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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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.

11/12/2024

What an amazing photo from Dee Will! Thanks for the tag and the shout out!. Did you know that The MV Lituya is the smallest vessel of the AMHS fleet and exclusively provides shuttle service between Ketchikan and Metlakatla, making it the only ferry dedicated to a single route. It's about a 45 minute hop each way. It also is the only vessel with an open car deck!

Lituya. Ketchikan AK

11/11/2024

On this Veterans Day, we at the Alaska Marine Highway System pause to honor and recognize the brave men, women, and service animals who have served and continue to serve our country. Your dedication, sacrifice, and courage are the backbone of the freedoms we hold dear.

Today, and every day, we salute you. Thank you for your service and for protecting our families and our nation.🪖

11/08/2024

Hey! look what we did in KETCHIKAN! Special TREE 🌲, Special friends, and special times! On to the next whislestop! ❄️ Best wishes Spruce Wayne!

11/01/2024

Did you know that women make up approximately 24% of the AMHS vessel staff? We’re partnering with Women Offshore to create an inclusive and supportive work force, and provide career development services to everyone on our staff. Find out more on our partnership page: FerryAlaska.com/WO

10/31/2024

One of our Favorite Pumpkin photos of the MV Leconte to share with you on this CREEPY day!

BOO! 👻 Spooky season is here! Know any cowboys 🤠, mermaids 🧜‍♀️, superheros 🦸‍♂️, or unicorns 🦄 who’ll be Trick or Treating tonight?

Make sure they stay safe out there - here are a few tips to make the night a little less scary:
🎃 Be seen - wear bright costumes or reflectors so drivers can see you. It's the BRIGHT thing to do!
🎃 Cross at designated crossing zones.
🎃 Walk on sidewalks when possible.
🎃 Stay alert for traffic.
🎃 Check these Halloween safety tips: NHTSA.gov/halloween-safety-tips

DRIVERS 🚙, please keep an eye 👁 out for extra pedestrians (and zombies 🧟‍♂️) crossing the street!

October is Pedestrian Safety Month. 👣 Learn more here: nhtsa.gov/road-safety/pedestrian-safety

10/29/2024

🔥DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of the 2025 Summer Ferry Schedule🔥

AMHS is starting the public review process for the 2025 summer schedule, covering sailings from May 1, through September 30. A public teleconference to gather additional feedback and discuss potential adjustments is scheduled for November 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. for Southeast schedules and 11:30 a.m. for Southwest and Southcentral schedules. The meeting will take place at the Ketchikan Central Office, 7037 North Tongass Highway, for those who wish to attend in person. To join online, visit the online public notice at http://notice.alaska.gov/217250 for teleconference Zoom links and phone numbers.

AMHS encourages the public to review the proposed operating schedule and submit written comments by November 12, 2024. The schedule packet can be accessed online athttps://dot.alaska.gov/amhs/doc/summer_considerations_2025.pdf
Written comments may be faxed to 907-228-6873 or emailed to [email protected].

10/29/2024

🌲Departing from our port community of Wrangell! 🌲 Get ready for the signing Celebration in Ketchikan in just a few days! The MV Lituya is making special runs to accommodate visitors from Metlakatla! Check the schedule online at https://dot.alaska.gov/amhs/schedules.shtml But get up here and sign your name on the "Whistlestop tour 2024" 📷Snap a photo📷 and sent it in to [email protected] ! Let's see how many celebration photos we can gather, and we will post in a reel after the event!

10/28/2024

The MV Lituya is adding special sailings on 🌲 Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 🌲to give Metlakatla residents an opportunity to see the National Christmas Tree. The tree will be on display at the Ketchikan Ferry Terminal from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.🌲
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It was sourced near Wrangell and will be traveling through SE Alaska on a barge, making KETCHIKAN the only city in the region to host it. For more details, please check the updated AMHS Sailing Calendar for the additional schedule.
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Visit www.uscapitolchristmastree.com/calendar for more information on this spectacular travel!

October 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Whistlestop Tour | Ketchikan, Alaska Alaska Marine Highway Terminal 3501 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK, United States Join us along the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree’s 4,000-mile journey from Wrangell, Alaska, to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building! Wednesday, Oct....

10/27/2024

This is how we get from here to there—Alaskan style. Setting sail from Haines to Juneau on the Hubbard Oct. 26, 2024.

10/25/2024

🌸 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Alaska Marine Highway System is proud to stand in solidarity with the Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska! 🚢💖

This month, we celebrate the incredible work of their mobile testing center, which travels on our vessels throughout Alaska, bringing essential care to women in small communities who might otherwise lack access to vital screenings. Your health matters, and we’re honored to support their mission as they journey on our ferries all summer long.

Together, let's raise awareness and encourage everyone to prioritize their health. Early detection can make all the difference. Join us in spreading the word! 💕

10/17/2024

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

10/17/2024

Happy Alaska Day!

10/15/2024

Some AMHS news from DOT!

The Prince William Sound Ferry Terminals project is in the scoping phase of its Environmental Assessment (EA) and is accepting public comments until October 25, 2024. 🖥 To learn more or submit your feedback, visit https://pwsferryterminals.com.

This project aims to upgrade aging ferry terminals in Chenega, Cordova, and Tatitlek so they may accommodate Alaska Class Ferries (MV Hubbard and MV Tazlina).

How to get involved:
🎙 Submit comments via email to [email protected]

📧 Sign up for our mailing list http://eepurl.com/iYS8Mk

The attached photo shows dock infrastructure at AMHS's Cordova Ferry Terminal.

10/14/2024

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

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Ketchikan, AK
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+18006420066

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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