Anacortes to Orcas ferry wait times & schedule

November 2, 2026

Vehicle wait

None reported

Next scheduled

11:55 AM

Sealth replaced the Samish as vessel #3

Update - The 90-car Salish replaced the 144-car Samish as vessel #3, temporarily downsizing vessel capacity on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route. The Samish will return to the route next month following annual inspection and maintenance.

high · Nov 2, 6:32 AM PST

Ana/SJs & PT/Coup - SR 536 Bridge Closure in Mount Vernon Begins Nov. 1

Beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, the SR 536 Skagit River/Division Street Bridge in Mount Vernon [https://wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/SR%20536-Skagit%20River%20Bridge-painting-040324.png] will close in both directions to vehicles for at least two weeks for painting and preservation work. Weather could extend the closure. Travelers using SR 536 to go to and from the Anacortes or Coupeville ferry terminals must follow the signed detour via I-5 and SR 20. Please allow extra travel time, especially if you have a vehicle reservation. For more information, visit the WSDOT project page [https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-536-skagit-river-bridge-painting].

high · Oct 31, 3:23 PM PDT

Winter vehicle reservations release postponed two weeks to Nov. 10

We’re postponing the two-month vehicle reservations [https://secureapps.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/reservations/vehicle/default.aspx] release for our winter sailing season (Dec. 27 through March 20, 2027). The delay is needed while we work to adjust reservation availability around upcoming terminal construction. The new reservations release date is Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. To ensure a smooth and fair experience during this high-demand period, we will continue using a virtual waiting room during the reservations release. Anacortes/San Juan Islands route: * Some days in February and March 2027 will not be available to book reservations for Orcas and Lopez due to construction on the vehicle transfer span at several terminals [https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/systemwide-vehicle-transfer-span-upgrade-project]. * The two-week and two-day reservation releases will remain at 7 a.m. Reservations are currently open for booking [https://secureapps.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/reservations/vehicle/SailingSchedule.aspx?cookieCheck=true] through December 26, 2026.

high · Oct 30, 9:09 AM PDT

Ana/SJs: Coming in 2027: Terminal closures during transfer span construction

In early 2027, we’ll replace the major mechanical and electrical systems of the vehicle transfer span at our Anacortes, Lopez, and Orcas terminals. The transfer span is the part of the terminal dock that raises and lowers to meet the ferry to allow vehicles to drive on and off. What to expect in early 2027 during terminal construction * Anacortes single slip operations, Monday–Friday, Feb. 22–26 * Orcas Island 48-hour closure, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9–10 * Lopez Island 48-hour closure, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 16–17 Ferries will run on their regular schedules but will not stop at Orcas or Lopez during the closure dates. Vehicle reservations will not be available for Orcas and Lopez sailings on the days those terminals are closed. We do not expect Anacortes reservations to be impacted. Please visit the project webpage [https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/systemwide-vehicle-transfer-span-upgrade-project] for more information. We’ll also keep you updated on this project through additional rider alerts, the WSF Weekly email [https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries/about-us/weekly-update], and social media [https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/mobile-app-and-social-media].

high · Oct 24, 3:29 PM PDT

Anacortes / San Juan Islands · crossing time: 0 minutes.

Published range: 12:00 AM PST to 12:00 AM PDT.

Confirmed capacity: 32% full5:30 AM
- 5:30 AM PST — Chelan
  Arrival: 6:25 AM PST
  Passengers: allowed. Vehicles: allowed.
  82 vehicle spaces reported · drive-up: 82 · reservation: 0 · total capacity: 120.
  Drive-up: available. Reservations: available.
  Capacity reported 5:34 AM PST
  Reported departure timing: 0 minutes late.
  — forecast 77 vehicle spaces, low full risk
  Estimated drive-up spaces: 77 · reservation spaces: 0.
  Chance of filling completely: 5%.
  Confidence: high.
  Forecast source: blended.
  Historical sample: 197 observations.
  Forecast route class: reservation.
  - Historical pattern: 197 comparable past sailings are weighted by date, time, route, and vessel capacity. 17,432 total sailings over 8 years recorded for this route. (neutral demand).
  - Reservation-heavy route: (higher demand).
  - Current WSF vehicle-space report data included: (neutral demand).
  - No weather impact: 48°F high, 8% cover, None, 4-5 mph wind (neutral demand).
  - No tidal cancellation risk: 2in below the average low tide (lower demand).
  Weather forecast
  Temperature: 3.1°C.
  High temperature: 8.9°C.
  Wind: 5.9 km/h.
  Wind gusts: 7.9 km/h.
  Precipitation: 0 mm.
  Cloud cover: 8%.
  Tide station: 9444900.
  Departure water level: 0.294 m MLLW.
  Arrival tide station: 9449880.
  Arrival water level: 0.049 m MLLW.
  Lowest crossing water level: 0.049 m MLLW.
Confirmed capacity: 48% full7:30 AM
- 7:30 AM PST — Yakima
  Arrival: 8:30 AM PST
  Passengers: allowed. Vehicles: allowed.
  72 vehicle spaces reported · drive-up: 72 · reservation: 0 · total capacity: 139.
  Drive-up: available. Reservations: available.
  Capacity reported 7:33 AM PST
  Reported departure timing: on time.
  — forecast 69 vehicle spaces, low full risk
  Estimated drive-up spaces: 69 · reservation spaces: 0.
  Chance of filling completely: 13%.
  Confidence: high.
  Forecast source: blended.
  Historical sample: 198 observations.
  Forecast route class: reservation.
  - Historical pattern: 198 comparable past sailings are weighted by date, time, route, and vessel capacity. 17,432 total sailings over 8 years recorded for this route. (neutral demand).
  - Reservation-heavy route: (higher demand).
  - Current WSF vehicle-space report data included: (neutral demand).
  - No weather impact: 48°F high, 38% cover, None, 2-4 mph wind (neutral demand).
  - No tidal cancellation risk: 2.3ft below the average low tide (lower demand).
  Weather forecast
  Temperature: 3°C.
  High temperature: 8.9°C.
  Wind: 2.9 km/h.
  Wind gusts: 5.8 km/h.
  Precipitation: 0 mm.
  Cloud cover: 38%.
  Tide station: 9444900.
  Departure water level: 1.107 m MLLW.
  Arrival tide station: 9449880.
  Arrival water level: 0.7 m MLLW.
  Lowest crossing water level: 0.7 m MLLW.
Confirmed capacity: 88% full10:05 AM
- 10:05 AM PST — Sealth
  Arrival: 11:20 AM PST
  Passengers: allowed. Vehicles: allowed.
  11 vehicle spaces reported · drive-up: 11 · reservation: 0 · total capacity: 89.
  Drive-up: available. Reservations: available.
  Capacity reported 10:09 AM PST
  — forecast 9 vehicle spaces, Unlikely full · 49% full risk
  Estimated drive-up spaces: 9 · reservation spaces: 0.
  Chance of filling completely: 49%.
  Confidence: high.
  Forecast source: blended.
  Historical sample: 179 observations.
  Forecast route class: reservation.
  - Historical pattern: 179 comparable past sailings are weighted by date, time, route, and vessel capacity. 17,432 total sailings over 8 years recorded for this route. (neutral demand).
  - Reservation-heavy route: (higher demand).
  - Full-boat spikes on this route: (higher demand).
  - Busier than average pattern: (higher demand).
  - Current WSF vehicle-space report data included: (neutral demand).
  - No weather impact: 48°F high, 37% cover, None, 3-5 mph wind (neutral demand).
  - No tidal cancellation risk: 6.6ft below the average low tide (lower demand).
  Weather forecast
  Temperature: 7.6°C.
  High temperature: 8.9°C.
  Wind: 5 km/h.
  Wind gusts: 8.6 km/h.
  Precipitation: 0 mm.
  Cloud cover: 37%.
  Tide station: 9444900.
  Departure water level: 2.466 m MLLW.
  Arrival tide station: 9449880.
  Arrival water level: 2.001 m MLLW.
  Lowest crossing water level: 2.001 m MLLW.

Now11:18 AM
11:55 AM PST — Chelan
Arrival: 1:05 PM PST
Passengers: allowed. Vehicles: allowed.
0 vehicle spaces reported · drive-up: 0 · reservation: 0 · total capacity: 120.
Drive-up: available. Reservations: available.
Capacity reported 11:18 AM PST
— forecast full, Likely full · 50% full risk
Estimated drive-up spaces: 0 · reservation spaces: 0.
Chance of filling completely: 50%.
Confidence: high.
Forecast source: blended.
Historical sample: 179 observations.
Forecast route class: reservation.
- Historical pattern: 179 comparable past sailings are weighted by date, time, route, and vessel capacity. 17,432 total sailings over 8 years recorded for this route. (neutral demand).
- Reservation-heavy route: (higher demand).
- Full-boat spikes on this route: (higher demand).
- Busier than average pattern: (higher demand).
- Current WSF vehicle-space report data included: (neutral demand).
- No weather impact: 48°F high, 100% cover, None, 1-6 mph wind (neutral demand).
- No tidal cancellation risk: 7.5ft below the average low tide (lower demand).
Weather forecast
Temperature: 8.6°C.
High temperature: 8.9°C.
Wind: 2.3 km/h.
Wind gusts: 9.4 km/h.
Precipitation: 0 mm.
Cloud cover: 100%.
Tide station: 9444900.
Departure water level: 2.676 m MLLW.
Arrival tide station: 9449880.
Arrival water level: 2.297 m MLLW.
Lowest crossing water level: 2.297 m MLLW.
3:20 PM PST — Chelan
Arrival: 4:15 PM PST
Passengers: allowed. Vehicles: allowed.
0 vehicle spaces reported · drive-up: 0 · reservation: 0 · total capacity: 120.
Drive-up: available. Reservations: available.
Capacity reported 11:18 AM PST
— forecast full, High full risk · 86% full risk
Estimated drive-up spaces: 0 · reservation spaces: 0.
Chance of filling completely: 86%.
Confidence: high.
Forecast source: blended.
Historical sample: 100 observations.
Forecast route class: reservation.
- Historical pattern: 100 comparable past sailings are weighted by date, time, route, and vessel capacity. 17,432 total sailings over 8 years recorded for this route. (neutral demand).
- Reservation-heavy route: (higher demand).
- Full-boat spikes on this route: (higher demand).
- Busier than average pattern: (higher demand).
- Current WSF vehicle-space report data included: (neutral demand).
- No weather impact: 48°F high, 100% cover, None, 4-5 mph wind (neutral demand).
- No tidal cancellation risk: 6.6ft below the average low tide (lower demand).
Weather forecast
Temperature: 8.9°C.
High temperature: 8.9°C.
Wind: 6.5 km/h.
Wind gusts: 8.3 km/h.
Precipitation: 0 mm.
Cloud cover: 100%.
Tide station: 9444900.
Departure water level: 2.02 m MLLW.
Arrival tide station: 9449880.
Arrival water level: 2.113 m MLLW.
Lowest crossing water level: 2.02 m MLLW.
6:05 PM PST — Chelan
Arrival: 7:15 PM PST
Passengers: allowed. Vehicles: allowed.
0 vehicle spaces reported · drive-up: 0 · reservation: 0 · total capacity: 120.
Drive-up: available. Reservations: available.
Capacity reported 11:18 AM PST
— forecast full, Likely full · 50% full risk
Estimated drive-up spaces: 0 · reservation spaces: 0.
Chance of filling completely: 50%.
Confidence: high.
Forecast source: blended.
Historical sample: 214 observations.
Forecast route class: reservation.
- Historical pattern: 214 comparable past sailings are weighted by date, time, route, and vessel capacity. 17,432 total sailings over 8 years recorded for this route. (neutral demand).
- Reservation-heavy route: (higher demand).
- Busier than average pattern: (higher demand).
- Current WSF vehicle-space report data included: (neutral demand).
- No weather impact: 48°F high, 100% cover, None, 2-4 mph wind (neutral demand).
- No tidal cancellation risk: 5.3ft below the average low tide (lower demand).
Weather forecast
Temperature: 7.2°C.
High temperature: 8.9°C.
Wind: 3.1 km/h.
Wind gusts: 5.8 km/h.
Precipitation: 0 mm.
Cloud cover: 100%.
Tide station: 9444900.
Departure water level: 1.643 m MLLW.
Arrival tide station: 9449880.
Arrival water level: 1.604 m MLLW.
Lowest crossing water level: 1.604 m MLLW.
8:40 PM PST — Chelan
Arrival: 9:45 PM PST
Passengers: allowed. Vehicles: allowed.
194 vehicle spaces reported · drive-up: 105 · reservation: 89 · total capacity: 120.
Drive-up: available. Reservations: available.
Capacity reported 11:18 AM PST
— forecast 79 vehicle spaces, low full risk
Estimated drive-up spaces: 79 · reservation spaces: 0.
Chance of filling completely: 17%.
Confidence: medium.
Forecast source: historical.
Historical sample: 161 observations.
Forecast route class: reservation.
- Historical pattern: 161 comparable past sailings are weighted by date, time, route, and vessel capacity. 17,432 total sailings over 8 years recorded for this route. (neutral demand).
- Major Seattle home game: Seattle Seahawks (higher demand).
- Reservation-heavy route: (higher demand).
- Busier than average pattern: (higher demand).
- No reported capacity data yet: (neutral demand).
- Bad weather traffic: 48°F high, 100% cover, None, 1 mph wind (lower demand).
- No tidal cancellation risk: 5.1ft below the average low tide (lower demand).
Weather forecast
Temperature: 7.1°C.
High temperature: 8.9°C.
Wind: 1.8 km/h.
Wind gusts: 1.8 km/h.
Precipitation: 0 mm.
Cloud cover: 100%.
Tide station: 9444900.
Departure water level: 1.704 m MLLW.
Arrival tide station: 9449880.
Arrival water level: 1.557 m MLLW.
Lowest crossing water level: 1.557 m MLLW.

Next service date schedule is temporarily unavailable.

Route details checked Nov 2, 11:18 AM PST

Schedule data updated Nov 2, 9:58 AM PST

Next-day schedule: warming; checked Nov 2, 11:18 AM PST

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