferry but once there, we felt amazed!! We love it. It's a big boat so it's safer and steady. We rode this boat to go to Bainbridge island. We got the best view of Seattle and its skyline from the boat. Highly recommended. more

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4 of 5 stars
killertofu7   9 contributions
seattle, wa
Mar 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

i have used ferries many times to get places. i usually take the seattle to bremerton ferry to get out there and visit my family. it's not only convenient, but on a sunny day you get the most gorgeous views of the city. more

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5 of 5 stars
vinee_s   7 contributions
chicago
Jan 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Most amazing views of the city. We were lucky to take the ride when it was very sunny in Seatlle which was very unusual for Seatlle. The views truly are breathtaking. We went to Bainbridge island which is a very small town but very cosy. Since it is state, it is very cheap but I would pay alot more money... more

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4 of 5 stars
TimJ_18   11 contributions
Calgary, Alberta
Dec 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife had never been on a ferry boat. We took the shortest ferry boat ride from the Seattle port. It was a great way to see a view of the city from the water. This was a very cheap but fun activity to do in Seattle. more

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5 of 5 stars
luvplayacar   63 contributions
Houston, Texas
Nov 20, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Well for under $14.00 for 2, how could this not be a great excursion! We went to Bainbridge Island. It fit in well with touring International and the Pioneer Square section of town. It was a short ride and a wonderful photo opportunity on both sides of the boat. One side of downtown Seattle and the other of the small... more

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Washington State Ferries Address

2911 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Tel: 206 464 6400 Fax: 206 515 3413