Alaska ferry updateMonday, November 29, 2010

Alaska Ferry Space Update  ( current as of 29 November 12:07 pst

Washington to Alaska Inside passage
03 December    Bellingham - Haines:  car space   Limited
10 December    Bellingham - Haines:  car space   Open
17 December    Bellingham - Haines:  car space   Open
24 December    Bellingham - Haines:  car space   Open
31 December    Bellingham - Haines:  car space   Sold Out

X- Gulf Ferry
09 January        Whittier- Juneau:      car space   Sold Out  

Space availability changes constantly.
Call 1-800-686-0446 for updated ferry information

Space Tight on Alaska ferries as winter sets inMonday, November 29, 2010

Car space on the Alaska ferry between Bellingham WA & Alaska is getting tight as travellers to & from Alaska seek alternatives to the long drive
If planning travel to from Alaska between book early to avoid disappointment 
Official schedule, cost  and reservation information available at toll free 1-800-686-0446

Save 20% Bellingham - Friday Harbor ferry tourMonday, November 29, 2010

Bellingham - Friday Harbor gift certificates bought before 20 December 2010 for travel May through September 2011 are being offered at a 20% discount
The new Bellingham - Friday Harbor cruise includes a ferry tour through the San Juan Islands; whale watching; a 2 hr shore visit in Friday Harbor and a salmon / chicken buffet on the Friday Harbor- Bellingham return trip
 
A perfect Christmas gift & availble until 20 December for 71.20 per adult
(regular price is 89.00)

 Call 1-800-686-0446 for more details

Ferry + Hotel Grand Pacific SpecialFriday, November 26, 2010

Extraordinary Seattle-Victoria overnight offer valid for travel 01 November 2010 thru 02 January 2011
Travel Seattle - Victoria return on the Clipper and enjoy a 1 night stay in Victorias 4 star Hotel Grand Pacific
Enjoy 2 days visiting the shops, galleries and museums in Victoria wihile staying in a luxury hotel- all for the superb price of 230.00 per couple

Call 1-800-686-0446 to book your reservation

 * Package is subject to space availability & is non refundable, non changeable

Bellingham ferry to Victoria 2011Thursday, November 04, 2010

Sadly it was learned today that VSJC will not operate the Bellingham-Victoria ferry service in 2011
The always popular ferry service is believed to have suffered declining numbers as a direct result of the June 2010 border requirement for passports.

For years the ferry departing from the Port of Bellingham each May through September morning, carried passengers on a scenic 3 hr trip through the San Juan Islands to the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria.

With a complimentary dinner on the return trip each evening, the Bellingham-Victoria ferry trip was undoubtedly one of the best "mini vacation" values in the Northwest.

Moving forward VSJC has announced that the vessel previously used on the Bellingham-Victoria route will now serve an increased service Bellingham- Friday Harbor

Vancouver Island is served by the auto/passenger ferries from Vancouver, auto/passenger ferries from Anacortes, auto/passenger ferries from Port Angeles and passenger only Seattle ferry

For schedules & fares on every ferry systems serving the Island, go to www.ferrytravel.com or call 1-800-686-0446

Bellingham Washington to Whittier Alaska directWednesday, November 03, 2010

MV Kennicott
Great news for travellers planning to ferry from Washington to Alaska this summer.
Commencing 07 May 2011 Alaska Marine will offer direct cross-gulf service  from Bellingham to Whittier on alternate Saturdays.
The reverse ferry service, Whittier to Bellingham will commence 31 May.

Whittier is approximately 60 miles from Anchorage

Ferry schedules, fares, online reservations and general information on all Alaska ferry sailings can be found at www.ferrytravel.com or by calling 1-800-686-0446

Reservations for the 2011 cross-gulf service began at the start of October so planning & early booking is essential

Weekly Summer Service Juneau to GustavusWednesday, November 03, 2010

MV LeConte

The popularity of Gustavus (Gateway to Glacier Bay National Park) has resulted in easier & more frequent connections via Juneau being added by the Alaska Marine Hwy.
Weekly ferry service Juneau to Gustavus will commence May 2010.
Call 1-800-686-0446 for reservations

Added Ferry Sailings for 15 Dec 2010Wednesday, November 03, 2010

MV Lituya
MV Lituya will add sailings on Wednesday, December 15th for the Annette Island School District dedication ceremony.
Additional ferry schedule information is available by calling Alaska Marine at 1-907-465-3941