Färja alaska marine

Haines offers several ferry options for those looking to arrive by sea, catering to various needs and preferences. Here are the details about the three different ferry services available:

1. Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS):

   • Year-Round Service: The AMHS operates year-round, providing both passenger and vehicle ferry service.
   • Extensive Network: The AMHS connects Haines to various communities across Alaska and also offers routes to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, and Bellingham, Washington, USA.
   • Versatility: This service is suitable for travelers who want to bring their vehicles along, making it convenient for exploring Haines and the surrounding areas at their own pace.

2. Haines-Skagway Fast Ferry (HSFF):

   • Summer Passenger Service: The HSFF is available during the summer months and offers passenger service between Haines and Skagway, two charming towns in Southeast Alaska.
   • Scenic Journey: It provides a quick and scenic way to travel between these two destinations without the need for a vehicle, allowing passengers to enjoy the breathtaking coastal landscapes.

3. Alaska Fjordlines:

   • Whale Watching and Sightseeing Tours:
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   Alaska Marine Highway Information

   Known to Alaskans as the &#;Blue Canoes&#;

   Want to have a great time and see the real Alaska up close and personal? Try the Blue Canoes (as Alaskans call them). The Alaska Marine Highway System achieved the nation&#;s highest designation for a scenic route. It is one of only 27 highways in the country that have been designated as an All-American Road. The 3,nautical-mile ferry route connects 33 ports and stretches from Bellingham, Washington, to the Aleutian Islands. Alaska Marine Highway ships run for 8, 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.

   Additional service is offered across the Gulf of, Alaska stopping in Valdez and Whittier. The M/V Tustumena provides service from Homer, Kodiak, and Dutch Harbor.

   Blue Canoes:

   Established in , four years after Alaska became a state, the Alaska Marine Highway System celebrates 40 years of ferry service along the byway. 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. You&

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   Alaska State Ferry (Marine Highway)

   Connect Alaska&#x;s coast via the marine highway.

   Alaska Ferry

   With so many communities off the road struktur in Alaska, the state-run Alaska Marine Highway struktur provides a critical connection to otherwise isolated locales. It's also a wonderfully scenic and unique way for visitors to travel throughout Alaska.

   The Alaska state ferry covers more than 3, miles and stops at over 30 ports. It also connects Alaska to the lower 48 via a multi-day ferry out of Bellingham, WA. Service regions include Southeast, Southcentral, and Southwest Alaska.

   • Southeast Alaska. Ferry ports include Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Sitka. This area is known as the Inside del and fryst vatten also frequented by Alaska cruises.
   • Southcentral Alaska. Ports include Whittier, Valdez, and Homer. These towns are also connected to the road system. Since Alaska state ferries have space for vehicles, visitors traveling with rental cars could combine both modes of transportation for a unique itinerary by marine highway and land highway.
   • Southwest Alaska. The ferry weaves through Southwest Alaska's Aleutian Islands. Ports include Kodiak, Cold Bay, and Dutch Harbor.