— from WSDOT/Washington State Ferries (WSF) —

Mark your calendar! [Tuesday] April 12 is the first day that customers can make summer sailing reservations on the San Juan Islands, Sidney, BC, and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes.

We anticipate a high volume of phone calls [888-808-7977] and visits to our website, and customers should expect extended wait times for service. If you would like to make reservations for less popular sailings – for example, mid-week departures or sailings that do not coincide with a holiday – you may wish to contact us starting Wednesday, April 13, to avoid long wait times. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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