— from Washington State Ferries —

Beginning Tuesday, November 12 through Sunday, December 8, international service between Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney B.C. is cancelled due to required maintenance on both vessels in WSF’s fleet certified to run international service to and from Sidney, B.C: M/V Elwha and M/V Chelan.

During this period, M/V Sealth will replace Elwha/Chelan and sail in the #3 vessel position to maintain full 4-vessel service on the domestic San Juan Island routes. Due to the cancellation of service to Sidney, B.C., there will also be increased domestic service. The M/V Samish will sail in the #1 position and have the following trips added:

• 9:55 a.m. Friday Harbor to Lopez and Anacortes
• 10:40 a.m. Lopez to Anacortes
• 11:55 a.m. Anacortes to Lopez to Friday Harbor
• 12:45 p.m. Lopez to Friday Harbor

Reservations are available for the 9:55 a.m. from Friday Harbor to Anacortes, 10:40 a.m. Lopez to Anacortes (commercial only), and 11:55 a.m. Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor sailings at www.takeaferry.com. Customers can also contact the WSF’s information center and speak with an agent to make a reservation or get additional information. The number is 206-464-6400.

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