Spring into a new sailing schedule

Washington State Ferries sails into its busy season with the spring schedule starting Sunday, March 22. Peak season surcharge fare increases go into effect May 1.

For this year’s spring-holiday travel, customers can beat the Mother’s Day and Memorial Day rush by reserving a space to and from the San Juan Islands. Sailings are filling fast, however WSF will release two more blocks of vehicle reservations two weeks before, and then two days before each sailing departs. Reservations are also available on the Port Townsend/Coupeville route and for international sailings between Anacortes and Sidney B.C.

Detail of spring schedule changes
• Anacortes/Sidney, B.C. route opens with one round-trip per day.
• Weekend inter-island service returns in the San Juan Islands, and additional weekday sailings to and from Anacortes.
• Three-boat service on the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route returns on Saturdays and Sundays, plus five minute sailing time adjustments during weekday a.m./p.m. commute hours.
• A second ferry joins the Port Townsend/Coupeville route starting Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10.

Plan for Port Townsend/Coupeville weekend closure
On Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, WSF will close the Coupeville terminal for around-the-clock repairs to the transfer span that connects the ferry to the dock. There will be no service on the Port Townsend/Coupeville route during this time. Sign up for route alerts to get the latest information.
Annual peak-season fare surcharges
Annual peak-season fare surcharges begin May 1 and remain in effect until Sept. 30. Surcharges apply to single-use vehicle and driver fares only. Customers using multi-ride tickets are exempt.
• All routes (except in the San Juan Islands) will carry a 25-percent peak-season surcharge.
• In the San Juan Islands, a 35-percent peak-season surcharge will be added to the cost of single-use tickets.