MV Yakima
The Yakima is on the Anacortes – San Juan Islands route today. It was built in San Diego in 1967.
From the Yakama language, "Yakima" has many meanings: "to become peopled," "black bears," "runaway" and/or "people of the narrow river." A city, county and river are also named after the English spelling of the tribe, Yakima.
Where It Is Now
The Yakima as of 8:45 AM: at Orcas Island. The live ferry map shows every boat on the route.
Next Sailings
| Date | Leaves | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10 | 8:55 AM | Orcas Island | Anacortes |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 10:30 AM | Anacortes | Friday Harbor |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 12:20 PM | Friday Harbor | Anacortes |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 8:15 PM | Anacortes | Friday Harbor |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 10:05 PM | Friday Harbor | Anacortes |
The boat on every sailing is in the Anacortes ferry schedule.
On-Time Record on the Route
The Yakima's departures from each terminal in the last 4 weeks.
| Leaving | Departures | Left within 10 minutes of schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Anacortes | 122 | 90% |
| Lopez Island | 94 | 95% |
| Shaw Island | 21 | 95% |
| Orcas Island | 21 | 95% |
| Friday Harbor | 87 | 91% |
Specs
- Class: Super
- Year built: 1967
- Vehicle capacity: 144
- Passenger capacity: 1195
- City built: San Diego
- Length: 382' 2"
- Beam: 73' 2"
- Gross tonnage: 2,704
- Horsepower: 8,960
- Tall vehicle spaces: 32
- Speed: 17 knots
- ADA accessible: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
- Galley: No
- Car deck restroom: Yes
- Public Wi-Fi: No
Accessibility
The M/V Yakima has an elevator from both auto deck levels to the main passenger cabin and the upper level passenger deck. Restrooms are accessible on both passenger decks. There is an accessible shelter and an accessible restroom on the car deck. When you arrive at the terminal, notify the ticket seller if you need to park near the elevator or car deck restroom. There are limited vending and newspaper machines on the main deck, and a galley on the upper passenger deck.