Washington State Ferries – Keystone

Since you can make reservations on this run it is usually a smooth ride! I wish the cost was less expensive… that keeps me from traveling over there more on my dime.

One of the employees told us they saw whales last week and that they usually see dolphins. We didn’t see either on our trip, but the sun was shining so it was terrific.
Port Townsend looks like a cute town, I hope to explore it further on a future visit. This ferry ride averages about 30 minutes, and not having to drive back down to Olympia and up through Seattle after our time on the Olympic peninsula, such a plus in our book.
I do think the tides affect the schedules, just google washington state ferries. Cheers.
Any day I get to ride on a boat, I truly feel like I am on a vacation. P. s. Bring foods, the concessions were closed for winter schedules, but it isn’t that long of a ride. But, don’t risk the hangriness.

Piece of cake if you make a reservation. If you don’t, well, be prepared to sit and WAIT.
p. s. There’s an app for that.

As per previous peeved reviews swearing and groaning about how bad this ferry line is, I’ve never had a problem… why? BECAUSE I MADE RESERVATIONS! I made reservations knowing how busy this ferry line is. I’ve read on some forums where people have to wait three hours before they can get on.
Depending on how early you show up, you may or may not have to leave the ferry area. I always show up way too early and have to drive off the ferry landing but I’d much rather wait around at my own leisure and return, rather than having to be stuck in a hot car with a bladder full of pee and stomach raging with hunger and bratty kids screaming are we there yet!
If you go to WSDOT website, it clearly tells you to MAKE RESERVATIONS. Even the signs on the road leading up the ferry landing say MAKE RESERVATIONS! The website even tells you when the ferries cannot cross due to low tide so there’s no excuse for not knowing ahead of time.
You can easily get reservations online and way ahead of time. If you miss your reservation time you’ll have to wait stand-​by. WSDOT is generous enough to let you change your time but you’ll have to do it in advance. No-​show and get charged the no-​show fee.
WSDOT even sends a text message to your cell phone to remind you of your reservation date/​time; how easy is that!
This ferry ride was longer than the Mukilteo to Clinton ride so we got to poke around a bit more and actually got to enjoy the ride.
The ferry workers are all very friendly, fast and efficient. The ferry is on time, it is clean, efficient and a convenient way to travel from Coupeville to Port Townsend.
Oh, and… MAKE RESERVATIONS! You’re welcome.

The worst Fing experience I’ve ever had in my life. I can’t even explain what the hell is so wrong with this place it’s so jacked up! The people who worked there have to be the most retarded group of inbred fucktards… I can’t say anymore. I’m so done with this place. I will never visit Washington ever again just because of these people!

I take this ferry every now and the to get to Freeland to see my sister in law. I’m sick and tired of missing a ferry because you don’t have a reservation or there are to many cars ahead of me. This is a busy ferry system and they need to get a ferry like the one on Bainbridge island. I live in Port Townsend and both ferry terminals are busy enough to have a big ferry. Washington state needs to get it together.

Definitely need to make a reservation if you have any kind of time restraints! The keystone café is right next door if you’re hungry/​thirsty with some time to kill waiting for the ferry. Extra parking for walk on passengers with a discover pass available at the boat launch next door as well! Limited parking otherwise!