It was West Seattle Blog that first posed the question: “Water Taxi: More romantic than a Venice gondola?” As the official blog of the King County Water Taxi, we are pleased to confirm that, yes – our water taxi is more romantic than that of our Venetian counterparts. Just ask the myriad couples who’ve had…
This past week was World Braille Day and 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To celebrate, we are taking you on a tour of the ADA enhancements available at the new passenger-only ferry terminal at Pier 50 thanks to a video produced in partnership with Kitsap Ferries. From tactile…
If you’re waiting for a sign that you should be riding King County Water Taxi, here it is. An actual sign. Our new passenger-only ferry terminal in downtown Seattle received shiny new accessories: several dynamic signs. Previously, passengers received scheduling updates through transit alerts over email or text, and relied on hard copy signage for…
As the King County Water Taxi team wraps up its spring/summer sailing schedule, we’re taking a look back at some stunning views from the past season. First up: a celebrity sighting! Our water taxi was spotted on the October 22 episode of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy at the 2:08 mark. Isn’t she pretty? We also enjoyed the…
My, how the years have sailed by. The year was 2007. Washington State Ferries operated two morning runs and two evening runs to and from Vashon Island, and its passenger-only ferry was the only direct access for Vashon residents to downtown Seattle. After the Washington State Legislature directed WSF to eliminate passenger-only ferry service, the…
This morning, we kicked off a celebration of 10 years of the King County Water Taxi service with King County Executive Dow Constantine, King County Councilmember Joe McDermott, Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Amy Scarton, and Federal Transportation Administration’s Deputy Regional Director Ken Feldman, along with 100+ other friends and partners involved in the new…
Planning on running the Orca Half marathon on September 22? The King County Water Taxi wants to get you there in style and is offering an early sailing at 7:30 a.m. from Pier 50 in Seattle to Seacrest Park, connecting you with shuttles to the beginning of the race. Shuttles are operated by the race…
Excitement, wonder, relief. That was the mood of West Seattle and Vashon Island Water Taxi passengers on Monday, Aug. 12, who had their first look at the new passenger-only ferry terminal at Pier 50. After a week-long closure and lack of Water Taxi service, passengers disembarked and walked through the new facility. Marine Division staff…
Heading to Vashon Island for Strawberry Fest? This year, you will have another option to get there – the Water Taxi! King County Water Taxi will offer the first ever Saturday service on the Vashon Island route for the Vashon Island Strawberry Festival on Saturday, July 20th. Typically, the Water Taxi Vashon Island route is…
With much anticipation, construction of the new Passenger Only Facility (POF) serving the Water Taxi and Kitsap Fast Ferry is nearing completion. Over the last few years, you have been boarding at the temporary passenger ferry terminal located on Pier 52. On Monday, July 29, the new facility is scheduled to come online and will…
