Ferry reservations for winter (Dec. 31 to March 23, 2024) on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes will be available at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7.

This is one week later than normal to adjust for this new release time for our two-month season release, which is three hours later than previous releases.

The adjustments came as a recommendation from the San Juan Islands Ferry Advisory Committee to separate the high traffic demand (online and in the call center) of the two-month release from the those looking to make a reservation during the two-week and two-day release, which will remain at 7 a.m. daily.

Customers should be aware that due to crewing and vessel availability constraints,  the amount of vehicle reservations space on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands run drops from 90 percent to 75 percent, leaving 25 percent for standby.

This added standby space will help ensure reservation holders make sailings during service disruptions. Of that 75 percent, 25 percent will be released on Nov. 7, another 25 percent two weeks before each specific sailing and the final 25 percent two days before.

Because of the reduced reservation space, standby space will be available on many sailings and customers will now have the opportunity to travel without a reservation. Everyone is encouraged to check terminal conditions and cameras before heading to the terminal.

For our Port Townsend/Coupeville route, all reservations (80 percent of available space) will be released at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7.

To make a reservation, please visit Washington State Ferries Vehicle Reservations System (WSF VRS) or call 206-464-6400 between 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., 7 days a week and an information agent will be able to assist you.