Seattle to Bainbridge Ferry view of Skyline & Elliott Bay

@michaelmatti

Washington

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Seattle

Although the Pacific Northwest is known for its many hiking trails, serene lakes and dense forests, it also boasts impressive cityscape views, too. Along calm waters, you can capture the Seattle skyline while watching the city lights come on and reflect their twinkling lights onto Elliott Bay. It's quite the experience!

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Check ferry schedule online for times: https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=sea-bi

Fee

$8.65; Discounts available for seniors or youth.

Pack

Wide-angle lens (16mm)
Telephoto lens (optional)
Jacket/warm layers

How to get there

N47° 36' 15.6636"W122° 22' 25.4748"

This image was taken on Elliott Bay from the deck of the Seattle to Bainbridge Ferry as the ferry approached the Seattle skyline at sunset. To get a similar viewpoint, you either need to be on the Bainbridge Island Ferry or Bremerton Ferry. Either ferry is accessed from the Seattle Ferry Terminal in downtown Seattle. The ticket counter and entrance to the ferries is on the second story of the ferry terminal building. Once you're on the ferry, stand on the open deck and reference the GPS coordinates to see where I was when I took this photo.