FerryFriend vs Explore Bainbridge

FerryFriend is the ultimate tool for ferry riders in the Puget Sound! Includes schedules and so much more for Washington State Ferries, Kitsap Transit Fast Ferries, and King County Water Taxi. Features: • Brand new Apple Watch app with schedules, predictions, and your favorite routes on your wrist. • CarPlay support so you can check sailings, predictions, and favorites without picking up your phone. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for one-glance access to your favorite routes and ferry tickets. • Drive-time ETAs to the terminal from your current location, so you know how long it'll take to reach the dock. • Real-time delay predictions and demand forecasts so you know when sailings will be delayed and how full they'll be. • Sailing notifications for delays, departures, arrivals, loading, and reservation availability. • Cached schedules available offline, even when the WSF servers are down. • Inline reservation availability with quick booking from the app. • Drive-up space availability with historical filling trends. • Live vessel map with detailed status, departure/arrival times, and vessel specs. • Ferry line cameras on a map so you can check the line before you arrive. • Travel alerts with push notifications, snoozing, and day-of-week filtering. • Scan, save, and share your WSF ferry tickets right from the app. • Tide warnings and vessel load indicators in the schedule. • Heads-up on Kingston to Edmonds schedules when the terminal's new boarding-pass system is active, so you don't miss a stop at the kiosk near Lindvog Road. • Customizable delay display, projected departure time or time-late duration, whichever you prefer. • Dark mode and 24-hour time support. Includes information for these departing terminals: Anacortes Annapolis Bainbridge Island Bremerton Clinton Coupeville Edmonds Fauntleroy Friday Harbor Kingston Lopez Island Mukilteo Orcas Island Point Defiance Port Orchard Port Townsend Seattle (WSF and Pier 50) Shaw Island Sidney B.C. Southworth Tahlequah Vashon Island West Seattle (Seacrest Park) Includes data from: Kitsap Transit King County Water Taxi Washington State Ferries - WSDOT

Explore Bainbridge is the essential companion for visiting Bainbridge Island, Washington. Whether you're stepping off the ferry for a day trip from Seattle or settling in for a longer stay, this free app puts everything you need right in your pocket. The app is 100% free. No ads. No in-app purchases. DISCOVER THE ISLAND Browse a curated collection of local restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, museums, parks, trails, and places to stay. Search by name or filter by category — Eat, Drink, Do, Walk, and Stay — to find exactly what you're looking for. Heart your favorites and come back to them anytime. PLAN YOUR VISIT Choose from ready-made itineraries designed around different interests and timeframes, from a quick afternoon in Winslow to a full day exploring the island by foot, bike, or car. Each itinerary maps out a route so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying. NAVIGATE WITH EASE Switch to the interactive Map tab to see every listing at a glance. Tap a pin for details, get walking directions from the ferry terminal, and see estimated travel times. The app uses your location (with permission) to show your position and provide turn-by-turn context as you explore. STAY ON SCHEDULE WITH LIVE FERRY INFO The Ferry tab displays the real-time Washington State Ferries schedule for the Seattle–Bainbridge route, including departure times, countdowns, and live delay updates. Never miss a sailing again. SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING The Events tab highlights upcoming happenings across the island — art walks, farmers markets, live music, community gatherings, and more. Search events by name or browse what's coming up next. BUILT BY LOCALS Explore Bainbridge is created by the team behind BainbridgeIsland.com, the island's go-to online resource. Led by Bainbridge residents Michael and Erin Cyger, the app is an independent, community-driven project rooted in a love for the island. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Curated local listings across dining, drinks, activities, walks, and lodging • Searchable and filterable Explore tab • Interactive map with walking routes and travel times • Curated itineraries for day trips and longer visits • Real-time ferry schedule with live delay tracking • Upcoming island events • Favorite spots and itineraries with a tap • No account required — just open and explore • Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases Step off the ferry, open the app, and start exploring.