About us

The Marine Division of the King County Department of Transportation was created in 2008 to operate two passenger-only water taxi routes for the King County Ferry District:

The Marine Division employs a small administrative staff, captains, deckhands, and engineers. For employment opportunities, please visit the King County job openings page.

Contact us

King County Marine Division
Paul Brodeur, Division Director
201 S. Jackson St., KSC-TR-0816
Seattle, WA 98104

General information: 206-684-1551
E-mail: watertaxi.info@kingcounty.gov
Fax: 206-684-1968
TTY Relay: 711

Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (PST), Monday-Friday

Information from the Marine Division’s Web site is available in alternative formats to persons with disabilities upon request. Please call 206-264-1551 (TTY Relay 711).

King County Ferry District

The King County Ferry District is a general-purpose government created to expand transportation options through water taxi services. The Ferry District contracts with the Marine Division to operate the water taxi service. The Ferry District provides budget, policy direction, and oversight to the Marine Division. Visit the King County Ferry District Web page to learn more about the Ferry District’s future plans.

King County Ferry District Title VI

Please see the attached statement for the King County Ferry District Title VI compliance information.

King County Water Taxi photo: man at helm

The Water Taxi’s Captain Dan in the wheelhouse.