NW Ferry vs FerryWatch

Plan your Washington State Ferry trip in seconds. NW Ferry gives you real-time schedules, live vessel tracking, service alerts, terminal cameras, and drive-up space estimates — everything you need, in one fast app. Whether you're a daily commuter or heading to the San Juan Islands for the weekend, NW Ferry keeps you one step ahead at the dock. What you get with NW Ferry: - Real-time schedules & fares: Check upcoming departures, fares, and seasonal schedule changes for every WSF route - Live vessel tracking: Watch ferries cross Puget Sound in real time - Service alerts: Know about delays, cancellations, and route changes before you leave - Terminal cameras: See dock conditions before you drive there - Drive-up space: View estimated vehicle space remaining for upcoming sailings - Favorites & recents: Save your go-to terminal pairs and jump back to recent routes in one tap - Quick route swap: Reverse your departure and arrival terminals in one tap - Apple Watch app & widgets: Check your next sailing from your wrist — with Closest Terminal and Favorite Terminal widgets - Home Screen & CarPlay widgets: See upcoming departures at a glance, including a Favorite Terminal widget for CarPlay Terminals covered: Anacortes, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Clinton, Coupeville, Edmonds, Fauntleroy, Friday Harbor, Kingston, Lopez Island, Mukilteo, Orcas Island, Point Defiance, Port Townsend, Seattle, Shaw Island, Sidney B.C., Southworth, Tahlequah, and Vashon Island. NW Ferry requires an internet connection to load live schedule, fare, and vessel data. NW Ferry is an independent app and is not affiliated with WSDOT or Washington State Ferries.

Travelers rely on the Washington State Ferries to travel to the many destinations around Puget Sound. The FerryWatch app tells you when the next sailing is going to be, making the decision on whether to hustle through the terminal much easier. No need to navigate through a full list of ferries every time you want to check on a sailing. FerryWatch lets you add favorite routes to your ‘Watch List’ and finds the next departing ferry closest to your location. It also lets you know how many drive up spaces are still available on that vessel, so you know whether your vehicle will be able to board. The companion Apple Watch app provides a quick glance at your favorite route to find out whether you are going to make the boat. No need to stop and open the app on your phone as you rush to the terminal. Whether you are rushing downtown for a morning meeting or heading to Bainbridge Island for a winery tour, the FerryWatch app can make the trip across the Sound a little less stressful.