There’s no arguing
that one of the best ways to explore Alaska is by cruising the 1500
miles of coastline know as “Alaska’s Inside Passage” — but not
everyone wants a traditional cruise. Consider traveling on the
Alaska Marine Highway, which offers a fleet of fast far‐ranging
ferries, each bearing the name of an Alaskan glacier. Giving you the
opportunity to vacation, with or without your car or RV, and even
the family pet is welcome. With all the scenic beauty of a
traditional small cruise ship, yet puts you in charge of your own
itinerary, you are free to stop and go as you chart your own course
through seven ports of call along the Inside Passage.
You’ll start in either the lower 48, embarking from
Washington State or Prince Rupert in British Columbia and head north
to big-name ports such as Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Juneau,
Haines, and Skagway. But, you’ll also have the opportunity on some
sailings to explore small, thriving Native Alaska communities, such
as Hoonah and Kake.
Ports of Call from Bellingham WA
Bellingham, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Juneau, Haines,
Skagway. The Columbia also stops in Sitka on the Southbound Route to
Bellingham.
Still Photos Below Taken By: Ivan
Simonek ALASKA WATERS
