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King County Water Taxi shifts to fall-winter schedule after record breaking summer

The King County Water Taxi is getting ready for its fall and winter sailing schedule after a summer that saw a record number of riders “Make it a Boat Day.” In October, the Vashon Water Taxi will conclude its pilot weekend service. The West Seattle Water Taxi late-night Friday and Saturday seasonal service also ends…

Water Taxi heading to West Seattle with Seattle Skyline in background

West Seattle Water Taxi sails into fall after busy summer

The West Seattle Water Taxi is preparing to transition into the fall/winter sailing schedule, after seeing the largest number of passengers riding between downtown Seattle and West Seattle’s Seacrest Park in over six years. “It was great to see people taking advantage of the extended weekend service as well as the special sailings throughout the…

Midday sailings on West Seattle and Vashon Water Taxi continue through winter

This fall and winter, the King County Water Taxi will continue to be a transportation option for riders going to and from West Seattle and Vashon. On Monday, Oct. 14, sailings from Seattle’s Pier 50 will continue from downtown to Seacrest Dock in West Seattle. The popular midday service between downtown and Vashon will stay…

King County Water Taxi Doc Maynard on its way to the downtown Seattle. Back deck is full on passengers waving to kayakers on Elliot Bay

Kickoff summer on the Water Taxi

Memorial Day is the “summer kickoff,” and what better way to celebrate the long weekend than with a trip to downtown Seattle from West Seattle or Vashon on the King County Water Taxi? For the first time, there will be holiday service on Monday, Memorial Day, for Vashon, with sailings on its regular weekday schedule.…

Late night trips to return with Water Taxi’s Summer Sailing schedule April 21

It may not feel like it now, but spring weather is just around the corner. Warmer days, later sunsets, and the return of the King County Water Taxi summer sailing schedule! As we prepare for the summer sailing season, the Water Taxi will finish the winter with increased shuttle service! Starting on Monday, March 28, all…