There is no ferry from Anacortes to Victoria right now. Washington State Ferries says its Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney, B.C. route is “out of service until at least spring 2030 due to vessel availability constraints” (checked 18 October 2026). To reach Victoria from the Anacortes area, take the MV Coho from Port Angeles, the Victoria Clipper from Seattle, or drive to Tsawwassen for BC Ferries.
Instead: plan the routes that are running
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What to do instead
From Anacortes with a car. The closest car ferry to Victoria’s Inner Harbour is the MV Coho from Port Angeles. Port Angeles is on the Olympic Peninsula, so you will need to drive there, possibly with a Washington State Ferries crossing on the way; work out that leg with a mapping service, because this site does not estimate it. Another option is to drive into Canada and use BC Ferries from Tsawwassen.
From Anacortes without a car. The Victoria Clipper is a passenger-only ferry from Seattle.
Why this page exists
“Anacortes to Victoria ferry” is still a common search. Older web pages describe a service that stopped running in 2020. We keep the page so that the status and the alternatives are in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a ferry from Anacortes to Victoria?
Not at the moment. Washington State Ferries suspended its international service to Sidney, B.C. in 2020 and says the route is out of service until at least spring 2030 because of vessel availability.
Where did the Anacortes ferry land?
At Sidney, on the Saanich Peninsula north of Victoria, not in the city itself. Travellers then continued by road to Victoria.
Will it come back?
Washington State Ferries has said it hopes to restore the route and ties the earliest restart to new vessels. No firm date has been given. This page will be updated when the operator’s status changes.
What is the best alternative from Anacortes?
It depends on whether you have a car. The tool above compares the options for your party. With a car, the MV Coho from Port Angeles is the US-side option that lands at the Inner Harbour; without a car, the Victoria Clipper from Seattle is a passenger-only alternative.
Can I still book the Washington State Ferries international route?
No. Do not rely on third-party listings that still show it; check Washington State Ferries’ travel to Canada page for the current status.