Experiencing a Washington State Ferry ride is often high on the list of anyone visiting Western Washington for the first time. If you plan things right, it can be a relaxing way to travel. If you don't, you could get stuck on an island for an extra day or spend unplanned time sitting in line. Whether you plan to ride the ferry to get to your travel destination - perhaps one of Washington's islands, perhaps a town on the Olympic Peninsula - or just for fun, this Washington State Ferry visitor guide will help in your planning.

I didn’t realise there were so many places you could get to by ferry in Western Washington. I imagine exploring these places and islands by ferry is the NW equivalet of an Island Hopping vacation in Greece. Thank you for the wonderful suggestions. Miles, Ferry Crossings.