Vehicles, drivers, and passengers must be in position with tickets 20 minutes prior to departure times or they may not be allowed to board the ferry. Twitter Social Network
Ferry Shuttle Service
Due to a delay in the drydock work for the Steilacoom II, Pierce County will be offering a free shuttle service between the Steilacoom Ferry Terminal and the Pierce College and on Anderson Island for the weekends of June 2-5 and June 10-11. During the weekends of June 2 and June 9, the additional departures on Friday, Sunday, and Monday are canceled.
Indicates departure times that do not run on weekends and holidays. See observed holidays below.
Departing Steilacoom
4:45 a.m.
5:45 a.m.
7:05 a.m.
8:20 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:35 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:10 p.m.
7:20 p.m.
8:35 p.m.
10:20 p.m.
Departing Anderson Island
5:15 a.m.
6:20 a.m.
7:35 a.m.
8:55 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
11:10 a.m.
12:45 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
4:25 p.m.
5:35 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:55 p.m.
9:10 p.m.
10:50 p.m.
Peak Season
May 26, 2023 - Sept. 4, 2023
Two-Boat Service
Indicates departure times that do not run on weekends and holidays. See observed holidays below.
Indicates additional runs on Friday, Sunday, and Monday during peak season only.
Departing Steilacoom
4:45 a.m.
5:45 a.m.
7:05 a.m.
8:20 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:35 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
4:25 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:35 p.m.
6:10 p.m.
7:20 p.m.
8:35 p.m.
10:20 p.m.
Departing Anderson Island
5:15 a.m.
6:20 a.m.
7:35 a.m.
8:55 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
11:10 a.m.
12:45 p.m.
1:10 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
4:25 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:35 p.m.
6:10 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:55 p.m.
9:10 p.m.
10:50 p.m.
Ketron Island Daily
Year- Round
Passengers departing Ketron Island must make a reservation a minimum of 60 minutes in advance by calling (253) 588-1950.
Departing Steilacoom
5:45 a.m.
10:35 a.m.
7:20 p.m.
Departing Anderson Is.
6:20 a.m.
11:10 a.m.
7:55 p.m.
Departing Ketron Island
6:40 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
8:15 p.m.
Semi-monthly Fuel Runs
Fuel service runs occur on the first and third Monday of each month when the ferry transports gasoline and propane fuel tankers to and from Anderson Island to restock fuel and propane for purchase on the island. This service is critical to ensure Anderson Island residents and visitors have access to fuel while they’re on the island. The following departures are canceled: 9:30 a.m. from Steilacoom and 11:30 a.m. from Ketron Island. Please note, the 12:45 p.m. departure from Anderson Island will still take place and includes a stop at Ketron before returning to Steilacoom.
Oversize and low vehicles may be restricted during times of extremely low tides – these are tides of zero feet and below. Vehicles with low-hanging parts (bumpers, hitches, etc.) and extended overhangs from the rear axle (such as recreational vehicles) may be denied access to the ferry during extreme low tides.
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