CHANGE OF HEART: West Seattle Water Taxi WILL extend service for Pearl Jam August 8th concert after all

(WSB file photo of M/V Doc Maynard on an evening stop at Seacrest)

Some commenters expressed disappointment after we reported that the West Seattle Water Taxi wouldn’t offer extended service next Wednesday, August 8th, the first of two sold-out Pearl Jam concerts at Safeco Field. This afternoon, we’ve just received word from Water Taxi spokesperson Brent Champaco that there’s been a change of heart:

King County Water Taxi will offer extended evening sailings on the West Seattle route during the Pearl Jam concerts on Wednesday, Aug. 8 and Friday, Aug. 10 in Seattle.

We typically offer extended evening service for evening Mariners, Seahawks and Sounders FC home games during our summer schedule. However, given the number of West Seattle riders who are expected to attend the Pearl Jam concert, our standing principles to alleviate traffic congestion to support mobility for our residents warrants providing this additional service offering. King County Water Taxi will depart downtown Seattle at 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.

And as we reported yesterday, he adds:

We would like to remind music fans that we are also working with Sub Pop Records to help fans get to and from their 30th anniversary celebration Saturday, Aug. 11 on Alki. In addition to the MV Doc Maynard running its regular Saturday service, we plan on running an extra boat (the MV Sally Fox) on the West Seattle route from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and again from 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. These times are when we expect most people to be traveling to, and returning from, the event.

Wes C Addle August 1, 2018 (4:02 pm)

That nice and all but you’ll probably need to leave the show early if you want to make the last sailing.

Seaview mama August 1, 2018 (6:01 pm)

I agree. That likely will not be late enough. Nice gesture though. I know I will NOT be leaving early.

KAF August 1, 2018 (4:09 pm)

That’s great! I recognize 10:45pm is their typical downtown departure during extended schedules, but that seems too early to catch concert goers on a return trip to West Seattle after the show?

Bonnie August 1, 2018 (4:16 pm)

What about Foo Fighters concert 9/1?

Kirs10 August 1, 2018 (5:15 pm)

Thank you KC Water Taxi!

K. August 1, 2018 (5:19 pm)

Yeah nice but wont work. That concert is going long….

PJ Fan August 1, 2018 (5:48 pm)

The last 3 PJ shows I have attended have all gone over 3 hours, including Denver 2014 that was just shy of 4 hours. Unless they start at 7:00, that last water taxi will be long gone before the set list is over.

w.seattlelite08 August 1, 2018 (7:26 pm)

Wow. Why not thank them & uber home…#entitledany?

PNWMelissa August 2, 2018 (9:01 am)

Indeed! Or take the Rapidride C line, which runs very late and routes right through Alaska Junction before heading south on California.

Kp August 1, 2018 (8:52 pm)

Wow – we would love to get this kind of special service for the Vashon water taxi, too! Anyone know who we should reach out to?

Chris D August 1, 2018 (10:44 pm)

What a bunch of whiny complainers.

Momz August 1, 2018 (11:17 pm)

I’m catching a ride back with Eddie

Wes C. Addle August 2, 2018 (7:45 am)

I’m puzzled why truth and facts are labeled as entitlement or complaining?Actually, I guess it’s not surprising in today’s online climate. It’s the new norm.