Bainbridge Island Ferry Trip

We are excited to announce the next event for our “Good Life!” group. It’s a ferry trip to Bainbridge Island to explore shops, have dinner, and have ice cream for dessert! (We will be walking on the ferry, not taking vehicles.)

Upon arrival we will plan on spending 60 – 90 minutes wandering around exploring shops in Winslow before heading to dinner about 5 pm. There are multiple restaurants to choose from on Bainbridge. One we were considering is the Bainbridge Thai restaurant. We will break up into smaller groups at the restaurant (depending on the number of attendees). We've found this works well for facilitating conversation and getting to know one another. Everyone is responsible for paying for their own ferry tickets and dinner.

Our RSVP list usually fills up fast. If you didn't get signed up in time to make the list and you really want to come, go ahead and send me a private message and we'll see if we can't make room for you. For those of you who do get on the RSVP list and then you realize you won't be able to make it to the event please remove yourself from the list as soon as possible to make room for others. Thank you!

I do believe it’s OK to bring your dogs. If I understand correctly dogs on a leash are allowed on the ferry with walk-on passengers but you must stay in the outside passenger areas. You’re allowed to pass through interior areas to reach those outdoor spots. You can verify the pet policy at:
Pets | WSDOT
Dogs are allowed on their outdoor patio at the Bainbridge Thai restaurant; however, they can only accommodate 6-8 people on their patio.
Suggestions for getting there:
You might do well to use public transportation to avoid finding and paying for parking downtown. Here are some choices:

King County Metro Bus: Many Metro bus routes serve stops near the Colman Dock ferry terminal. You can check King County Metro's website:
(https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro.aspx) for schedules and routes.
Link Light Rail: If you're coming from areas like SeaTac Airport or Northgate, the Link Light Rail is an option. Get off at Pioneer Square Station or University Street (Symphony) Station, both are within walking distance of the ferry terminal.

If you do want to drive, there are multiple places to park. I can't tell you what the best place is, but you might try the Republic Parking garage under Russell Investments at 1302 2nd Avenue which is by the Seattle Art Museum and near Pike Place Market.

You can find the Seattle to Bainbridge Island ferry schedule for Saturday, June 28th at:
WSDOT - Ferries - Schedule: Spring 2025 Sailing Schedule for Seattle / Bainbridge Island
You can also purchase ferry tickets in advance online at:
WSF Web Store :: Ticket Selection :: Seattle - Bainbridge