Tips for walk-on passengersPlease arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled sailing. You'll also find plenty of seating on the ferry, with accommodations of 1,500 to 2,500 passengers depending on the vessel.
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The island's town center is very walkable and close to the ferry terminal. If you're journeying from Seattle, make your way to Colman Dock's pedestrian overpass and snag a cheaper passenger ticket. You won't have to worry about misbehaving drivers or whether there's room for your car on the ferry.
Departure times listed on the schedule refer to the time that vessels pull away from the dock. Passengers should arrive a minimum of 10 minutes before scheduled departures. Passengers must be on board 2 minutes prior to departure.
Not only will you need to spend less time waiting to drive onto the ferry, but you will also be able to explore what is available on board before you are joined by the rest of the passengers.
The form of ID you'll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your nationality. On most international routes, you will need your passport to check-in. However, there are exceptions to this.
Bremerton is good for a longer ride (an hour) and some good old fashioned military history (old war ship tour, free navy museum, etc).. Bainbridge island is quick and has more cutesy, artsy shops and stuffs. Bremerton is longer and ferries are less frequent.
If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.
Usually, the ticket that you purchase is only valid for the crossing you have booked. Some ferry companies allow you to change your departure time at the port, but this usually only happens if multiple ferry sailings are available per day.
Cabins are designed for singles, couples or families and will be comfortable and will offer you the best travel experience on a ferry. Ferry crossing accommodation, sleeping onboard, sleeping on a ferry is also available on reserved seating and cabin sharing, sleeping pods and reclining seats.