Washington State Ferries

Easy to get on and off. beatifull views and smooth sailing… was amaze how the ferry is hauling ass and ride is comfortable. .beats driving from bremerton to seattle…

Not only are the ferries useful and fun, they make for great memories.
Sometimes you can see sealife on the trip and the view certainly is worth mentioning: fantastic!
The cost is low and well worth every penny.

This is another of those, How can I not have already written a review of this? reviews. I like the Washington State Ferries. It’s one of the best tourist deals in town. It gets you out on the water. You get to see the city from a distance (great photo ops) The interior is basic and food comes from vending machines. I am usually out front taking in the view.
It makes for a good picnic spot to. Especially on a nice day when you can be out in the wind checking out the views!
Ive taken the ferries many times. Usually I go to Bainbridge Island as its a bit closer. This time we drove to Bremerton and took the ferry across. It was a great choice! We had plenty of time and enjoyed the drive and the ferry wait was just long enough to run to Starbucks (it overlooks the ferry driveway) to get a drink and use the… facilities. Then on to the ride across which was fun and quick and dropped us off at the waterfront where we stopped for a while.

I’m on the ferry right now. I paid to go from one place to another and that’s what’s happening. I took a different ferry once and it was all fancy and stuff I miss that one, oh well. The vending machines have good candy in them and that’s what’s up!

I mean what can you say that about the ferry? It saves you an hour and a half drive by taking you across the water. The only bad thing I have to say is that hopefully you eat before you get on the ferry because you will pay Water Resort or amusement Park money to eat crappy food. I’ve had no real interaction with the staff and I have no complaints then it’s not the cheapest thing in the world but it is a huge boat that transports my car to and from the city.

Great way to get from Bremerton to Seattle. Sure it will take an hour but it’s much better than driving or sitting in traffic for an hour.
We drove the car right onto the ferry. No need to set your alarm when leaving your car on the ferry. Many people did and the motion of the ferry set off the alarms! Many announcement were made.
It has a café. Tons of seating options. Benches, chairs and tables (great for card playing to kill the hour). The outdoor decks are the place to be on sunny days!
Next time I’m in Seattle I’m sure I’ll take the ferry to Bremerton or vice versa!

I commuted from Seattle to Bremerton and back this past week and it was a great experience!
I was a bit nervous going from Seattle to Bremerton because I got there a 10 minutes before the ferry was leaving! Right after I got my ticket and went through the doors they said the ferry was boarding! Phew! Made it! The ferry cost $ 8.10 for a passenger with no vehicle. A bit pricy for everyday but way better than driving and pretty easy for tourists like me.
One thing I was nervous about was if I was getting on the right ferry. There were no signs until literally stepping onto the ferry that said Bremerton. I figured I was going the right way because there were no other ferries or people. But, for a first timer like me, I still was a bit nervous! Thank God it was the right ferry! Whoo!
Once on the ferry, I found a seat and started snapping pictures of Seattle! Such a nice view of the city and it was a clear day!
One thing I really liked about the ferry was its punctuality. It leaves the dock on time! And I’m a stickler for people and things being on time! Whoohoo!
The second time I rode the ferry was in a car! It cost $ 14.25/car. It was super easy to get on and off. One major plus for me was, not only did they let cars on but bicycles and motorcycles too! Good to know you have all different kinds of options for transportation. Once we parked our car in the lower deck, we went upstairs to sit down and relax.
Overall, I had great experiences on the ferry and wouldn’t mind taking it again! Much better than driving and being cramped up in the car for hours!

They do the best they can, given the dregs of the fleet for the Bremerton/​Seattle run. The commute boats tend to be full, and most of the commuters are respectful. There are often loud, inconsiderate, gross, and ill mannered people aboard though. Bring headphones, or you won’t survive the sailing.

The café staff is straight rude I was standing at the appetite spot to pay and she like get back please I can’t do anything with you standing there and got snappy with me when I was kindly trying to tell her I have a popcorn also with the drink I was ordering and I am pretty sure at the end all she charged me twice for my popcorn

Great way to get to Bremerton from Seattle. Relaxing and quick. Park your car and relax rather than a tedious hour drive. Beautiful scenery and even a great beer or glass of wine. $ 13 is worth it for the relaxing trip. Clean too !
The Bremerton port is right next to Anthony’s a great seafood restaurant. Arrive park your car and eat excellent seafood. Then walk back to your car for the ferry to Seattle.

The bremerton/​seattle ferry is a challenge. I am a regular commuter. The morning 6:20 or 7:20 to seattle have a longer wait time (if you actually want to get on the ferry) than either Bainbridge or Kingston. I have to arrive by 5:55 Monday — Thursday to make it on and I am usually one of the last cars.
A lot of walk on passengers that take up all the seating before you ever get and and lay out across the benches to try to sleep. The food is wretched. Never eat the food.
But, it does get you there fairly consistently if there isn’t fog, or a break down, and the crew shows up, and they don’t have some idiot fall off, or…

Non-​commuter Review Summary: Pretty reasonable price to get a scenic cruise of the Sound!

As a former commuter from Bremerton to downtown Seattle via the ferry– I have a love hate relationship with it.
If you are walking onto the 6:20 am sailing to Seattle and get their 10 minutes to departure you are SOL in finding an unoccupied bench. Since it’s an hour ride most people try and nap and therefore lay down and sleep. A reason I hated commuting. Also in the wintertime, or most of the year for that matter– if you are sitting anywhere near the front of the boat and a tourist leaves the door open to the deck– everyone looks at one another waiting for someone to actually get up and close it because t gets so damn cold.
It’s beautiful if you are a tourist. The food is blah– the wine and beer are over priced, the bathrooms are hit or miss, but scenically it’s a beautiful ride that people such as myself who use it to get to work fail to enjoy.
Also– it’s free to walk on Bremerton to Seattle but you have to pay to get back :)
Overall– if you are a tourist– it’s a great scenic trip– slow– 1 full hr– if there are any pods in the area– like during summer– expect the boat to come to a complete standstill — which I don’t mind as it beats the $ 70 whale sighting any day :)
Overall– if you have 2 hrs to kill on a boat ride hop on over. Not much to see or do in Bremerton– but kids can enjoy it– just make sure they don’t run– the Captain will put your kids on blast on the overhead speakers.

I really like being able to live in the suburbs of a giant city, but still have access to lots of fun things to do. Washington State Ferries make that possible.
They have several ferries that run from Bremerton starting in the early morning until 12:50 AM (minus Sundays). They also have ferries from other places such as Bainbridge (I’d say their ferries are nicer and the ride is half as long). In addition to going to Seattle, I’ve taken advantage of the ferry as a way to get to the airport for extremely cheap. The ferry to Seattle is free and then I just pay the $ 2.75 for the light link rail from Pioneer Square. The Pioneer Square stop is just a few blocks from the ferry and goes directly to the airport. You’d be hard-​pressed to find another city that has such a cheap option.
Other benefits of the ferry are the beautiful views you get to see of the sound. The prices for walk-​ons are also cheap. Like I said before, free into Seattle and then about $ 8 back (little over $ 6 per ride if you get a 10-​pass). I also really like the select ferries that allow you to sit up top on a beautiful day. Finally, they have tons of booths on board. This has allowed me to take so many naps.
There are a few downsides. The ferries are a little outdated. Second, it is pretty expensive to drive a car on ($ 17 each way). Also, the ferry times aren’t always the most convenient. For example, if you miss the 10:30 PM ferry from Seattle to Bremerton, you have to wait until 12:50 AM for the next one. You better hope you don’t miss that one as they tend to run on time… if you do, plan to be stuck in Seattle for about 4 hours. I guess there’s nothing they can do about the limited ferry times as the ferry system is pretty expensive for the state of Washington. Things are a little better in Bainbridge as their ferries run longer (past 1 AM) and their ride is about 30 minutes.
Overall, pretty good transportation system.

Check their schedule online first. Great way to travel to Seattle.

Today my ferry was cancelled. Upon asking the lady that is sitting at the only office /​ticketing window in the building if they thought there would definitely be a next boat or if I should drive to Seattle because my job depends on it and I didn’t want to take a risk. She told me she doesn’t work for the wa state ferries, that she works for the kitsap transit. (While pointing at the logo on her shirt) Honestly I don’t give a flying fuck where your paycheck comes from but your office is inside a ferry terminal. You see those big boats coming and going all day long? Those are ferries. You are sitting in the service booth. I would call it customer service but that’s not likely. Found out from the WASP out front that the boat broke down and they are sending a replacement so the next sailing should be fine. Hey ferry/​not ferry worker: be thankful you work for the government and therefore very little is required of you.

Ok I have no NEED to take the ferry but on a nice day I will take a little boat ride to Bremerton and see the USS Turner Joy or the Navy Museum AND a few beers at the local tavern before returning. I havent had one bad ride. They have some premium beers on tap so that helps pass the time..

I’ve done a few roundtrips and one-​ways between Bremerton and Seattle and these boats always perform. Yes, sometimes the line of cars is long and I have to wait for a subsequent boat to arrive.
It’s odd doing reviews for both ends of the same boat, but what the heck.
I really enjoyed the local craft /​farmers market right outside the Bremerton terminal. Lovely stuff was available to look at, although I was there before «opening time» and no one could sell anything.
Simple answer — the best way to get across the water.

I took the last ferry by car at 11:40pm from Bremerton to Seattle on a Wednesday night. I arrived just after 11pm, so I had some time to kill. There were only 2 cars ahead of me. It was dark outside, but the port had flood lights on, so it was easy enough to leave and lock my car to explore. The passenger walk-​on traffic had a nice indoor facility to wait in. The restrooms were very clean. There were restaurants like Subway and Starbucks next to the terminal in walking distance, but they were already closed. The only thing open was the ‘Drifters’ bar. They only sold beer, wine and cocktails.
If you are bringing your car, you will need to pay $ 16.50. Remember to follow the instructions of the port crew, turn off your engine and only use your parking lights.

Stuck in Bremerton and want to venture to Seattle? In Seattle and want to cruise to Bremerton? BAM — this is your answer.
The ferries are always packed during commuter time — so don’t try to cross then unless you’re 1. working 2. ready to be packed in with a few thousand of your best friends.
This is a great way to get from Kitsap to Seattle without the hassle of parking, paying for parking, and reparking when you’re time is up. Awesome for game day travel, fun excursions to the Seattle Center, and for your random trips to Seattle. Be prepared to walk a lot if you’re a walk on passenger and get stuck in traffic for driving across.
While on board the ferry you’ll get the feeling of being stuck in a 80’s designed vessle that needs some updates. It’s not uncommon for all the vending machines to be down, none of the dated video games to work, or to see a couple making out. During the summer there are incredible views from the deck. Nighttime offers a beautiful view of Seattle.
Food service is available on the ferry. But since the dining privatized the food quality has diminished greatly and the prices have gone up. They do serve beer and wine though.
Ferries are awesome for people watching. Late on a weekend you’ll see people crossing for the Seattle bar scene. There will be already buzzed sailors and girls getting dolled up. Game day travellers are always interesting, especially after an epic loss. Sometimes you’ll get the teenager going to prom.
It does boil down to an hour on a boat without Wi-​Fi or a great cell phone signal. Cards are a good way to pass time if you can get a table. Or bring a book. I also recommend taking the time for smooches.