Starting July 23, 2024, travelers can book reservations for the Port Townsend/Coupeville and Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry routes. These routes are available from September 22 to December 28, 2024. Early reservations are recommended due to limited standby space. Learn how to secure your spot, tips for a smooth travel experience, and more.
When do fall reservations for WA ferry routes open?
- A) July 21
- B) July 22
- C) July 23
- D) July 24
- Answer: C) July 23
Which ferry routes are mentioned for fall reservations?
- A) Seattle/Bremerton
- B) Port Townsend/Coupeville
- C) Kingston/Edmonds
- D) Bainbridge Island/Seattle
- Answer: B) Port Townsend/Coupeville
For which months are the fall ferry reservations available?
- A) August to October
- B) September to December
- C) October to December
- D) November to January
- Answer: B) September to December
What time do the fall reservations open?
- A) 9 a.m.
- B) 10 a.m.
- C) 11 a.m.
- D) 12 p.m.
- Answer: B) 10 a.m.
How much vehicle space is typically reserved for emergency and standby use?
- A) 10%
- B) 15%
- C) 20%
- D) 25%
- Answer: D) 25%
When is the pre-queue for reservations activated?
- A) 8:30 a.m.
- B) 9:00 a.m.
- C) 9:30 a.m.
- D) 10:00 a.m.
- Answer: C) 9:30 a.m.
What is recommended for travelers to avoid a no-show fee?
- A) Arrive early
- B) Cancel or change reservations before 5 p.m. the day before travel
- C) Book a round trip
- D) Call the terminal
- Answer: B) Cancel or change reservations before 5 p.m. the day before travel
What percentage of standard vehicle space is released two months before the season start date?
- A) 25%
- B) 50%
- C) 75%
- D) 100%
- Answer: A) 25%
What is the virtual waiting room used for?
- A) Checking ferry schedules
- B) Preventing website overload and ensuring fair access
- C) Contacting customer service
- D) Viewing ticket prices
- Answer: B) Preventing website overload and ensuring fair access
When should Anacortes/San Juan Islands travelers arrive at the terminal before their sailing times?
- A) 30 minutes early
- B) 45-60 minutes early
- C) 15 minutes early
- D) 60-90 minutes early
- Answer: B) 45-60 minutes early
How many minutes early should Port Townsend/Coupeville travelers arrive at the terminal?
- A) 15-30 minutes
- B) 30-45 minutes
- C) 45-60 minutes
- D) 60-75 minutes
- Answer: B) 30-45 minutes
What percentage of vehicle spaces is released two weeks before each sailing date for Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes?
- A) 15%
- B) 20%
- C) 25%
- D) 30%
- Answer: C) 25%
What should travelers do to ensure they secure a spot on the ferry?
- A) Arrive without reservations
- B) Book as early as possible
- C) Call the terminal on the day of travel
- D) Travel during off-peak hours
- Answer: B) Book as early as possible
What is the benefit of using the pre-queue system for reservations?
- A) Discounts on tickets
- B) Guaranteed reservation
- C) Random assignment in the waiting room for fairness
- D) Priority boarding
- Answer: C) Random assignment in the waiting room for fairness
What must reservation holders remember about their bookings?
- A) They are non-transferable
- B) They are round-trip
- C) They are one-way
- D) They can be changed anytime
- Answer: C) They are one-way
What happens if a reservation is not canceled or changed before the deadline?
- A) No penalty
- B) No-show fee is applied
- C) Reservation is automatically canceled
- D) Reservation is rescheduled
- Answer: B) No-show fee is applied
How many times is vehicle space released before each sailing date for Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes?
- A) Once
- B) Twice
- C) Three times
- D) Four times
- Answer: C) Three times
What should travelers on the Port Townsend/Coupeville route do to avoid missing their ferry?
- A) Arrive 15 minutes early
- B) Arrive 30-45 minutes early
- C) Book tickets at the terminal
- D) Travel during off-peak hours
- Answer: B) Arrive 30-45 minutes early
How can walk-on passengers and bicyclists buy tickets?
- A) Only online
- B) Only at the terminal
- C) Online or upon arrival
- D) Via phone reservation
- Answer: C) Online or upon arrival
What is the reservation policy for non-standard vehicles on Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes?
- A) 50% of space is reserved two months before the season start date
- B) 75% of space is reserved two months before the season start date
- C) 25% of space is reserved two weeks before the season start date
- D) 100% of space is reserved two months before the season start date
- Answer: B) 75% of space is reserved two months before the season start date
Why is early booking for ferry reservations recommended by WSF?
- A) To get a discount
- B) Due to limited stand-by space
- C) For priority boarding
- D) To avoid long wait times
- Answer: B) Due to limited stand-by space
What time does the pre-queue for ferry reservations start?
- A) 9:00 a.m.
- B) 9:30 a.m.
- C) 10:00 a.m.
- D) 10:30 a.m.
- Answer: B) 9:30 a.m.
When does the final 25% of vehicle space get released before each sailing date for Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes?
- A) Two months before
- B) One month before
- C) Two weeks before
- D) Two days before
- Answer: D) Two days before
What is the advantage of the virtual holding area for reservations?
- A) Discounts on tickets
- B) Guaranteed spot
- C) Prevents website overload
- D) Priority boarding
- Answer: C) Prevents website overload
How should travelers plan their reservations for round trips?
- A) Book only outbound trips
- B) Book only return trips
- C) Book both outbound and return trips
- D) Book at the terminal
- Answer: C) Book both outbound and return trips
How many phases are there in releasing vehicle space for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes?
- A) One phase
- B) Two phases
- C) Three phases
- D) Four phases
- Answer: C) Three phases
What can travelers opt to receive during the pre-queue wait?
- A) Phone call
- B) Email notification with a link to their spot in line
- C) SMS alert
- D) Printed ticket
- Answer: B) Email notification with a link to their spot in line
How much of the Port Townsend/Coupeville route vehicle space is released two months before the season start date?
- A) 50%
- B) 60%
- C) 70%
- D) 80%
- Answer: D) 80%