Anacortes Ferry Status

Update - Due to repairs on the Yakima, we’ll need to adjust the sailing schedule on Tuesday, Nov. 10:   

Cancelled #2 Yakima sailings:

4:20 p.m. Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor 

6:20 p.m. Friday Harbor to Lopez (7:05 p.m.) and Anacortes 

Delayed sailings:

The 8:15 p.m. from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor, and the 10:05 p.m. from Friday Harbor to Anacortes will be delayed approximately 30 minutes and assigned to #1 Chelan.

The 8:40 p.m. from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas and the 9:55 p.m. from Orcas to Anacortes will be delayed approximately 40 minutes and assigned to #3 Sealth.

Reservation holders for cancelled sailings will be accommodated on other departures on a first come, first served basis. Reservation holders for delayed sailings should plan on the regular arrival window of at least 45 minutes in advance to claim the reservation by the 30-minute deadline at the toll booth. Earlier arrival is recommended for customers sailing standby without a reservation.

We expect to have the Yakima back in service on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Posted Tue, Nov 10, 5:18 AM

The two-month vehicle reservations release for our winter sailing season (Dec. 27 through March 20, 2027) is today, Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. To ensure a smooth and fair experience during this high-demand period, we will continue using a virtual waiting room during the reservations release. 

Anacortes/San Juan Islands route:  

Some days in February and March 2027 will not be available to book reservations for Orcas and Lopez due to construction on the vehicle transfer span at several terminals.  

The two-week and two-day reservation releases will remain at 7 a.m.

Reservations are currently open for booking through December 26, 2026.

Posted Tue, Nov 10, 4:53 AM

During a recent inspection, engineers found cracks in the steel under the transfer span, the part of the slip that raises and lowers to meet up with the ferry to allow vehicles to drive on and off.

We have implemented vehicle restrictions at the Orcas terminal:

Only vehicles under 22 feet in length can load and unload at the Orcas terminal. 

Vehicle speed is limited to 5 miles per hour while loading and unloading.

Vehicles must stay on the east side of the terminal bridge (left during loading and right during unloading.)

Any vehicles over 22 feet in length that are heading to Orcas Island will not be loaded at Anacortes, Shaw, Lopez, or Friday Harbor. For customers with reservations of vehicles 22 feet in length and over, no-show fees will not be charged.  

These restrictions are needed to maintain safe terminal operations. We will send an update as soon as we have a repair timeline and options for larger vehicles that are currently on Orcas Island. We'll also continue updating this blog post about the restrictions and repairs.

Posted Mon, Nov 9, 3:11 PM

We will operate a regular schedule on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Visit our schedules webpage to view your route schedule and learn more about our holiday schedules.

Posted Mon, Nov 9, 1:17 PM

Update - The 90-car Salish replaced the 144-car Samish as vessel #3, temporarily downsizing vessel capacity on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route.  The Samish will return to the route next month following annual inspection and maintenance.

Posted Mon, Nov 2, 6:32 AM

Beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, the SR 536 Skagit River/Division Street Bridge in Mount Vernon will close in both directions to vehicles for at least two weeks for painting and preservation work. Weather could extend the closure. 

Travelers using SR 536 to go to and from the Anacortes or Coupeville ferry terminals must follow the signed detour via I-5 and SR 20. Please allow extra travel time, especially if you have a vehicle reservation. For more information, visit the WSDOT project page.

Posted Sat, Oct 31, 3:23 PM

In early 2027, we’ll replace the major mechanical and electrical systems of the vehicle transfer span at our Anacortes, Lopez, and Orcas terminals. The transfer span is the part of the terminal dock that raises and lowers to meet the ferry to allow vehicles to drive on and off. 

What to expect in early 2027 during terminal construction 

Anacortes single slip operations, Monday–Friday, Feb. 22–26 

Orcas Island 48-hour closure, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9–10 

Lopez Island 48-hour closure, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 16–17 

Ferries will run on their regular schedules but will not stop at Orcas or Lopez during the closure dates. Vehicle reservations will not be available for Orcas and Lopez sailings on the days those terminals are closed. We do not expect Anacortes reservations to be impacted. 

Please visit the project webpage for more information. We’ll also keep you updated on this project through additional rider alerts, the WSF Weekly email, and social media.

Posted Sat, Oct 24, 3:29 PM