What not to take on a ferry?

No smoking is allowed anywhere on the ferry, including inside your vehicle. This includes vapor and e-cigarettes. Do not tamper with any lifesaving equipment. Pets and animals, other than service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must remain inside the owner's vehicle.



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How many bags can I bring on the ferry? Walk-on passengers are allowed up to 100 pounds of hand-carried baggage. Passengers are responsible for the handling and safety of their own bags. Baggage carts are driven from terminals and parked on the vessel car deck to offer assistance.

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Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

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Ferry carries people who want to go from one bank to another bank of a river. It can also carry pets, vehicles and heavy luggage.

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Passengers are not allowed to bring alcoholic beverages on or off a vessel except for beverages that they are transporting as personal baggage in unopened containers, which may not be opened while the vessel is underway.

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Each passenger is allowed 2 pieces of luggage, no larger than 23”x23”x37” and weighing no more than 50 lbs each, to be stowed in the luggage compartment. In addition, each passenger may bring one carry-on that fits at the seat or in the overhead bin.

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One large piece of luggage per person is typically allowed on board.

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On a ferry ride in cold weather, you will need more layers than in similar weather condition on the mainland. While on the water, temperatures tend to drop lower due to higher humidity, conduction and ocean currents. This particularly applies if you intend to spend any time on the outside deck.

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Please note the following: Travelers 14 and older, when traveling unaccompanied, will need to provide photo ID. Examples of photo ID can include but are not limited to: school ID cards, passports, state ID cards, and drivers licenses.

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(i) Gas cylinders carried must be for the passenger's personal use. (iii) All cylinders should be secured within the vehicle to prevent movement. (iv) Other dangerous goods (including Flammable gases & Flammable liquids) shall not be carried in the same vehicle as these 'diving-use' gases under any circumstances.

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Ferries sank by poor maintenance & why it isn't a concern: Not maintaining a ferry can cause many safety issues to arise. Making DIY repairs, not attending to issues that concern the vessel being watertight, and not carrying out regular checks are all common causes of ships sinking.

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Dangerous goods include all gas or propane tanks, outboard motors with attached tanks, chainsaws, scuba tanks and more. View the full dangerous goods list. Notes: Your hand baggage must not contain any dangerous goods on the ferry, at any time.

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Yes, you're welcome to bring your own food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks aboard and consume those during the crossing.

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Anyone who refuses a screening or inspection will not be allowed on board a ferry.

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All the Washington State ferries allow you to stay in your car. Being in a front car in bad weather can be interesting. All the car decks are open end to end, and the boats are double ended.

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Please remain in your vehicle until the ferry has departed. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the ferry, including inside your vehicle.

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You can still take a walk on the deck to enjoy the view to the passing islands, or spend your time at the restaurants and game rooms found on most modern ferries. However, a cabin will offer you more privacy when you need it and a comfortable place to sleep during a long overnight trip.

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Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry.

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