Alaska Ferry

The 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. Access to these cities via Haines require a drive through Canada.

Direct service from Bellingham, WA to Whittier, two hours south of Anchorage usually operates during the Spring and Summer.

Enjoy the world-class views of Alaskan ports of call as you cruise through the Inside Passage, witnessing some of the most magnificent scenery in the world.

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Looking for a shorter trip? Or a chance to explore the different ports along the way? You can disembark at any destination, take as long as you would like to explore, then board the ship again and continue the journey at your own pace. Disembarking at either Skagway or Haines gives you access to Canada's Yukon Territory, and Alaska’s Alcan Highway (aka Alaska Highway). Loading and unloading is simple-just drive on and off the ship. Alaskan ferries take walk-on passengers, cars, and RV's up to 60' feet long on most ships. You can even bring the family pet! * Reservations are required for each stop you’d like to make .

Roomy comfortable cabins are available for rent, or camping areas are available for those who choose to camp on board. You will find cafeterias, theatre areas, and play rooms available on all ships. Cafeterias are available serving beer and wine, and some ships even offer a restaurant.

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For those looking for a unique way to tour the waterways of Alaska, the Alaska Ferry system is the perfect, budget-friendly way to create a memorable experience.

Look here for more information about the different parts of Alaska. Once you’re ready to get planning, check out the Ports page to help you plan your trip.

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Alaska Ferry schedules are available on our SCHEDULE PAGE.

There are countless ways to customize your trip on the Alaska Ferry. Visit our Regions page to learn about the different areas of Alaska, and check out Ports to decide where you want to go.

To make a reservation, contact Viking Travel by calling our toll-free number: 800-327-2571; from cell phones: 907-772-3818 or make a reservation request online.

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SOUTHEAST ALASKA RUNNING TIMES

	Bellingham	Pr. Rupert	Ketchikan	Wrangell	Petersburg	Sitka	Juneau	Haines	Skagway
Pr. Rupert	----	----	6 hrs	12 hrs	15hrs	25 hrs	23 hrs	27 ½ hrs	28 ½ hrs
Ketchikan	38 hrs	6 hrs	----	6 hrs	9 hrs	19 hrs	17 hrs	21 ½ hrs	22 ½ hrs
Wrangell	44 hrs	12 hrs	6 hrs	----	3 hrs	13 hrs	11 hrs	15 ½ hrs	16 ½ hrs
Petersburg	47 hrs	15hrs	9 hrs	3 hrs	----	10 hrs	8 hrs	12 ½ hrs	13 ½ hrs
Sitka	57 hrs	25 hrs	19 hrs	21 hrs	18 hrs	----	8 ½ hrs	13 hrs	14 hrs
Juneau	55 hrs	23 hrs	17 hrs	11 hrs	8 hrs	8 ½ hrs	----	4 ½ hrs	5 ½ hrs
Haines	59 ½ hrs	27 ½ hrs	21½ hrs	15 ½ hrs	12 ½ hrs	13 hrs	4 ½ hrs	----	1 hr
Skagway	60 ½ hrs	28 ½ hrs	22 ½ hrs	16 ½ hrs	13 ½ hrs	14 hrs	5 ½	1 hr	----

MILEAGE CHART

Driving Times

	Anchorage	Denali Park	Fairbanks	Haines	Homer	Seattle	Seward	Skagway	Tok	Valdez	Whitehorse
Anchorage	x	237	358	775	226	2435	126	832	328	304	724
Denali Park	237	x	121	774	463	2434	363	953	327	457	723
Fairbanks	358	121	x	653	584	2313	484	710	206	364	602
Haines	775	774	653	x	1001	1962	901	359	447	701	251
Homer	226	463	584	1001	x	2661	173	1058	554	530	950
Seattle	2435	2434	2313	1962	2661	x	2561	1819	2107	2361	1711
Seward	126	363	484	901	173	2561	x	958	454	430	850
Skagway	832	953	710	359	1058	1819	958	x	504	758	108
Tok	328	327	206	447	554	2107	454	504	x	254	396
Valdez	304	457	364	701	530	2361	430	758	254	x	650
Whitehorse	724	723	602	251	950	1711	850	108	396	650	x

Alaska Ferry Printed Schedules

Alaska Ferry Fares

Fares for passengers, cabins/staterooms and vehicles are all figured separately and based on one-way travel.

You can check the individual fares on our calculator to determine your approximate cost. Vehicle fares do not include a driver/passenger fare.

For example, if there are two people traveling in your party, you are bringing a car on board, and you would like one cabin, you should add:

2 passenger fares + 1 vehicle fare + 1 cabin fare

View the Alaska Ferry Fare Calculator

You can always contact us for more information or to make a reservation.