Seattle–Bainbridge Island Ferry
Bainbridge Island Ferry
Take a state ferry from Pier 52 for 35 minutes to Bainbridge Island. Photograph the Seattle skyline from the deck, then stroll the island's small town.
Take the Washington State Ferry from Pier 52 (Colman Dock) on the waterfront to Bainbridge Island. The one-way trip takes about 35 minutes. It is the most affordable 'bay cruise.' As the ferry pulls away, you look back at the Seattle skyline and the Space Needle, and on clear days you can see Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Walk-on passengers pay only on the outbound trip (about $10), and the return trip is free. On the island, Winslow town is a short walk away, with cafés, winery tasting rooms and the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum. Half a day is enough. The map coordinates point to the Winslow ferry terminal on the island.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00 to 01:00 next day; every 45–60 minutes
Nearby sights
- Discovery Park
- Alki Beach
- Ballard Locks (Hiram M. Chittenden Locks)
- Kerry Park
- Olympic Sculpture Park
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Space Needle
- Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)