MV Tacoma is a Jumbo Mark II class auto and passenger ferry operated by Washington State Ferries, a child department of the Washington State Department of Transportation.
MV Tacoma specifications
Washington State Ferries vessel data, checked October 25, 2026.
| Class | Jumbo Mark II class |
|---|---|
| Built | 1997, Seattle |
| Passengers | 1,791 |
| Vehicles | 202, with room for 68 tall vehicles |
| Length | 460 ft 2 in |
| Beam | 90 ft |
| Draft | 18 ft 6 in |
| Service speed | 18 knots |
| Propulsion | 4 engines, diesel-electric (AC), 16,000 horsepower in total |
| Tonnage | 4,938 |
The main passenger deck and sun deck have ADA accessible restrooms. Elevator access is available from both auto decks to the passenger deck.
For those hard of hearing, Tacoma 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 Tacoma is named for the native word “Tah-ho-mah” which means “snowy mountain”.