Alaska Ferry Routes, Maps and Booking Engine

Alaska Ferry: Routes, schedules, booking for RVs, Campers & Motorhomes Using the ferry to Alaska with an RV, camper or 5th wheel has become so popular that requests for space begin months in advance of travel. The trip by ferry up the Inside Passage is spectacular From Bellingham - the only Washington ferry terminal for the Alaska Marine Highway, the Inside Passage trip takes about 3 days end to end. Although the State of Alaskas' ferries travel year-round from both Bellingham WA and Prince Rupert in British Columbia, May thru Sept is the most popular ferry travel period. If travelling to Anchorage or Fairbanks from Washington, consider the 2 stge trip - Whittier - Juneau,  Juneau to Bellingham route - more expensive by about 30% than the ferry from Haines to Bellingham - but a much shorter drive & one that avoids Canada. Remember Alaska ferries do not travel to Seattle The vessels typically assigned to the major ferry routes can accommodate the largest of recreational vehicles. Anyone taking a vehicle up the Inside Passage during the high season, & especially those with large units, should make their summer ferry reservations before February   Recreational Vehicle Dimensions Maximum height: 13' (this accommodates all tides) Maximum length: approximately 60' The measurements hold true for most vessels operated by the Alaska Marine Highway, BC Ferries and the ferries operating in Washington Alaska Marine has 3 width categories: Standard width: 8'5"; Wide: 8'6"- 8'11"; Extra Wide: over 9' RV Fares for Alaska and BC Ferries -are determined on the overall, length & width of a unit  i.e. the deck space any unit uses  If travelling with a tow, it is the bumper to bumper connected length that determines the vehicle fare. Sometimes, (typically Oct - April), it is less expensive to disconnect a tow car and make two separate bookings because during the winter months vehicle drivers travel free. A surcharge on wide vehicles is imposed by most ferry companies. The Alaska Marine Highway charge is a sum equal to 25% of the vehicle fare on all vehicles from 102" - 108" & a  surcharge equal to 50% of the vehicle fare on all vehicles over 109" wide BC Ferries imposes a flat fee on units wider than 102" Propane Guidelines for RVs Propane tanks must be turned off. 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 en route. As all propane tanks are turned off during a voyage, it is important to stock up on ice if you are carrying perishables Pets Pets travelling into Alaska from another state or province must have a health certificate no more than 30 days old, Alaska Marine charges $25 per pet entering or exiting AK through Bellingham and $10 per pet through Prince Rupert There is no charge for pets travelling on BC Ferries While onboard, pets must stay on the car deck but can be visited, fed & "watered" almost as often as desired. Simply request entry to the car deck from a purser Reservations: Alaska Marine Highway and BC ferries Because of the increasing popularity of the northern trips during the May - Sept period, vehicle & state-room reservations for most ferries in Alaska, and for the BC ferry between Port Hardy & Prince Rupert British Columbia in particular, should be booked asap

Alaska & BC ferry travel with an RV or Camper is both easy & popular but reservations must be made early Alaska Ferry Schedules Bellingham to Alaska Prince Rupert to Alaska Port Hardy to Alaska Ketchikan ferry Info Wrangell ferry Info Petersburg ferry Info Kake ferry scheds Sitka ferry Info Juneau ferry Info Haines ferry Info Skagway ferry Info   RV Parks In Alaska Anchorage Haines Homer Ketchikan Soldatna Fairbanks Tok Valdez Reservation /Help Line Calling 1-800-686-0446 (email info@ferrytravel.com) will connect to a ferry specialist who can help with any RV bookings US/Canada Border Information Passports are not required for US or Canadian born citizens travelling between the two countries until January 2008. Proof of citizenship and current photo ID is however necessary. 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 All firearms must be unloaded and securely locked in the vehicle and 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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