August 30, 2024

Kingston Fast Ferry Resumes Service with Reduced Service Levels on Saturday – 8/31

The Kingston Fast Ferry will temporarily operate at a reduced level of service with Rich Passage 1 (RP1) or similar vessel until further notice. The primary vessels on the Kingston and Southworth routes, M/V Enetai and M/V Commander, are out of service due to a failed part in the jet propulsion system. The M/V Finest, the backup vessel for Kingston, is also out of service for repairs.

Starting Saturday, August 31, Kitsap Transit will operate most regularly scheduled Saturday sailings. The 4:25 PM sailing from Seattle and 5:20 PM sailing from Kingston will be suspended until further notice.  

Weekday service will resume Monday, Sept. 2. 10:45 AM weekday sailings from Seattle to Kingston are suspended. 

Kitsap Transit is suspending these sailings because RP1 doesn't hold as much fuel as the regular ferries that operate the Kingston/Seattle route and, as a result, can't operate as many trips.  

RP1 is a 118-passenger vessel with about half of the passenger capacity of MV Finest and MV Commander. While the Kingston Fast Ferry sailings normally run with loads of less than 118 passengers, customers who are concerned about getting a seat are encouraged to get in the queue early.

Please note that RP1 has more restrictions on bicycles and scooters than Finest and Commander. You can learn about these restrictions by visiting the Bicycles/Scooters section of the Bremerton Fast Ferry webpage. 

Repairs on the Enetai and the Finest are progressing ahead of schedule, and we hope to return both vessels to service in mid-September. At that time, Enetai will operate the Southworth-Seattle route, and the Solano and Finest will operate the Kingston-Seattle route.

Questions? Contact Kitsap Transit's Customer Service staff by calling 360.373.2877 or 800.501.RIDE.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide updates when we have more information available.

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