The Whidbey ferries never get old — Clinton to Mukilteo, or Coupeville to Port Townsend and over to Kingston if you’re looping back to Seattle. 3 things you should KNOW: 1️⃣ The Clinton–Mukilteo route is your main line to the mainland. 2️⃣ The Coupeville–Port Townsend route drops you on the Olympic Peninsula — from there you can hop the Kingston ferry toward Seattle. 3️⃣ The system run by Washington State Ferries is the largest in the U.S. and the second-largest in the world. Whether you’re comm

We just wrapped up a week of Classroom on the Water, a “mini apprenticeship” where 10 Maritime High School Students got to job shadow and learn real maritime skills from our crews, thanks to our partners (Northwest Maritime and Highline Public Schools). Programs like this are essential to getting a new generation excited about and interested in maritime careers. Let’s keep helping them chart their course - one ferry ride at a time. Video Description: The first speaker is a woman in a gray sweats

We’re making good progress on repairs to the Suquamish. The ferry was pulled from the Mukilteo/Clinton route on Sept. 28 because of an engine problem that needed a full overhaul. It’s a big job, but this kind of work is something our skilled employees can do at a moment’s notice. 🙌 They have taken the engine apart, cleaned every piece and fixed or replaced anything damaged. Once everything’s back together, they’ll run tests to make sure it’s running strong. Thanks to their hard work, the Suquam

At 11:11 a.m. on Veterans Day, all operating Washington State Ferries sounded their whistles in a tribute to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. | KOMO News

Interested in making waves at Washington State Ferries? We are excited to announce two unique opportunities to join our team! We have openings for deckhands and terminal attendants, plus a few other positions. This is more than just a job — it’s a pathway to a rewarding maritime career with the largest ferry system in the United States. We are hosting virtual info sessions for those with questions. Info sessions will be held August 19 at 9 a.m., August 20 at 5:30 p.m. and August 23 at 11 a.m. Cl

3.3K views · 29 reactions | For the first time, dogs on leashes are now allowed on Washington State Ferries as part of a pilot program. Let us know what you think in the comments, and read the full story on komonews.com. | KOMO News | Facebook