Getting to Alaska by Ferry
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An Alaska Marine Highway vessel makes it way through a bay
The Alaska Marine Highway is Relaxed, Flexible
The state-owned ferry system is called a "Marine Highway" because it provides vital year-round transportation service for many Alaskan communities - and it sails through some truly breathtaking scenery.
WHO:Alaska Marine Highway System
WHAT:Round-trip or one-way, with or without a vehicle
WHERE:--Over 30 ports (Inside Passage, Gulf of Alaska, and Aleutian Islands)
--Depart northbound from Bellingham, Washington and Prince Rupert, British Columbia
WHEN:Year-round
HOW:--Make reservations online or by phone: 800-642-0066, www.FerryAlaska.com
--Make reservations early, especially for cabins
WHY:--Affordable
--Informal, relaxed atmosphere
--Flexibility to stop for a day or more if you want to explore an area
--Incredible coastal scenery
TIME:Plan on 4 days to cruise the Inside Passage, and 7 days to reach Prince William Sound ports. Schedule extra days to take advantage ot stopover privileges.
For more information about the Alaska State Ferry please refer to
Transportation By Sea
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