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Alaska Marine October - April CostsFriday, August 07, 2015

Will They or Wont They?
Given the diminished budget and Alaska ferry service cuts this summer, unsupported speculation is that historical winter programs like Drivers Travel Free - may be a thing of the past.

So far there has been no word as to whether Alaska Marine will increase fares or whether they will continue the "Driver Travels Free Oct Thru April" policy employed over the last few years.

Alaska Ferries Winter Schedules Expected SoonFriday, August 07, 2015

Alaska Marine Schedules
Slightly later than in previous years, the Alaska Marine ferry schedules are expected to be released toward the end of August.

The schedules will cover the period October 2015 through and inclusive of April 30, 2016.

BC Ferries: Above & Beyond Once AgainFriday, August 07, 2015

BC Ferries agents have heart!

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Danica Marrs termed an angel by grateful Mum
Heavy sailing waits to Vancouver Island on the busiest weekend of the year threatened to prevent a Langley Mother from getting to her sons bedside after he suffered a life threatening stroke.
On hearing the situation, BCF agent Danica Marrs enabled the dying mans family to board the next sailing to Nanaimo and make it to the hospital in time to say goodbye.

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Congratulations BC Ferries !Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Well Done Michael Corrigan & BCF Crew !
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A company constantly criticized and seldom praised, CONGRATULATIONS to BC Ferries President Mike Corrigan who in spite of tough times brought in a significant earnings increase over 2014.
A tough company to steer because everyone thinks they can do it better,
BCF is unfailingly courteous - and an unparalled treat to deal with on both a professional & passenger level
Success always comes from the top - Kudos BC Ferries & Mike Corrigan!

Alaska Marine revises May 24th MV Taku sailingsSunday, May 24, 2015

Sunday, May 24

Mechanical issues today forced the cancellation of all 24 May MV Taku sailings

Through May 26, the MV Matanuska will sail the revised schedules shown below

Monday, May 25
Juneau depart 1:00 am. (added run to Haines)
Arrive Haines    5:30 a.m.
Depart Haines   6:30 am.
Arrive Juneau 11:30 am.
Depart Juneau 1:00 pm.
Arrive Petersburg 9:00 pm.
Depart Petersburg 9:45 pm.

Tuesday, May 26
Arrive Wrangell 12:45 am.
Depart Wrangell 1:30 am.
Arrive Ketchikan 7:30 am.
Depart Ketchikan 8:30 am.
Arrive Prince Rupert 3:30 pm.
Depart Prince Rupert 5:30 pm.
Arrive Ketchikan 10:30 pm.
Depart Ketchikan 11:45 pm. (on schedule)

Alaska Marine Budget UpdateWednesday, May 13, 2015

Alaska Marine Funding Restored for 2015/16
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By allocating $5.5 million of unused fiscal year 2015 AMHS fuel trigger funds, Governor Walker restored funding to the 2016 Alaska Marine operating budget .
This funding allows Alaska Marine to provide the previously scheduled ferry service & thereby honor previously booked reservations.

There is one exception - the MV Taku sailings for July and August of 2015 have been cancelled but the vessel will return to service in October

FVF Chenega to Make Extra StopWednesday, May 13, 2015

Extra ferry stop 17 May in Angoon Alaska

The FVF Chenega will make an extra stop in Angoon to accommodate visitors attending the Angoon High School graduation.
For additional details contact 907-465-3940

MV Aurora InspectionWednesday, May 13, 2015

Alaska Marine:

A Coast Guard inspection on Tuesday, 26 May will cause the MV Aurora to have an extended port call to Valdez on Tuesday May 26th
For additional details call 1-907-465-3940.

Alaska Ferry Late Returning from DrydockWednesday, May 06, 2015

Alaska Ferry Delay

The MV Tustumena is scheduled to return to service Sunday, May 17 after additional service was deemed necessary during the ships annual overhaul.
There will be a revised schedule however it should not affect the ships departure from Homer on May 19

Florida Cuba Ferry ServiceWednesday, May 06, 2015

Withthe opening of Cuba to US travellers, several ferry companies have made application to serve travellers seeking visit Cuba by ferry.

Summer Ferry Schedules PostedWednesday, April 22, 2015

Summer Is Here
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Washington State Ferries have released the May-June schedules for Port Townsend/Coupeville and Anacortes/Sidney, B.C.
See www.ferrytravel.com/anacortes.htm

BC Ferries Brentwood Bay to Mill BaySaturday, April 18, 2015

Refit for MV Klitsa 13 April thru 10 June

Ferry service between Brentwood Bay & Mill Bay will be temporarily suspended while the MV Klitsa undergoes a scheduled major refit.
Travel to Mill Bay and Brentwood Bay is available via Highway #17 and Highway #1.

Alaska Marine Adds Sailings 20 AprilFriday, April 17, 2015

MV Fairweather to sail 18 April

Alaska Marine has added sailings on Monday 20 April to accommodate ferry travellers who were affected by the cancelled MV Fairweather sailings on Sat 18th
High winds & heavy seas had caused the April 18 sailing cancellations on the MV Fairweather

Please contact the Juneau office at 1-907-465-3941 for further information,

MV Tustumena Still in DrydockFriday, April 17, 2015

Return to Service Delayed

While in drydock for her annual maintenance it was discovered that the MV Tustumena required additional work.
This work had delayed her return to service until 12 May 2015.
As a result all Tustumena sailings from 02 May to 11 May have been cancelled but Alaska Marine agents in the Juneau office (1-907-4653941) are on hand to help with rescheduling ferry travellers.

No Cabin ? No Worries !Monday, April 13, 2015

Alaska Marine Tenters/ Campers Have a Blast !

No need for a cabin if you want to meet & enjoy company from around the world; gaze at the spectacular heavens and rest your weary bones - just pitch your tent on the aft deck of the ferry and grab a recliner.
Enormously popular !

AMHS Closes On-Board BarsMonday, April 13, 2015

No more Bars on the Alaska Marine ferries
Alaska Marine Ferries will close their bar service on their major vessels in 2015
Beer & wine will still be available on board but sales will be limited to each vessel's cafeteria and conducted only during meal hours.
The announcement suggests that the bar closures will result in a saving of some 750,000 per year for the ferry system.

Alaska Marine May Face Ferry CutsMonday, April 13, 2015

Alaska Marine Ferries: April 10, 2015
Budget cuts may force both Alaska residents and thousands of visitors planning ferry travel in Alaska this summer to make last minute changes to already confirmed reservations.

While not yet detailed, budget restrictions could force some 9,000+ people currently holding booked and paid for summer ferry reservations to cancel or reschedule their trip/s.
Capt. Mike Neussl is the state Department of Transportation’s new deputy commissioner overseeing ferries. (Courtesy AMHS)

Capt. Mike Neussl is the state Department of Transportation’s new deputy commissioner overseeing ferries. (Courtesy AMHS)

Alaska Marine Highways Deputy Commissioner Mike Neussl (907-465-6977 ) notes that AMHS reservation staff are organized & will be contacting travelers to reschedule sailings and minimize inconveniences as soon as any schedule changes are confirmed

For more details call 1-907-465-3941

AMHS schedule change for Cordova Music festivalMonday, April 13, 2015

Alaska Marine Schedule Change April 16, 2015

To accommodate the Cordova High School music festival there has been a route change to the FVF Fairweather ferry schedule.
Please call 1-907-4653941 for more details.

Hoona Ferry CancellationThursday, February 05, 2015

Alaska Marine Cancels Ferry
Due to storm force winds, heavy seas and freezing spray, the MV Aurora return sailing Hoonah to Juneau for Thursday, Feb. 5 is delayed.

Information provided by the Alaska Department of Transportation.
Questions should be directed to AMHS at 907-465-3941

BC Ferry DilemmaSunday, November 09, 2014

BC Ferries is once again between a rock and a hard place.
The Premier has told the corporation not to increase fares nor cut services.
The Transportation Minister advised the corporation that there is no extra money in the budget for additional government funding.
Hmmm.

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