Key highlights from the 2025 Year in Review include:

• Ridership reached 20.1 million (9.42 million vehicles/drivers + 10.69 million walk-on passengers), up significantly from 19.1 million in 2024 — a ~5% increase (nearly 1 million more riders).
• Operated more than 150,000 sailings (about 7,000 additional trips compared to 2024).
• On-time performance stood at 98.6% for completed sailings.
• Cancellations dropped by roughly 400 (to 2,222 total), with crew-related cancellations falling by nearly 70% — the fewest since 2020 — thanks to workforce investments and stability.

Comparisons to 2024 show clear progress in reliability and capacity:

• Ridership growth accelerated (5% vs. 2024's ~2.6% increase over 2023).
• Service expanded with added sailings on key routes and the full return to pre-pandemic domestic schedules years ahead of schedule.
• Fewer disruptions supported higher passenger volumes, especially walk-ons.

Other notable achievements included unveiling North America’s largest hybrid-electric passenger ferry (the upgraded WENATCHEE, with its now 5.7 MWh battery storage system, is expected to cut fuel use by 20%), partnerships for three new hybrid-electric vessels, workforce training (over 150 credentials issued), and strong community engagement (e.g., 687 whale sightings, 46 lifesaving events, and booming social media).

Overall, 2025 marked a highly positive year for WSF, with growing ridership, improved reliability, and advancements in sustainability — positioning the system for continued recovery and modernization.

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