MV Samish is an Olympic class auto and passenger ferry operated by Washington State Ferries, a child department of the Washington State Department of Transportation.
MV Samish specifications
Washington State Ferries vessel data, checked October 25, 2026.
| Class | Olympic class |
|---|---|
| Built | 2015, Seattle |
| Passengers | 1,500 |
| Vehicles | 144, with room for 34 tall vehicles |
| Length | 362 ft 5 in |
| Beam | 83 ft 6 in |
| Draft | 18 ft |
| Service speed | 17 knots |
| Propulsion | 2 engines, diesel, 6,000 horsepower in total |
| Tonnage | 3,525 |
The main passenger cabin and sun deck have ADA accessible restrooms. There are 12 wheelchair spaces available on the main passenger deck, as well.
Elevator access is available from both auto decks to both passenger decks and both elevators are ADA compliant.
For those hard of hearing, Samish is equipped with a visual paging announcement system that displays important announcements on monitors throughout the boat.
Other amenities include a galley and vending and newspaper machines on the main passenger deck.
MV Samish is named for the Samish Indian Nation meaning “The Giving People.