MV Chelan is a Issaquah class auto and passenger ferry operated by Washington State Ferries, a child department of the Washington State Department of Transportation.
MV Chelan specifications
Washington State Ferries vessel data, checked October 25, 2026.
| Class | Issaquah class |
|---|---|
| Built | 1981, Seattle; rebuilt 2005 |
| Passengers | 1,196 |
| Vehicles | 124, with room for 25 tall vehicles |
| Length | 328 ft 2 in |
| Beam | 78 ft 8 in |
| Draft | 16 ft 9 in |
| Service speed | 16 knots |
| Propulsion | 2 engines, diesel, 5,100 horsepower in total |
| Tonnage | 2,477 |
The vessel is ADA compliant with accessible restrooms on both the auto and passenger decks as well as an elevator on the auto deck.
Other amenities include a galley and vending and newspaper machines on the main passenger deck.
MV Chelan is named for the Chelan word “Tsill-ane” meaning “deep water”.