Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System Reservation and Ticketing Agent

The M/V AURORA was built by Peterson Shipbuilders in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and began service in 1977. The Aurora is 235 feet long, and can transport 250 passengers and 34 vehicles (20' lengths) at a service speed of 14.5 knots. Because the Aurora is used for short runs, staterooms are not available, although food service and a solarium are provided.

Chenega

The M/V Chenega is a new fast ferry to be starting service in Prince William Sound Summer 2005.

Columbia

The M/V COLUMBIA is the largest vessel of the Marine Highway fleet. Launched by Lockheed Shipbuilding in Seattle in 1974, the Columbia is 418 feet long, with capacity for 625 passengers and 134 vehicles (20' lengths). It is also the fastest vessel, operating at a service speed of 17.3 knots. Its 91 total cabins include 60 four-berth units, nine 3-berth units, and 22 two-berth units. The Columbia boasts both a fine dining room and a cafeteria. The gift shop, cocktail lounge, solarium, and forward observation lounge round out the passenger amenities.

Fairweather

New boat added 2004. More information coming soon.

Kennicott

The M/V KENNICOTT is the newest vessel of the Marine Highway fleet. Built by Halter Marine group of Gulfport, Mississippi at a cost of over $80 million, she began service in the summer of 1998. Designed by Halter Marine, and the Glosten Associates of Seattle, Washington, the Kennicott is 382 feet long, 85 feet wide, with nine decks. She is driven by two 6,690 HP Wartsilla 32E diesel engines, and has a service speed of 16.75 knots. The vessel is ocean certified and is also designed to serve as a command and logistics center during an oil spill or other natural disaster. The ship has a capacity for 748 passengers, provides 320 berthing accommodations, and has space for 120 standard automobiles. The observation lounges and the enclosed, heated solarium give excellent vantage points from which to enjoy Alaska's scenic splendor throughout her voyage.

LeConte

The M/V LeConte will be resuming service for winter 2004.

Lituya

Malaspina

The M/V MALASPINA carries 500 passengers, and provides 53 four-berth and 30 two-berth cabins. The vessel was built in Seattle in 1963 at the Lockheed Shipbuilding yards, then lengthened and renovated in 1972 at the Willamette Iron and Steel Company shipyard in Portland. The Malaspina is now 408 feet long, with capacity for 88 vehicles (20' lengths), and a service speed of 16.5 knots. Passenger services include a cafeteria, gift shop, cocktail lounge, solarium, and forward observation lounge.

Matanuska

The M/V MATANUSKA was built by Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Company of Seattle and began service in 1963. In 1968 the vessel was lengthened and renovated. It now carries 500 passengers, and provides 4 four-berth, 23 three-berth, and 81 two-berth cabins. The Matanuska is 408 feet long, with capacity for 88 vehicles (20' lengths), and has a service speed of 16.5 knots. Passenger services include a cafeteria, gift shop, cocktail lounge, solarium, and forward observation lounge.

Taku

The M/V TAKU was built by Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Company of Seattle and began service in 1963. Renovated in 1981, the vessel is 352 feet long, with capacity for 69 vehicles (20' lengths), and operates at a service speed of 16.5 knots. It can carry 450 passengers, and has 9 four-berth, and 35 two-berth cabins. Passenger services include a cafeteria, gift shop, cocktail lounge, solarium, and forward observation lounge.

Tustumena

The M/V TUSTUMENA was built at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in 1964, sailed Alaskan waters for five years, then was renovated in San Francisco in the winter of 1969. The vessel is 296 feet long, with capacity for 36 vehicles (20' lengths), and operates at a service speed of 13.5 knots. It can carry 210 passengers, and has 8 four-berth, and 18 two-berth cabins. Passenger services include a cafeteria, cocktail lounge, solarium, and forward observation lounge.