MV Tillikum
The Tillikum is on the Anacortes – San Juan Islands route today. It was built in Seattle in 1959.
Chinook Jargon: "friends, relatives."

Where It Is Now
The Tillikum as of 8:45 AM: at Friday Harbor. The live ferry map shows every boat on the route.
Next Sailings
| Date | Leaves | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10 | 9:45 AM | Orcas Island | Friday Harbor |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 11:30 AM | Friday Harbor | Lopez Island |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 12:50 PM | Orcas Island | Friday Harbor |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2:30 PM | Friday Harbor | Orcas Island |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 3:20 PM | Lopez Island | Orcas Island |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 4:05 PM | Orcas Island | Friday Harbor |
The boat on every sailing is in the Anacortes ferry schedule.
On-Time Record on the Route
The Tillikum's departures from each terminal in the last 4 weeks.
| Leaving | Departures | Left within 10 minutes of schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Anacortes | 3 | 0% |
| Lopez Island | 121 | 88% |
| Shaw Island | 141 | 91% |
| Orcas Island | 121 | 93% |
| Friday Harbor | 110 | 65% |
Specs
- Class: Evergreen State
- Year built: 1959
- Vehicle capacity: 87
- Passenger capacity: 596
- City built: Seattle
- Length: 310' 2"
- Beam: 73' 2"
- Gross tonnage: 2,070
- Horsepower: 4,600
- Tall vehicle spaces: 28
- Speed: 13 knots
- ADA accessible: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
- Galley: Yes
- Car deck restroom: No
- Public Wi-Fi: No
Accessibility
The M/V Tillikum has an elevator from the auto deck to the passenger deck. Accessible restrooms, vending and newspaper machines, and a galley are located on the main passenger deck. When you arrive at the terminal, notify the ticket seller if you need to park near the elevator.