The Seattle Ferry Service has launched ferry service across Lake Union, connecting the University of Washington (at Agua Verde) to South Lake Union (at Lake Union Park.) For those who commute to Downtown Seattle – or want to connect with the S.L.U.T. (South Lake Union Trolly) – the Seattle Mini-Ferry could provide another transportation option.
The two mini-ferrys – named Mocha and Espresso – run every 25 minutes. The fare, each way, costs $5 per passenger.
Departures from S. Lake Union Park go on the half hour, Sunday through Thursday, from 8:30am-6:30pm, and Fridays & Saturdays until 9:30pm.
Departures from UW (at Agua Verde and the foot of Brooklyn Avenue) go on the hour, Sunday – Thursday, from 8:00am-6pm, and Fridays & Saturdays until 9:00pm.
For more information, call 206/713-8446 or visit the Seattle Ferry Service website. Be one of the few to take advantage of these inaugural voyages, as the service will run through October 2011 (weather permitting,) to return in May 2011.
At this time, an additional stop in Fremont is still being sought. However, the departure point at the UW does sit near the Burke-Gilman Bike Trail…