Ferry Tips
Friday Harbor, San Juan Island WA
5 units, up to 16 people
In Room Amenities
Ferries
Getting here is half the fun
Make a reservation on the ferry. You need a reservation for airlines, right? Same here.
If you can’t get a reservation on your desired day or sailing, no worries, reservations are released in 3 tiers to accommodate long and short-term planning by visitors and residents. Don’t forget to print it off.
- The first 30% are released 2 months before the start of each of the four seasonal sailing schedules, for all sailings during that season, meaning that these reservations may be available up to 5 months in advance. (Reservations for summer sailings from June 14 – Sept. 19 will be released in 6 segments beginning April 28. See www.takeaferry.com. Reservations through June 13 are available now.)
The second 30% are released 2 weeks prior to the specific sailing date. - The third 30% are released 2 days prior to the specific sailing date.
- Each tier release of space opens online at 7:00 a.m.
- The remaining 10% on each sailing is set aside for emergency vehicles and customers with medical documentation.
Arrive in line for your reserved sailing 60-90 minutes in advance of the sailing departure time due to staging requirements, and bring your printed reservation sheet with barcode for easy scanning.
There are several sailings each day to and from each of the 4 islands which almost assures that you’ll get your first, second or third choice of sailing time with a reservation.
You can make a reservation up until 3 hours prior to a sailing, provided there is space available.
In the event that a sailing is canceled, WA State Ferries will communicate the cancelation(s) via travel alerts to your mobile phone or email address you submitted when you made the reservation. Those who choose to travel will still be prioritized once service is reinstated. If you choose not to travel you will not be charged a ‘no-show’ fee.
Questions? Call the Washington State Ferries at 1-888-808-7977
Reviews
Guest Reviews
Luxurious Apartment Ferry View
Nice view, great location.
Nice view, great location. Very nice property in downtown Friday Harbor. Walking distance to businesses and restaurants in the area. We happened to visit the island during a rainy time which kept us in for some of our time there, and we were happy to relax by a window and enjoy the view of the water. A very enjoyable stay.
Great in-town rental
This is a really spacious rental that was well equipped to cook meals and relax. The fireplace was easy to use and the view of the harbor was fantastic. We really appreciated that they allowed us to reschedule our visit when our flights were canceled in December. The location of this rental was great if you want to be able to walk to all of the restaurants, stores and tours in Friday Harbor.
Great PNW Getaway
The Northwest Passages suite was an excellent rental for me and my family. Plenty of space for us to move around in the unit. Amenities were top notch. The jetted bathtub was a hit for my kids. The location was ideal as it was in the center of the town, so everything was within walking distance. The reserved parking was great. But best part was the view of the Puget Sound, especially seeing all the ferries come and go!
What you Get
Amenities, Services, & Travel Guide
Free WiFi
Free Parking
Bedroom Comforts
Dishwasher
Smoke Free
Coffee Maker
2 Pet Friendly Rooms
ISLAND STYLE,
Island Time
Things move a little slower here on the island, but that doesn’t mean you should.
Book YOUR island time today!