Can I get on and off the Alaska ferry?
Can I get on and off the Alaska ferry? To learn more about fares, see our Alaska Marine Highway Fares page. When your ferry stops in a port, you can either get off and walk around for a few hours or drive off and spend a few days. You can get back on the ferry to head elsewhere or keep driving to your own destinations.
Is there a senior rate in Alaska Ferry?
Passenger discounts will apply to full priced Adult, Senior and Child fares. The discount cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotional fares, such as youth group discounts, passes or specials. Travelers are advised to figure the relative advantage of one discount over another.
Can you stay in your car on the Alaska Ferry?
U.S. Coast Guard regulations prohibit access to the car deck while a vessel is underway; therefore, RVs and motorhomes may not be used for dining and sleeping while on an AMHS ferry.
How long does the Alaska ferry take?
The Alaska Ferry runs 24 hours a day. It takes 36 hours from Bellingham, WA to reach the first stop at Ketchikan. Visitors often disembark in a variety of towns, stay a few nights on land, then continue on the ferry.
Where do I sleep if I don t have a cabin in Alaska ferry system?
For passengers who opt to travel without a cabin, the recliner lounges also serve as sleeping areas with space to roll out a sleeping bag. Covered solariums located on the upper decks of each vessel are also popular sleeping areas and for those traveling with small tents, they are allowed on the upper decks.
Do people stay in their cars on a ferry?
You can't stay in your car for safety reasons. In case of an emergency, like a fire or a collision, you need to be able to evacuate the ship quickly. Most of the time, you need to join rafts located above the car deck.
What happens if your car breaks down on a ferry?
If a vehicle is broken down onboard, the responsibility ultimately is with the owner of the vehicle. The ferry crew is under no obligation to re-start vehicles that have broken down.
Do you have to go through security on a ferry?
Anyone who refuses a screening or inspection will not be allowed on board a ferry.
Is there a toilet on the ferry?
There are toilets on every ferry regardless of size.
Is there a shower on a ferry?
Cabins are sold per trip, not per day or per person. Cabins are equipped with single or double bunk bed style berths. Most cabins include private bathroom facilities. For those that do not, public restroom and shower facilities are available.
Do ferry cabins have showers?
Cabins are available in two-bed (side by side) and four-bed (upper and lower) layouts. Features include: Linens, duvet, and pillow. Private washroom with shower, sink, and toilet.