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Alaska Marine Highway System
The Inside Passage is the most popular
cruise route in Alaska. The route snakes up Alaska’s southeastern coast,
guarded from rough seas by hundreds of islands. This area is served by
large and small ships alike. The central Alaska coast and the Aleutian
Islands are primarily the province of small-ship cruise companies. These
more remote regions are known for cultural depth and wildlife – especially
birds.
You can reach Alaska by ferry by
embarking in Bellingham, Washington or in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
Ferries offer cabins for private, overnight accommodations or public areas
for laying out a sleeping bag. Food in dining rooms and cafeterias,
onboard naturalists, movies, small gift shops and other entertainment is
also available onboard most ferries. Ferries offer the flexibility to stop
and explore along the way, and to bring your personal vehicle or RV along
for side trips to inland destinations.
The Alaska Marine Highway travels
from the Inside Passage across the Gulf of Alaska and all the way out to
the Aleutian Islands. Ferries stop in dozens of tiny ports along the way.
Most of these towns offer visitor services, and many are off the beaten
track, providing a closer look at life in Alaska.
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