Poor Weather Results in Alaska Ferry Schedule Change
Revised Sailing Schedule for the MV Tustumena
The sailing schedule for the MV Tustumena has been revised from 28 October 2021 through 01 November 2021.
Please call the Homer Terminal at 907-235-8449 for detailed Information
BC Ferries Sympathetic to Animals
BC Ferries Care
BC Ferries is requesting that vehicle owners consider switching off their auto alarms once on board.
Many passengers on the ferries travel with their pets and ship movement and vibrations not infrequently set off sensitive car alarms.
The alarms continue until the car owner can be found, & is requested to return to the vehicle deck to switch off the alarm.
This often takes time and vehicle alarms are loud, continuous and distressing to not only pets, but to other passengers.
Thanks for your consideration BC Ferries !
Extra Sailing for Alaska Ferry To Hoonah
Extra Ferry Sailings to Hoonah Alaska An additional sailing to Hoonah has been added on 16 Dec to accommodate holiday traffic. To see details on the Hoonah ferry schedules go to www.ferrytravel.com
DRIVING TO ALASKA THROUGH CANADA
TRANSITING TO CENTRAL ALASKA VIA FERRY TO HAINES
Be aware that if travelling from Washington to Alaska via the ferry to Haines, you will be travelling through Canada once you disembark and start along the AlCan Hwy to Central Alaska ( Anchorage / Fairbanks etc etc) you will be crossing into Canada.
Ferries typically depart between Washington & Alaska every week : those ferries avoiding Canada typically sailing once every 2 weeks.
Vehicle space on the Alaska ferries sells out quickly however, and the costs rise (dynamic pricing) as ferry space decreases. This means that the cost delivered today for a ferry trip in the future, will most definitely change. Booking space on the desired ferry sailing ASAP once you are sure of your chosen travel date, will secure the lowest price.
(Dynamic pricing which was introduced by the State of Alaska in Oct 2019 has can cause substantial fare increases)
The alternative when moving, is to send ones' vehicle/s by barge.
Barges operate between Seattle & Alaska every week, year-round and are not subject to dynamic pricing so are often much less expensive.
Barges however do not carry passengers - only vehicles. For cost & schedules go to the Home Page and choose where you want to travel from and to (image to secure info shown below) .
We are always here to help confirm a reservation request at 1-800- 686-0446
BORDER RESTRICTIONS TO BE RELAXED
AFTER 18 MONTH CLOSURE US LAND BORDER TO OPEN TO CANADIANS
It is anticipated that in early November 2021, the US will open their borders to vaccinated visitors.
Vaccines approved by the World Health Organization and US Drug and Food Administration will be accepted.
Note however that there is still some question as to whether those who received a mixed course of vaccines, i.e. one
dose of AstraZeneca & one of Moderna would be
considered fully vaccinated for travel purposes. Good to check with customs prior to starting out.
As part of the standard US Customs and
Border Protection admissions process, travellers entering the US by vehicle, rail or ferry will be asked
about their vaccination status.
No testing will be required to enter the U.S. by land or sea, provided the travellers meet the vaccination requirement.
Other than for
essential purposes, the land border between the US and Canada has been closed to Canadians since the pandemic was declared in March 2020. Air Travel to the US however has been open to travellers from Canada since the beginning of the pandemic.
Canada opened its border to Americans crossing to
Canada in August of 2021
For more information on using either a ferry or barge between Washington and Alaska go to www.ferrytravel.com ( stay on the Home Page and use the Quote booking Engine to secure the costs of either the ferries or barges
Ferry Service between Seattle & Victoria Suspended
SEATTLE - VICTORIA FERRY SERVICE CANCELLED
As of October 12, 2021 all ferry service between Seattle & Victoria has been suspended.
Decreased ridership resulting from both the late summer Delta variant surge and the PCR testing restrictions have made operating the Seattle - Victoria ferry route financially impractical at this time.
It is hoped that ferry service will begin again sometime during the Spring of 2022.
Bellingham to Alaska Ferry Update
2021 FERRY SPACE TO CENTRAL ALASKA
Ferries travelling from Washington to Whittier, Homer etc (ferries vs barges carry both passengers and vehicles) and the ferries are now sold out of all vehicle space until December 2021
Vehicles
only (no passengers) can be shipped between Seattle & Anchorage or
Seattle & Fairbanks and visa versa by going to the Home Page on www.ferrytravel.com
Stay
on the Home Page and choose the departure / arrival ports ie Seattle to
Anchorage: Seattle to Fairbanks; Anchorage to Seattle; Fairbanks to
Seattle) in the Quote/Booking engine shown above
Be sure to have the vehicle dimensions ( Length, Height & Width ) before trying to get the quote or book
Cross- Gulf ferries Bellingham to Whittier, Homer etc will resume service in March of 2022
Easiest Ferry Bookings & Quotes
Costing Alaska Ferries To & From Washington Is As Easy As 1-2-3
Before You Start:
Before you start know the length of your vehicle if taking one ( this can be obtained through google )
Know each passengers' date of birth to ensure all discounts are applied in the cost delivered
- enter the from and to for your wanted ferry route
- enter the number of passengers;
- enter the number of vehicles ( if pulling a trailer or car just enter 1 vehicle)
CLICK GET PRICE 2) Screen 2 - Choose trip details
- enter the year, the month,day & time for the ferry chosen
- enter all the travellers ages
- enter the vehicle type; vehicle length in FEET; height & width
CLICK CONTINUE
3) Screen 3- Choose Accommodation ( Optional )
- cabin type ( cabins are optional & are private - not shared)
CLICK CONTINUE
Voila ! the next page delivers the price based on what you entered and accounting for dynamic pricing Dynamic pricing means that as the ferry fills the price rises so this quote is only good for now - it may last but it may not
- now either book or abandon the quote (but remember that dynamic pricing is in effect)
Easy as 1-2-3 but if you have questions email info@ferrytravel.com or if you want us to make the reservation for you call 1-800-686 0446
