Nice trip out on the ferry as a foot passenger, but also a car ferry, so takes a while to load. All very easy. Lots of seating in and out. Great view of Seattle skyline from ferry. Our crossing was to Bainbridge Island. You can walk into Winslow with no problem. A few shops and cafes to explore and an art museum with its own café. If you want an expedition, Bloedel Reserve is right at the other end of the Island. Can get there by car or by 10 minute bus and 20 minute walk at the end but must book a slot for arrival (fee). It would be worth doing the trip on a nice day as a foot passenger just for the view

When you think of Seattle, Washington State Ferries are a must thing to do when you visit because you get to experience the city from a different perspective. It’s a more parred down service than the BC Ferries system I use up in Vancouver, but it’s reliable and a local staple. You don’t get the fancy restaurants or gift shops but it’s got seating, lots of space and is reasonably priced with great views. My favourite route is the Bainbridge run. Take it on a dry day and enjoy.

I love taking the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge! The sweet spot on a week day is boarding around 11:30. You completely skip the work traffic and can come back around 2 and skip traffic home too. The views of the city are so pretty on a sunny day. The staff is always friendly and efficient.

We took the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island and returned to Anacortes four days later. Both ferry rides were most enjoyable. The scenery was spectacular. The passenger lounge and restrooms were clean, and the lounge seats were comfortable. The ferries were both on time, and the ferry shrugged off a stiff breeze on the return trip. The ferry staff were pleasant and very helpful. We took advantage of elevator placement on the vehicle deck on the return trip.

This was the first thing we did after landing in Seattle. We parked our car across the terminal and bought our tickets on spot. You pay only for the Bainbridge direction, while the return journey is free. Price is only 10$ pp while kids up to, I think 16 are free. For comparison, tourist vessels at Seattle pier charge around 40$ for a 1 hour cruise. It takes 35 min to make a crossing. During the journey, you are rewarded with terrific views of entire Seattle skyline. I suggest taking the ferry before sunset, so you can enjoy day views on your way to Bainbridge and Seattle night views on your way back.

What a great and efficient operation this is! We took the Bainbridge Island ferry from Seattle on our way to the Olympic peninsula. I would take this when in Seattle for the views alone, to be honest. It offered great views of the skyline, cruise ships in port, and Mount Rainier on a clear day. The ship is quite large and fits a ton of passengers and cars, but even while full didn't feel crowded. It was clean, the bathrooms were not just "heads" like on other ships, but full bathrooms with stalls, and there was a cafe where people were picking up food. For a half hour ride across the sound, I thought it was a great experience!

Great views and probably the least expensive way to get on the water. We went to Bainbridge Island. There is not a lot there and on Tuesdays, as we learned, many of the shops and restaurants are closed. But the ferry rides and the views made it worthwhile.

We went over to Bainbridge. The best value trip of our holiday. As seniors the cost was under $5 return for foot passengers. You get great views of Seattle and the high rise buildings, which looks stunning from the bay. Highly recommended.

Took the ferry from Seattle to Bremerton. A very enjoyable ride. Would highly recommend it if your heading south from Seattle much nicer than taking the boring interstate. Loved seeing the houses along the sound.

We lucked out and had a beautiful day to enjoy the ferry ride to Bainbridge Island. Lots of places to sit and stand to enjoy beautiful views of city skyline and even Mt. Rainer. All in all maybe our favorite memory of 3 day trip to Seattle.