Water is everywhere in Washington - that's what makes travel here so unique. Whether touring a special area or en route to a particular destination, doing it by water can be both fun and practical; sometimes, it may be the only choice. Below you'll find a list of ferries and charter companies operating for your convenience and enjoyment. See our Distinctly Washington section for Special Cruises and Outdoor Fun for recreational charters.
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Alaska Marine Highway System (Bellingham-Alaska)
(800) 642-0066 or (360) 676-8445, Canada (800) 665-6414
Daily, passenger and auto

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Bill Walsh Westport/Ocean Shores Ferry (Westport-Ocean Shores)
(360) 268-0047
Memorial Day thru Labor Day, passenger only

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Black Ball Transport, Inc./Coho (Port Angeles-Victoria, B.C.)
(360) 457-4491, Seattle (206) 622-2222 (M-F), Victoria, B.C. (250) 386-2202
Daily, passenger and auto

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Gifford Free Ferry (Gifford-Inchelium)
(509) 634-8804
Daily, passenger and auto, across Roosevelt Lake in NE Washington

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Horluck Transportation Co., Inc. (Port Orchard-Bremerton)
(360) 876-2300
Daily, passenger only

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Keller Free Ferry (Wilbur-Keller)
(509) 725-4191
Daily, passenger and auto, across the Columbia River (SR 21)

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Lake Chelan Boat Company (Chelan-Stehekin)
(509) 682-2224, reservations 682-4584
Year-round, passenger only

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Pierce County Ferries (Steilacoom Dock-Anderson Island)
(253) 581-6290
Daily, passenger and auto

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Puget Sound Express (Port Townsend-San Juan Island)
(360) 385-5288
April thru October, passenger only

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San Juan Island Commuter (Bellingham-16 San Juan Islands, including Orcas Island & San Juan Island)
(888) 734-8180, (360) 734-8180 or tours@whales.com
Summer only, passenger only (accommodates bikes, kayaks and camping gear)

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San Juan Island Shuttle Express (Bellingham-Orcas Island & San Juan Island)
(888) 373-8522 or (360) 671-1137
Summer only, passenger only

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Skagit County Guemes Island Ferry (Anacortes-Guemes Island)
(360) 293-6356 or (360) 336-9400
Daily, passenger and auto

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Victoria Clipper (Seattle-Victoria, B.C.)
(800) 888-2535, Seattle (206) 448-5000, Victoria, B.C. (250) 382-8100
Daily, passenger only

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Victoria Express (Port Angeles-Victoria, B.C.)
(360) 452-8088, (800) 633-1589 (WA only), Victoria, B.C. (250) 361-9144
Mid-May thru mid-October, passenger only

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Victoria Ferry Ltd. (Seattle-Victoria, B.C.)
(800) 888-2535, Seattle (206) 448-5000, Victoria, B.C. (250) 382-8100
Daily, passenger and auto

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Victoria-San Juan Island Cruises (Bellingham-San Juan Islands & Victoria, B.C.)
(800) 443-4552 or (360) 738-8099
May thru October, passenger only

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Wahkiakum County Puget Island Ferry (Cathlamet/Puget Island-Westport, Oregon)
(360) 795-3301
Daily, passenger and auto, across the Lower Columbia River (SR 409)

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Washington State Ferries
(800) 84-FERRY (WA only) or (206) 464-6400, Vancouver Is, B.C. (250) 381-1551
Daily, passenger and auto

Washington State Ferry Route Map

Ferry Tips - beat the long summer ferry lines

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Whatcom County Ferry (Gooseberry-Lummi Island)
(360) 676-6759
Daily, passenger and auto, off I-5, Exit 260