MV Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee specifications
Washington State Ferries vessel data, checked October 25, 2026.
| Class | Jumbo Mark II class |
|---|---|
| Built | 1998, Seattle; rebuilt 2025 |
| 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 | 2 engines, hybrid diesel-electric (AC), 8,000 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, Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee is named for the Yakama word “wenatchi” which means “river flowing from canyon”.