Amhs Ferry Tracker (2024)

FAQs

Can you sleep in your RV on the Alaska ferry? ›

U.S. Coast Guard regulations prohibit access to the car deck while a vessel is underway; therefore, RVs and motorhomes may not be used for dining and sleeping while on an AMHS ferry.

For passengers who opt to travel without a cabin, the recliner lounges also serve as sleeping areas with space to roll out a sleeping bag. Covered solariums located on the upper decks of each vessel are also popular sleeping areas and for those traveling with small tents, they are allowed on the upper decks.

The Alaska Ferry runs 24 hours a day. It takes 36 hours from Bellingham, WA to reach the first stop at Ketchikan. Visitors often disembark in a variety of towns, stay a few nights on land, then continue on the ferry.

Sailing from Bellingham, Wash., to Juneau can take up to three days while sailing from Juneau to Ketchikan can be done in 18 hours. Nearby Skagway is less than six hours from Juneau, while Petersburg is an eight-hour trip.

For example, the cost for two people traveling from Prince Rupert to Skagway with a 2-berth cabin and a 19-foot RV would be $1036 ($382 for 2 passengers, $183 for a 2-berth cabin and $471 for the RV).

In fact, almost the entire state is open to boondocking. Most of the highways have pull-outs on them where boondocking is permitted, and Alaska 511 is your North Star to navigate these highways and potential road closures. The Last Frontier is by far the most boondocking friendly state in the union.

Passenger discounts will apply to full priced Adult, Senior and Child fares. The discount cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotional fares, such as youth group discounts, passes or specials. Travelers are advised to figure the relative advantage of one discount over another.

Most ferries also keep the crew off those decks, but for a security check at regular (or iregular) intervalls, staying away from the parked vehicles as much as possible. Keeping passengers from those decks makes for a much smaller chance of thieves breaking open cars parked there, which is an additional reason.

Living in a dry cabin meant Young had no plumbing, laundry, shower, washer, or dryer. She washed her dishes and brushed her teeth in a five-gallon water jug that drained into a bucket underneath and had to be dumped manually. “Because I was already living van life, transitioning to a dry cabin was a lot easier.

When your ferry stops in a port, you can either get off and walk around for a few hours or drive off and spend a few days. You can get back on the ferry to head elsewhere or keep driving to your own destinations.

Can you take dogs on the Alaska ferry? ›

Can I travel with my pet on the Alaska Ferry? Animals may be transported on AMHS vessels, but are restricted to the car deck. They must be properly contained in an approved carrier or be transported in a vehicle and accompanied by an adult passenger.

The vessel is 296 feet long, with capacity for 36 vehicles and operates at a service speed of 13.5 knots. It can carry 174 passengers, and has 8 four-berth, and 18 two-berth cabins.

The average time spent in Juneau is around 2-4 days. The length of stay depends on your interests and the activities you want to experience. Our Essential Rockies with Alaska Cruise trip ends in Juneau, so you could extend your time here after the cruise.

Travel 27.7 miles by train between Skagway, AK, and Fraser, BC, for a scenic ride through the White Pass and beyond. Rates: $140.00 USD Adult & $70.00 USD Child (One Way) Duration: 4.5 to 5 Hours Passport required? Yes, this trip is considered PASSPORT REQUIRED.

Skagway is worth visiting because it retains the look and charm of its gold rush boomtown past. it is also home to many great attractions like the White Pass & Yukon Railroad.

Usually on a ferry you'll have to leave your camper when you set sail, and won't be able to return to the vehicle deck until you arrive. However, there are a few ferry services across Europe which will allow you to stay in your van for the entirety of your journey.

Accommodations on board for overnight trips

When traveling by sea during the night hours it is possible to sleep with an assigned seat, in an armchair or in a berth, or perhaps in an exclusive cabin depending on the type of accommodation on board selected during the booking phase.

Most vehicle ferries ( Alaska ferries & BC ferries ) can accommodate recreational vehicles & tows up to 70' long & 13' high. Anyone taking a vehicle up the Inside Passage during the high season, especially those driving large units, should reserve summer ferry space before February.

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A reserved lounge seat gives you a dedicated spot to relax in on board. You can get settled in by purchasing a sleep pack with blanket, pillow, eye mask and ear plugs to get some shut-eye.