Question 1

Where does Alaska Marine Highway sail?

Accepted Answer

Alaska Marine Highway sails 14 routes between 34 ports in the United States, mostly Bellingham, Skagway and Haines. From Bellingham: Skagway, Haines, Juneau and nine other ports. From Skagway: Haines and Juneau. From Cordova: Valdez, Whittier, Chenega Bay and Tatitlek. From Juneau: Gustavus, Tenakee Springs, Kake, Pelican, Hoonah and Angoon. From Homer: Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, Seldovia and nine other ports. From Ketchikan: Metlakatla.

Question 2

What is the longest crossing with Alaska Marine Highway?

Accepted Answer

The longest crossing with Alaska Marine Highway, from Bellingham to Kodiak, takes 5½ days and runs once a year, in April.

Question 3

Can I take my car with Alaska Marine Highway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can take your car.

Question 4

Does Alaska Marine Highway sail all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alaska Marine Highway sails all year round; some lines are seasonal. Cordova to Valdez and Cordova to Whittier run March to early October. Homer to Kodiak and Homer to Seldovia run May to January. Homer to Dutch Harbor runs June to September. Bellingham to Kodiak runs in April. Valdez to Cordova runs May to September.

Question 5

What ships does Alaska Marine Highway sail?

Accepted Answer

Alaska Marine Highway sails eight ships, carrying 2,269 passengers in all; the largest, Columbia, takes 499 passengers. They are Columbia, Kennicott, Hubbard, Tazlina, Aurora, LeConte, Tustumena and Lituya.

Question 6

Which Alaska Marine Highway ships have cabins?

Accepted Answer

Columbia, Kennicott and Tustumena have cabins.