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The Mukilteo–Clinton ferry, operated by Washington State Ferries (WSF), takes approximately 20 minutes for each of its 39 daily round-trip crossings. [9] As of October 2017 [update] , WSF charges a fare of $5.05 per walk-on passenger and $8.95 per vehicle during off-peak seasons, with varying fares depending on passenger age and vehicle size ...
The official public unveiling occurred on June 8, 2014, at the Clinton ferry terminal. [11] The ferry made its maiden voyage on June 30, 2014. [ 12 ] The Tokitae ' s first week of service was marred by a hydraulic leak and a design flaw that caused cars to scrape against the car ramps. [ 13 ]
Bids for the hybrid-electric ferries, which will carry 164 vehicles and 1,500 passengers, were opened to non-Washingtonian shipbuilders in 2024 with invitations sent to 15 interested companies. [27] As of 2023, 9 of the 21 active ferries maintained by Washington State Ferries are considered to be in good condition. Cancellation of sailings due ...
The Kittitas was built in 1980, as the second Issaquah-class ferry. When delivered it acted as a relief boat until it was moved to the Mukilteo–Clinton route in the mid 1980s. In 1990, in order to keep up with growing demand, the Kittitas underwent a capacity expansion by adding additional vehicle areas above the vehicle areas along the ...
It also operates Kitsap Fast Ferries from Seattle to Bremerton, Kingston, and Southworth. [12] The small Jetty Island Ferry runs the short distance between the Everett Marina and the man made, unpopulated Jetty Island in the summer months for tourists. The Lady of the Lake ferry runs year-round from Chelan to Stehekin on Lake Chelan. [13]
In the early 2000s, Washington State Ferries began planning a replacement for their aging Steel Electric-class ferries, which were built in 1927 and were their oldest ferries. They were the only vessels in the fleet that were able to run on the Port Townsend - Keystone route as no other vessel could be used in the small, shallow Keystone Harbor.
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The Cathlamet was built in 1981, as an Issaquah-class ferry, [3] for service on the Mukilteo-Clinton route. In 1991, in order to keep up with growing demand, the Cathlamet, along with many of her sister ships were upgraded from Issaquah class to Issaquah 130-class ferries, by adding additional vehicle areas above the vehicle areas along the outside edge of the ferry.