Washington State Ferry, Seattle

The ferries run right on schedule, are very reasonably priced and offer a great view of Seattle and surrounding area. Don't bother with a pricey bay tour. Get on the ferry to Bainbridge Island, walk the mile or so into the "downtown" area and enjoy. Glad we did.

A ferry ride to Bremerton or Bainbridge from Seattle is a great way to see the Seattle skyline, the Olympics and Cascades. Its also cheap!

I loved the ferry rides we took in Seatle. They are part of the mystique that is Seatle, as much as the Space Needle, or Pike Place market, or the view of Mt. Ranier floating in the distance on a clear day. If you don't take the ferry somewhere during your stay in Washington State, you're missing the point!

I took a fairy from Seattle to Bainbridge Island and it was one of the best experiences I had. It was foggy and overcast when we left Seattle, but about halfway to Bainbridge Island the fog burned off and it was gorgeous. The ferry ride back was great because we could see for miles. I stood out on the observation deck the whole time, so I was freezing, but it was well worth the amazing pictures I took.

When I make a trip to Seattle, which is almost every year,there are 4 places I don't miss. Riding a Washington State Ferry to one of many locations is on my trip of things to do every trip. Drive your car on to the ferry and park. Purchase a cup of coffee or hot chocolate for your relaxing trip across the Puget Sound. See the skyline all lit up at dusk. See Mount Ranier and the snow capped Olympic Mountains in the distance. Watch the large ships move into port to unload. And watch the seagulls as they escort you along the way. Oh, and don't forget your camera. If you make this trip on one of the Washington State Ferries, you will make it a point to visit Seattle again just for the trip across Puget Sound.

When I visited this site a couple of years ago, it was easy and fruitful to find the ferry schedules. This time all you wanted to do was tout some hotel for me. So I'll go elsewhere.