RV Ferry to Alaska

RV Ferry Information Alaska, BC, WA Ferries Traveling on the Alaska ferries with an RV, camper or 5th wheel has become so popular that each year demand for summer vehicle and cabin space begins earlier & earlier. Ferrying From Bellingham Washington Bellingham WA is the most southern terminal for Alaska Marine ferries and the State of Alaska's ferries travel the Inside Passage year-round from both Bellingham WA and Prince Rupert in British Columbia Travelling to Anchorage If traveling from Anchorage or Fairbanks to Washington, consider the Whittier ferry to Juneau, then the Juneau ferry to Bellingham. This ferry route is more expensive than taking from ferry Haines to Bellingham, but it's a much shorter drive from Anchorage & Fairbanks, will save wear and tear on your rig & it is the only route that avoids Canada so enables you to travel without a passport. Alaska ferries do not travel to or from Seattle. Recreational Vehicles to Alaska Most vehicle ferries ( Alaska ferries & BC ferries ) can accommodate recreational vehicles & tows up to 70' long & 13' high. Anyone taking a vehicle up the Inside Passage during the high season (May through September), especially those driving large units, should reserve summer ferry space before February. To ensure vehicle & cabin space, 3 to 6 months in advance of sailing is almost mandatory. Recreational Vehicle dimensions for ferry travel - Maximum height: 13' (this restriction accommodates all tides) - Maximum length: approximately 70' These measurements hold true for most vessels operated by Alaska Marine ferries, BC Ferries and the ferries operating throughout Washington Alaska Marine has 3 width categories - Standard width: 8'5";  Wide: 8'6"- 8'11";  Extra Wide: over 9' Fares for RVs using Alaska ferries or BC Ferries Ferry fares are based on the overall length & width of a unit - i.e. total amount of deck space required. (call 1-800-686-0446 if needing help) Overall length is the measurement from the front bumper of what is being driven, to the back bumper of anything being towed. If traveling with a tow, it is the bumper to bumper connected length that determines the vehicle fare. On any ferry, it is often less expensive to disconnect a tow and make two separate bookings. Regarding width, the Alaska Marine ferries impose a surcharge equal to 25% of the vehicle fare to all wide vehicles; and a surcharge equal to 50% of the vehicle fare to extra wide vehicles BC Ferries imposes a flat fee for units wider than 8'6" or higher than 7' Propane Guidelines for RVs using the ferry systems Propane tanks must be turned off when traveling on any ferry. Bottled gas containers will be sealed prior to boarding by terminal agents. Small portable containers of fuel (5 gallons or less and limited to 2 containers) must be properly sealed, labelled with the owner's name for ID, and stored by AMHS while on route. As all propane tanks are turned off during a voyage, it is important to stock up on ice if carrying perishables. Pets Pets traveling into Alaska by ferry from another state or province, must have a health certificate no more than 30 days old. Alaska Marine charges $40 per pet entering or exiting Alaska through Bellingham and $25 per pet if travelling by ferry through Prince Rupert There is no charge for pets traveling on BC Ferries. While on-board, pets must stay on the vehicle deck but can be visited, fed & "watered" at regular intervals. Entry to the car deck is controlled by the ships purser. Reservations: Alaska Marine Highway ferries and BC ferries Because of the increasing popularity of the northern trips during the May - Sept period, vehicle & stateroom reservations for most ferries in Alaska and for the BC ferry between Port Hardy, Prince Rupert & Bella Coola in British Columbia Canada, should be booked before February.

Alaska or BC ferry travel with an RV or Camper  Alaska Ferry Schedules Bellingham ferry to Alaska  Prince Rupert ferry to Alaska  Port Hardy to Alaska ferry connection Ketchikan ferry info Wrangell ferry schedules Petersburg ferry Info Kake ferry schedules Sitka ferry schedules Juneau ferry schedules Haines ferry schedules Skagway ferry schedules  RV Parks In Alaska Anchorage Haines Homer Ketchikan Soldatna Fairbanks Tok Ferry Reservation Help Line Calling 1-800-686-0446 (email info@ferrytravel.com) will connect to a ferry specialist who can help with any RV ferry bookings US/Canada Border Information Passports are required when traveling between any two countries. US aliens are required to bring an Alien Registration Receipt Card as proof of residence. Naturalized citizens should bring their naturalization paperwork Canada considers a DUI conviction to be a felony and may refuse admission into the country without special permission Canada Customs 907.767.5540 US Customs 907.767.5511 Firearms on ferries All firearms must be unloaded and securely locked in the vehicle. Ammunition must be stowed separately from the firearms, If crossing a border, all weapons must be declared and any appropriate paperwork shown. Handguns, semi-automatic and automatic weapons are prohibited in Canada

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