MV Salish is a Kwa-di Tabil class auto and passenger ferry operated by Washington State Ferries, a child department of the Washington State Department of Transportation.
MV Salish specifications
Washington State Ferries vessel data, checked October 25, 2026.
| Class | Kwa-di Tabil class |
|---|---|
| Built | 2011, Seattle |
| Passengers | 748 |
| Vehicles | 64, with room for 25 tall vehicles |
| Length | 273 ft 10 in |
| Beam | 66 ft 2 in |
| Draft | 11 ft |
| Service speed | 14 knots |
| Propulsion | 2 engines, diesel, 6,000 horsepower in total |
| Tonnage | 4,623 |
The main passenger deck is equipped with ADA accessible restrooms. An ADA compliant elevator is available from the auto deck to all passenger deck levels.
Other amenities on the vessel include a galley and vending machines on the main passenger deck.
MV Salish is named for the Salishan people of the Pacific Northwest who share a common group of languages (Salishan language) comprised of 23 different dialects spoken by various tribes.