Bainbridge Island Electric Bike Tour & Ferry from Seattle

Ride Your Bike Onto a Ferry, Then Explore an Island

You bike to Seattle's waterfront, ride your electric bike onto a Washington State Ferries vessel, cross to Bainbridge Island in 35 minutes, explore the town and new waterfront trail with a guide, stop for coffee and pastries at a local spot, then return by ferry. The whole thing takes a half day and includes the bike, helmet, ferry ticket, and water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Seattle Waterfront20m
2. Washington State Ferries30m · entry included

Biking and exploring Bainbridge Island

• Bike Seattle waterfront
• Bike to ferry terminal
• Bike onto ferry to island
• Explore Bainbridge Island town
• Visit secret troll on bike lanes
• See boat marina views

The experience

The ferry terminal appears suddenly as you pedal through Seattle's waterfront on an electric bike. You're not walking on. You're riding on, wheels rolling straight onto the Washington State Ferries deck, which is the kind of detail that makes this different from a regular city bike tour. The 35-minute crossing to Bainbridge Island happens on the water itself, the Salish Sea spreading out around you, and then you're off the ferry and onto the island's new protected bike lanes with your guide leading the way through town.

Bainbridge Island has the feel of a place that decided to stay small and artsy on purpose. Your guide takes you past the secret troll tucked into the protected lanes, a spot people actually photograph, and through the kind of quiet streets that make you forget Seattle's just across the water. The town itself is walkable and laidback, the sort of place where a coffee and bakery stop feels like the whole point of the morning rather than a pit break. You get to choose where you eat, so it's not a rushed group meal. It's an actual island experience.

The return ferry ride gives you time to sit with what you've seen: the marina views, the waterfront you biked through before leaving the city, the fact that you just pedaled onto a boat and back. The electric bike does the hill work, so the pace stays easy even if you haven't ridden in years. Bring a camera. The light off the water and the sight of Seattle's skyline from the ferry are the kind of thing people actually want to photograph.

What’s included

• Electric bike and helmet.
• ferry ticket for the round trip on Washington State Ferries.
• bottle of water.
• guided bike ride through Seattle's waterfront to the ferry terminal.
• 35-minute ferry crossing to Bainbridge Island.
• guided exploration of Bainbridge Island town and the new waterfront trail, including a stop at the secret troll photo spot.
• time for a local coffee and bakery visit.
• return ferry ride to Seattle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by SeattleBicycleTours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to escape Seattle for a morning without arranging your own transport or figuring out the ferry schedule. The guide handles the route and timing, and the electric bike means you're not fighting hills or distance.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the ferry ride to Bainbridge Island?

The crossing takes 35 minutes each way on Washington State Ferries.

Do I need to know how to ride a bike?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The electric bike assists with pedaling, but you'll be riding for several hours total, including on the island.

What's included in the tour?

Ferry ticket, electric bike, helmet, and a bottle of water. You pay separately for food and drinks at the local coffee and bakery shop.

Can I bring my own bike?

The tour provides an electric bike. You ride it onto the ferry and use it to explore Bainbridge Island.

Is there parking in Seattle?

Public transportation options are available nearby the ferry terminal, so you don't need to drive.

What should I bring?

A camera for photos, comfortable clothes, and money for the coffee and bakery stop. Water is provided.

Is this tour good for beginners?

The electric bike makes it accessible, but you need moderate fitness. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.