News release:

The spring sailing schedule for Washington State Ferries begins Sunday, March 25.

Ferry service increases include:

· Reopening of the Anacortes/Sidney, B.C. route, with one daily round-trip sailing. For reservations, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries or call 511.

The return of the weekend inter-island vessel in the San Juan Islands.
An additional eight hours of afternoon service Monday through Thursday between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands.
The return of three-boat service on weekends on the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route. The third boat will operate eight hours a day on Saturday and Sunday.

The complete 2012 spring sailing schedule is available at www.wsdot.gov/ferries/schedule. The spring schedule will be in effect March 25 through June 16.