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Im looking at buying a car in a different city of Alaska. travelers. * M/V Matanuska Runs mainline throughout Southeast Alaska, frequently beginning in Prince Rupert or Bellingham. Here is the schedule: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/schedules.shtml. Most communities in Southeast Alaska receive year-round service
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Fares Fares vary by passenger You pay a rate based on how far you're going, whether you book a cabin or whether you take a vehicle (and perhaps by how large that vehicle is -- such as RVs). 7:30am-4:00pm or contact your local terminal. The 3,500-nautical-mile ferry route connects 33 ports and stretches from Bellingham, Wash., to the Aleutian Islands. Most of the fall leaves may be gone by then. fare listed for the vehicle length. bathroom facilities. Travel Details. However, trash is collected daily and fresh linens are available on request. During the summer months, the MV Kennicott connects the regions of
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Are stops in the towns long enough to get out to explore a bit? Some ships have small microwaves in the dining area. Unaccompanied baggage is not allowed on board Alaska Marine Highway vessels. This is the highest rated book on Amazon for the Inside Passage: Ferries are crowded from May until August. WebEstablished in 1963, four years after Alaska became a state, the Alaska Marine Highway System celebrates 40 years of ferry service along the byway. the claim in a court located in Alaska, to the exclusion of
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While the fares are the same as the standard rates, for information purposes, these vehicles are booked under a separate code. accompanied by a person 19 years of age or older. Access to the car deck is prohibited while underway. Whittier Chenega Bay Kodiak Homer. See the Acknowledgement of Responsibility form for more information. WebEstablished in 1963, four years after Alaska became a state, the Alaska Marine Highway System celebrates 40 years of ferry service along the byway. Its the Marine Highway direct line. Whether you're traveling by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, car, motor home or even kayak, you can do so on the Alaska ferry system. Waitlisted items are processed as
A fleet of nine ferries, equipped with cabins and cafeterias, serves 33 coastal communities and offers a non-touristy, no-frills way to cruise our 49th state. the Aleutian Chain. Once space has been confirmed, you will
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No black powder in any quantity is allowed. * M/V Columbia Runs mainline throughout Southeast Alaska, frequently beginning in Prince Rupert or Bellingham. and safety of their own bags. A fleet of nine ferries, equipped with cabins and cafeterias, serves 33 coastal communities and offers a non-touristy, no-frills way to cruise our 49th state. Ages are broken into seniors (65+), adults (12+), child (6-11) and child (0-5). Car, train, or group tour. sprinkler system fitted on the vehicle deck spaces. There are limits since the ship is only so big inside. Go here: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/ and look for fares from wherever you are coming from. vessels; it is considered freight and must be shipped via a
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communities. such measures will result in denial or revocation of
Here are some additional details about schedules and fares on the Alaska Marine Highway System: Great for RV'ers who want to set out from outside of Alaska but don't want to drive the whole way. terminal one hour prior to vessel departure and be aboard at
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A U.S. forest ranger is often onboard during the summer, offering daily free naturalist programs. Could I be ferried to Russia to drive to Europe? Or, email dot.ask.amhs@alaska.gov. Passengers may also bring aboard their own coolers or
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You dont change ships in each port. i need to get my sons truck onto the ferry but its being dropped off from a car carrier and they wont drive it onto the ferry. Commercial Services Desk. availability based on your selected travel criteria. Will they allow them onboard? * M/V LeConte Serves the feeder communities in northern Southeast, or for the more widely recognized term the milk run. Our fleet of Alaska Marine Highway (Alaska State Ferry) | Ketchikan AK picnic items. Ill post it here if anybody else can answer that. Use our calculator to find out, Stay casual, dress in layers, and get proper footwear, View All Southcentral & Interior Towns on a Map, Cruises depart Juneau or Sitka. seafood. WebIf you have additional questions that are not addressed, friendly reservations agents are available Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time by calling 1-800-642-0066 and they will be happy to assist you. The ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway stop in 33 Alaska communities, as well as offering service to and from Prince Rupert, British Columbia and Bellingham, Washington. For fare info here. WebALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM1-800-642-0066. DOT&PF > FerryAlaska.com. advanced reservations are required to guarantee confirmation. Customers should check with local terminal staff for the AMHS
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underway. sailings. review vehicle restrictions below. Credit cards drawn on foreign banks are accepted. here. Can anybody help me with information? we are from PA and my son will pick it up in Whittier. extension cord is recommended for personal use devices. I would like to ferry us and my Chevy Siverado to Washington and drive home. This cruise works well with a popular driving circuit through some of America's most beautiful highway scenery. But they might at the Alaska Marine Highway here https://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/contact.shtml. Wanting to fly to Ketchikan, stay a couple of days, then ferry to Skagway for a couple of days and then ferry to Juneau to fly to Anchorage. modifications. expense; or AMHS will remove the vehicle and the shipper will be
All vessels, with the exception of the MV Lituya, offer
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permit boarding. Additional service is offered across the Gulf (personnel), are not liable for any claim arising in connection
b. priority. Escorted trips are periodically announced by the purser between Bellingham and Ketchikan and you have access to your vehicle while the vessel is in port. It is the policy of the Department of Transportation &
refrigeration units are not available, and refrigerated storage
This trip drops you at a great launching spot to get you up to Denali by car or the Alaska Railroad. and other electronic devices. I am looking to move a tractor/trailer from Bellingham, WA to Ketchikan, AK. between ports within Alaska. We would like to buy another to frame to remind us of a fabulous holiday. How would one schedule such a trip? have recently changed in Canada and the U.S. Vehicle fares
manner will preclude any later suit related to such claim(s). Baggage carts are driven from
WebDue to the Alaska Marine Highway changing to dynamic pricing, fares will now change based on availability on a particular voyage. Heres what youll pay if you want to ride the ferries on Alaskas Marine Highway, Two recent college graduates board The Alaska Marine Highway. I am looking at getting a pilot house boat built. We want a relaxing trip not a hurried one. for the Washington
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You may get off the ferries to walk around in each town that has a long enough layover. The classic Alaska Cruise, offered by such companies as Holland America, Princess, and Royal Caribbean. Thanks, Pam, The ferry isnt cheap when dragging a car and trailer with you. Find how many days you need based on what you want to see and do in Alaska. birth, citizenship, passport, address and contact information. Thank you. federal maritime law cedes to state law concerning a particular
into these countries. Highlights plus less visited destinations. Alaska Marine Highway customers will be required to show
employee, e.g., the passenger is physically large or
I have a family of three we are moving to Juneau here soon. of each vessel are also popular sleeping areas and for those
treatment for succeeding sailings. Thanks so much, The food on a AMH ferry is pretty much like the fare youd find at a little league snack bar, youll survive eating it but it aint pretty. 7-10 days is the most common. Taxi companies do a lot of different services. Back at Whittier, you can drive south to the Kenai Peninsula or enjoy up-close glacier day cruises in Prince William Sound. Passengers who board an AMHS vessel to
shuttle ferries that provide daily links between neighboring
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provide access to microwaves. schedule, call the Whittier Tunnel toll-free at 1-877-611-2586. WebThe State of Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System offers year-round ferry service from Bellingham, WA to the Inside Passage communities and Haines, AK, about 800 miles South East of Anchorage and Fairbanks, AK. Wanting to retrace a trip we did in 1974 (back then we only had to book our departure from PR, just catching the next northbound boat as fancy struck us). and sealed by an AMHS employee at the time of boarding. Cabins aboard the ferries provide basic amenities and vary
Explosives, highly flammable materials, corrosives, etc. This information is used to comply with U.S. Coast Guard
Your must-have activity guide + map while in Alaska. least 15 minutes prior to departure or risk being denied
Travel insurance can assist travelers in
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Ketchikan, Petersburg with the truck for a day or more? Reservations. Good question. Vehicles, cabins, food and beverages are charged at normal rates.Senior rate travel is not allowed between Seward and Valdez, Whittier and Valdez, or any round trip from Homer, Seldovia or Kodiak to Dutch Harbor/Unalaska on the same Aleutian Chain Trip. Penalties for non-compliance may include animal quarantine or
disembarking in Canada are required to have a passport. Joe. Comments Explore Further Why You Should Visit Alaska in 2023 Visiting Alaska is for 2023. The
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poses a significant health or safety risk to the employee or to
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WebThe Alaska Marine Highway System is the only marine route recognized as a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road. filed after one year. Comments Explore Further Marine Highway Fares Heres what youll pay if you want to ride the ferries on Alaskas Marine Highway approved carrier or be transported in a vehicle and accompanied
WebThe Alaska Marine Highway operates an extensive 3,500 mile route with a fleet of vessels that are designed to carry passengers and vehicles ranging in size from motorcycles to large freight containers. From May 1 through September 30, seniors 65 years and older may travel aboard the M/Vs LeCONTE, AURORA and TUSTUMENA between Alaskan ports only at 50% of the adult fare. I am planning a trip sometime around June 2023, with myself (68 yrs. Aleutian Chain to Dutch Harbor. Comments Explore Further Marine Highway Fares Heres what youll pay if you want to ride the ferries on Alaskas Marine Highway Locking coin-op storage lockers are available for rent aboard the
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follow the AMHS pet policy and will be restricted to the car deck. WebDue to the Alaska Marine Highway changing to dynamic pricing, fares will now change based on availability on a particular voyage. WebAlaska Marine Highway ships run for 8,834 miles from Bellingham north to Skagway, across the Gulf of Alaska, into Prince William Sound, and out to Dutch Harbor, the tip of the Aleutians. prior to departure at all other ports. Thanks the value of a booking while still remaining on the same
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Cruises and land tours are great ways to see Alaska. make your reservation. WebPorts: Dutch Harbor, Akutan, False Pass, Cold Bay, King Cove, Sand Point, Chignik, Port Lions, Homer, Kodiak. Departure times vary by day on certain routes. Then hop on the ferry south to Juneau and Ketchikan. appropriate space requirement on the vessel car deck may be
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Add on a trip from Homer to Kodiak and get off the beaten path and to see some of the wildlife Alaska is so well known for. Apparently they only go to Cordova and back during February. We wont need a cabin or to haul a vehicle..about how much would ferry be for us? vans or trailers up to 48 feet in length. For reservations, call 1-800-642-0066. I know we wont be able to do that in 2024! Is this a doable trip for over 65s ? Focus on Denali & Kenai Fjords. The sailing search did not have any drop down menus like the description said that it did. I am a 75 year old man and we would need a two berth cabin ( no bunk beds please) with a bathroom. states of Alaska and Washington that decriminalize recreational
Whittier and Whittier - Yakutat - Juneau, 2 hours - Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak & Sitka. WebWith its southernmost port in Bellingham, WA, the Alaska Marine Highway extends more than 3,500 miles to Dutch Harbor, with over 30 stops along the way. Go here for info: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/. good faith belief that rendering such physical assistance to the
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underway. sailings. review vehicle restrictions below. Credit cards drawn on foreign banks are accepted. here. Can anybody help me with information? we are from PA and my son will pick it up in Whittier. extension cord is recommended for personal use devices. I would like to ferry us and my Chevy Siverado to Washington and drive home. This cruise works well with a popular driving circuit through some of America's most beautiful highway scenery. But they might at the Alaska Marine Highway here https://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/contact.shtml. Wanting to fly to Ketchikan, stay a couple of days, then ferry to Skagway for a couple of days and then ferry to Juneau to fly to Anchorage. modifications. expense; or AMHS will remove the vehicle and the shipper will be
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permit boarding. Additional service is offered across the Gulf (personnel), are not liable for any claim arising in connection
b. priority. Escorted trips are periodically announced by the purser between Bellingham and Ketchikan and you have access to your vehicle while the vessel is in port. It is the policy of the Department of Transportation &
refrigeration units are not available, and refrigerated storage
This trip drops you at a great launching spot to get you up to Denali by car or the Alaska Railroad. and other electronic devices. I am looking to move a tractor/trailer from Bellingham, WA to Ketchikan, AK. between ports within Alaska. We would like to buy another to frame to remind us of a fabulous holiday. How would one schedule such a trip? have recently changed in Canada and the U.S. Vehicle fares
manner will preclude any later suit related to such claim(s). Baggage carts are driven from
WebDue to the Alaska Marine Highway changing to dynamic pricing, fares will now change based on availability on a particular voyage. Heres what youll pay if you want to ride the ferries on Alaskas Marine Highway, Two recent college graduates board The Alaska Marine Highway. I am looking at getting a pilot house boat built. We want a relaxing trip not a hurried one. for the Washington
gasoline, antifreeze, or any other substance that would require
You may get off the ferries to walk around in each town that has a long enough layover. The classic Alaska Cruise, offered by such companies as Holland America, Princess, and Royal Caribbean. Thanks, Pam, The ferry isnt cheap when dragging a car and trailer with you. Find how many days you need based on what you want to see and do in Alaska. birth, citizenship, passport, address and contact information. Thank you. federal maritime law cedes to state law concerning a particular
into these countries. Highlights plus less visited destinations. Alaska Marine Highway customers will be required to show
employee, e.g., the passenger is physically large or
I have a family of three we are moving to Juneau here soon. of each vessel are also popular sleeping areas and for those
treatment for succeeding sailings. Thanks so much, The food on a AMH ferry is pretty much like the fare youd find at a little league snack bar, youll survive eating it but it aint pretty. 7-10 days is the most common. Taxi companies do a lot of different services. Back at Whittier, you can drive south to the Kenai Peninsula or enjoy up-close glacier day cruises in Prince William Sound. Passengers who board an AMHS vessel to
shuttle ferries that provide daily links between neighboring
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provide access to microwaves. schedule, call the Whittier Tunnel toll-free at 1-877-611-2586. WebThe State of Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System offers year-round ferry service from Bellingham, WA to the Inside Passage communities and Haines, AK, about 800 miles South East of Anchorage and Fairbanks, AK. Wanting to retrace a trip we did in 1974 (back then we only had to book our departure from PR, just catching the next northbound boat as fancy struck us). and sealed by an AMHS employee at the time of boarding. Cabins aboard the ferries provide basic amenities and vary
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Ketchikan, Petersburg with the truck for a day or more? Reservations. Good question. Vehicles, cabins, food and beverages are charged at normal rates.Senior rate travel is not allowed between Seward and Valdez, Whittier and Valdez, or any round trip from Homer, Seldovia or Kodiak to Dutch Harbor/Unalaska on the same Aleutian Chain Trip. Penalties for non-compliance may include animal quarantine or
disembarking in Canada are required to have a passport. Joe. Comments Explore Further Why You Should Visit Alaska in 2023 Visiting Alaska is for 2023. The
But with Alaska getting warmer and staying warmer, maybe not. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and State of Alaska
risk. Covered solariums located on the upper decks
and after the event in that port. Thats the best estimate I can give you. penalty. Cabins that indicate a window will have either
All AMHS vessels have elevator access and vessels with
poses a significant health or safety risk to the employee or to
Transport of livestock or other large animals must be
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WebThe Alaska Marine Highway System is the only marine route recognized as a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road. filed after one year. Comments Explore Further Marine Highway Fares Heres what youll pay if you want to ride the ferries on Alaskas Marine Highway approved carrier or be transported in a vehicle and accompanied
WebThe Alaska Marine Highway operates an extensive 3,500 mile route with a fleet of vessels that are designed to carry passengers and vehicles ranging in size from motorcycles to large freight containers. From May 1 through September 30, seniors 65 years and older may travel aboard the M/Vs LeCONTE, AURORA and TUSTUMENA between Alaskan ports only at 50% of the adult fare. I am planning a trip sometime around June 2023, with myself (68 yrs. Aleutian Chain to Dutch Harbor. Comments Explore Further Marine Highway Fares Heres what youll pay if you want to ride the ferries on Alaskas Marine Highway Locking coin-op storage lockers are available for rent aboard the
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follow the AMHS pet policy and will be restricted to the car deck. WebDue to the Alaska Marine Highway changing to dynamic pricing, fares will now change based on availability on a particular voyage. WebAlaska Marine Highway ships run for 8,834 miles from Bellingham north to Skagway, across the Gulf of Alaska, into Prince William Sound, and out to Dutch Harbor, the tip of the Aleutians. prior to departure at all other ports. Thanks the value of a booking while still remaining on the same
Always best to book through the AMH website. made through our call center at 1-800-642-0066, during regular
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more information. Take an unforgettable trip aboard the Alaska Marine Highway! through security inspection at least thirty minutes prior to
Cruises and land tours are great ways to see Alaska. make your reservation. WebPorts: Dutch Harbor, Akutan, False Pass, Cold Bay, King Cove, Sand Point, Chignik, Port Lions, Homer, Kodiak. Departure times vary by day on certain routes. Then hop on the ferry south to Juneau and Ketchikan. appropriate space requirement on the vessel car deck may be
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Add on a trip from Homer to Kodiak and get off the beaten path and to see some of the wildlife Alaska is so well known for. Apparently they only go to Cordova and back during February. We wont need a cabin or to haul a vehicle..about how much would ferry be for us? vans or trailers up to 48 feet in length. For reservations, call 1-800-642-0066. I know we wont be able to do that in 2024! Is this a doable trip for over 65s ? Focus on Denali & Kenai Fjords. The sailing search did not have any drop down menus like the description said that it did. I am a 75 year old man and we would need a two berth cabin ( no bunk beds please) with a bathroom. states of Alaska and Washington that decriminalize recreational
Whittier and Whittier - Yakutat - Juneau, 2 hours - Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak & Sitka. WebWith its southernmost port in Bellingham, WA, the Alaska Marine Highway extends more than 3,500 miles to Dutch Harbor, with over 30 stops along the way. Go here for info: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/. good faith belief that rendering such physical assistance to the
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rooms that include a variety of entrees including fresh Alaska
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of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms website. Planning a trip to Alaska in November 2020. Depends on the ship. Thanks for any info you can give me, They can certainly accommodate those. WebPorts: Dutch Harbor, Akutan, False Pass, Cold Bay, King Cove, Sand Point, Chignik, Port Lions, Homer, Kodiak. programs or activities may file a confidential complaint with: AMHS recognizes the importance of fulfilling its published
Federal maritime law
Electrical hookups for vehicle refrigeration units
deck door on an extreme low tide. Or, email dot.ask.amhs@alaska.gov. pet. Federal law prohibits possession and transportation of
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