Alaska Marine Highway (Alaska State Ferry)

Name: Alaska Marine Highway (Alaska State Ferry)
Address: 7037 N Tongass Highway, Ketchikan, AK, 99901, US
Telephone: +18006420066

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Alaska Marine Highway (Alaska State Ferry) Take an unforgettable trip aboard the Alaska Marine Highway! Our fleet of state ferries travels 3,5 Content includes both words and photographs.

This is the Official page for the Alaska Marine Highway. Welcome to the Alaska Marine Highway System’s official page on Facebook where you will find the most recent news stories, videos, photos and information that are distributed by the Alaska Marine Highway System, Alaska DOT&PF, State of Alaska. If you are looking for the official source of information about the Alaska Marine Highway,

please visit our homepage at FerryAlaska.com. While this is an open forum, it is also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. Additionally, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines below. If you do not comply, your message may be removed:

- No profane, graphic, obscene, explicit, or racial comments or submissions, nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or potentially libelous.
- No solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency.
- No external links except for those linking to an official State of Alaska website.
- No comments suggesting or encouraging illegal activity.
- No comments related to campaigns or elections, as Alaska law prohibits use of State equipment or resources for campaign or partisan political purposes.
- No comments that are not topically related to the posting being commented upon. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username, and any information provided. By posting content to AMHS’ page, you agree AMHS may use your content for marketing, training, education, or other purposes in connection with AMHS’ mission without further notice to you. For example, by posting a photograph on the AMHS page, you agree that AMHS can use that photograph on a promotional brochure or in a training manual for AMHS employees. If you have questions or wish to speak with someone at our office, please give us a call at 907-228-7255, or email us at [email protected]

Please note: Alaska law prohibits use of State equipment or resources for campaign or partisan political purposes. Please do not post messages concerning campaign or partisan political activities.

02/11/2025

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02/10/2025

🌊🚢 Wild Ride on the MV Columbia! 🚢🌊

Welcome once again to ! Where we share awesome adventures of our awesome guests.

Check out this incredible journey captured by aboard the MV Columbia, posted in the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Travelers Group! This thrilling trip took place over Queen Charlotte Bay, between Bellingham and Ketchikan.

Kim, a talented photography guide, has documented some breathtaking adventures in Alaska and beyond. Check out some of her work on Insta at . 🌲📸

Thanks for sharing your adventures, Kim! Whether the seas are strong or calm, we love them all! 🌊❤️

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Have a story you’d like us to highlight? Send us a message on either social platform!

02/03/2025

✨It’s another ✨ where we share special experiences from our special passengers!

Huge thanks to for sharing last summer’s trip from Bellingham to Juneau. 🌊 It sounds like her family had a great trip together. 😊 Can’t wait to see your next adventure! 🚢

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8YtUfauWy9/

02/02/2025

Happy Marmot Day! 🎉 Did you know this Alaskan holiday celebrates our adorable marmot friends and Alaskan culture? It became official in 2009 thanks to Senate Bill 58 (because marmots deserve their day too 🐾).

Whether you're team Groundhog or team Marmot, let’s be real—these little guys must be over winter by now. So, what’s your vote?

❄ Yes to 6 more weeks of snow
☀ No, let’s bring on spring!

Drop your answer below and let’s see where the marmots stand! 👇

01/28/2025

Bundle up and get ready for some frosty fun! ❄️🐛 The Cordova Iceworm Festival is back, running through February 1st! 🎉

Hop on the MV Aurora and head to Cordova if you are nearby, for one of Alaska's coolest winter traditions. From quirky events to plenty of wintery magic, there’s something for everyone!

Check out the schedule here: https://www.icewormfestival.com/. The Parade is on Saturday! Let’s chase those winter blues away—see you there! 🌨️✨

01/27/2025

🚢🦅 Adventure Alert!

When Haines, Alaska gives you a shoutout, you know it’s time to hit the road (and the sea)! 🌊🛣️

Hop aboard the M/V Hubbard for a breathtaking journey filled with:
✨ Eagle-filled skies
✨ Icy waters
✨ Stunning views
✨ Delicious café-style meals on board

Why wait? Let the Alaska Marine Highway guide your next adventure to Haines—where wildlife, wonder, and wanderlust meet. 🏞️🛳️

Tag your travel crew and make your next trip one for the books. 📍

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01/24/2025

Welcome aboard, Douglas and Kyle! We do love those Haines Glacier Bears!

01/22/2025

We loved welcoming Sitka High School students aboard the MV Columbia for a behind-the-scenes tour! These students understand how vital marine transportation is to our communities, and we hope this visit inspires some of them to consider maritime careers. Who knows? Maybe one day, they’ll be part of the crew that keeps Alaska moving!

01/17/2025

01/14/2025

It’s with Alaska Marine Highway!

🌊🚢 🚢🌊
Ever have a favorite travel moment that you can’t wait to relive? We do! Let’s rewind to March 2024 when boarded the MV Columbia with her unstoppable, go-get-’em spirit — duct tape in hand, of course!

January might be throwing a few “extra” surprises our way this year (hello, gusts and blows 🌀), but the Alaska Marine Highway is all about riding strong, staying flexible, and navigating those waves just like a true Alaskan. We bob, we weave, and we always put safety first — but that doesn’t mean we don’t have fun doing it!

Whether it’s winter wonders or summer dreams calling your name, we’re ready to set you up for the ride of a lifetime. So, pack your sense of adventure, an open mind… and maybe (again we mention ) a little extra duct tape and a sturdy sleeping bag…OR just try and book a CABIN. 😉

🛳️ Ride Safe. Ride Adventurous. Ride Like an Alaskan.

📆 What’s your favorite travel memory you’d love to experience again? Share it in the comments!

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01/06/2025

📸✨ with AMHS

Sitka, Alaska — where nature paints the sky and the sea tells stories of wonder. This stunning moment, captured by , features the gliding through calm waters as a pair of orcas grace her presence. In the distance, the alpenglow gently melts onto the snow-capped mountains, creating a breathtaking scene that feels like a dream.

Thank you for sharing this magical view with us, Rafe, the rest of your Insta is amazing as well Captain! 🌄🐋

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01/01/2025

Happy New Years to you, and to your's from the staff and crew here at AMHS!

12/31/2024

See you next year!

12/26/2024

🚢✨ Catch the next wave passengers and crew…we heard your requests and are rolling out the excitement! 🌊📶

The MV Columbia just launched a fabulous Wi-Fi pilot project, making it the FIRST vessel in the Alaska Marine Highway System to offer Wi-Fi access throughout the entire ship.

Now, while you cruise between Bellingham and Southeast Alaska, you can stay connected with family and friends from the solarium to your stateroom! 🎉📱

Over 450 passengers jumped online during the first week alone. Ready to surf the web while sailing the seas? 🌟 Check out our press release for all the details.

https://dot.alaska.gov/comm/pressbox/arch2024/PR24-0042.shtml

Great news for MV Columbia passengers and crew! 🌊 You can now stay connected to friends & family with the successful launch of its Wi-Fi pilot project marking a significant step in modernizing the Alaska Marine Highway (Alaska State Ferry). 🌐 MV Columbia is the first AMHS vessel to provide free Wi-Fi access ship-wide, including the solarium, lounges, staterooms, and bar, as well as crew quarters and crew dining areas.
⚓Press release: https://dot.alaska.gov/comm/pressbox/arch2024/PR24-0042.shtml

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Happy New Years to you, and to your's from the staff and crew here at AMHS! #alaskamarinehighway #newyears2025 #besafealaska

🎄✨ Grinchy Greetings from the Haines Terminal! ✨🎄 Even the Grinch's heart grew three sizes seeing the who-mazing efforts of our team at the Haines Terminal! 💚 From sleigh-worthy service to holiday cheer that could melt the iciest mountains, the Alaska Marine Highways crew kicked off the season in style. 🎁 They're not just keeping the ferries moving; they’re keeping the spirit of the holidays afloat too! 🚢❄️ Big thanks to these Whos of the North for their dedication and holiday spirit. Let's keep the kindness rolling all season long! 🎅🏼🎄 #ferryfun #hainesalaska #alaskamarinehighway #GrinchApproved Got a favorite holiday memory with our team? Share below! ⬇️

🌟🛳 What an unforgettable journey! 🛳🌟 Last week, the MV Hubbard was filled with excitement and energy as we hosted over 200 students on their way to the Regional Wrestling Meet in Haines, AK! 💪✨ The spirit on board was truly inspiring! 💥 Good luck to the champions competing at the State Championships in Anchorage! 💥 Your hard work and determination make us proud! A big THANK YOU to the amazing parents and students for being such fantastic guests. 🙏 We can’t wait to welcome you aboard again next year! 🌊🚢 #WrestlingStrong #alaskamarinehighway #Teamwork #NextStopAnchorage #MVHubbard

Join our crew Today! Juneau or Ketchikan. Budget Analyst 3. Catch the link at the end of the video! #alaskamarinehighway #alaskajobs

Please join us in celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day today! This video was taken of a group of Alutiiq dancers at the Tustumena Celebration in Kodiak this year. Did you know…… As of January 8, 2024, there are 228 federally recognized Alaska Native tribes. Alaska has 20 distinct cultures and 300 different dialects. The five groups of Alaska Native people are: 🔶 Iñupiat & St. Lawrence Island Yup'ik: In the Arctic 🔶 Athabascan: In Southcentral and Interior Alaska 🔶 Yup'ik & Cup'ik, Unangax̂ and Sugpiaq (Alutiiq): In Southwest Alaska 🔶 Eyak, Haida, Tsimshian, and Tlingit: In the Inside Passage You can learn more about these cultures and their traditions at https://www.travelalaska.com/things-to-do/alaska-native-culture #alaskamarinehighway #tustumena #Alutiiq

Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day! #alaskamarinehighway

COME see us now in KODIAK for the CELEBRATION! #alaskamarinehighway #kodiakalaska #mvtustumena

60th anniversary of the M/V TUSTUMENA!

We are excited to invite you to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the M/V TUSTUMENA’s dedicated service to the people of Alaska. Please join us in honoring this significant milestone. Date: Wednesday August 7th, 2024 Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Kodiak Ferry Terminal, 100 Marine Way at Pier 1 Special Activities: • Speeches commemorating the service of M/V TUSTUMENA • Historical facts and photos • Refreshments and snacks • Games and entertainment • Opportunity to tour the vessel. • Tables highlighting Alaska Marine Highway Employment opportunities. • Free promo gear and a t-shirt cannon! Dress Code: Show off your nautical or AMHS gear for a chance to be featured on our social media! We look forward to celebrating with you. Stay tuned for more historical facts and updates on this celebration! #alaskamarinehighway #kodiakak #mvtustumena #ferryfun

MV Hubbard

Here’s the MV Hubbard transiting Favorite Channel the evening of July 6, 2024. Video footage courtesy of William Dapcevich.

Green Marine 2023 report is here! Check out how we did! https://green-marine.org/certification/results/. #Alaskamarinehighway https://green-marine.org/

Happy Friday & National Donut Day!! #alaskamarinehighway #mvhubbard #ferryfun