Do I need a passport for the Alaska Marine Highway?
No passport is needed for ALL other ferry travel on the Alaska Marine Highway.
Can you bring a trailer on the Alaska Ferry?
To make your ferry reservation we will need the length and width of your RV, including any trailers, overhangs or towed vehicles. RV’s that are unable to fold mirrors to under 8′ 6″ wide will be charged a 25% premium. RV’s 9′ wide and over will be charged a 50% premium.
How does the Alaska Marine Highway work?
The Alaska Marine Highway can transport any form of conveyance with wheels that has roll-on/roll-off capabilities. Each of the AMHS vessels and ports are unique and may have different restrictions for non-standard (extra wide, tall or heavy) vehicles due to dock configurations and loading ramps.
Does the Alaska Marine Highway have WiFi?
The ferries do not have WiFi and there were numerous 5-8 hour stretches of absolutely no service while traveling up the Inside Passage.
How can I get paid to move to Alaska?
Do you get paid to live in Alaska? While it’s a common misconception that you can move there for free, you can get paid to live in Alaska. The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) takes the state’s oil wealth and shares an annual portion with all permanent residents (both children and adults).
Can you sleep in your car in Alaska?
There are no rules against sleeping in your vehicle at an Alaska Rest Area. Moreover, the State of Alaska has no laws against sleeping alongside a highway. Many drivers can be seen parked along the side of a highway in Alaska doing just that.
Is there WiFi on Alaska Marine Highway?
Can you sleep on the Alaska Ferry?
Sleeping on the Alaska Ferry You can pretty much sleep anywhere on the ship. There are multiple lounges to choose from. The MV Matanuska had a recliner lounge, a forward lounge, and a mid-ship lounge. Now, there are a few rules.
Does Alaska give you free land?
The federal and state agencies in Alaska do not offer free land. The State of Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources however does have a Public Land Sale program and some other organizations in Alaska may occasionally offer land for sale to private citizens.
Can you bring alcohol on Alaska Ferry?
Bring your own-anything you want except alcohol; unless you are bringing a cooler (which is probably not practical unless you are also bringing a vehicle), you’ll need food that doesn’t need to be refrigerated.
Can you live in an RV in Alaska?
Most people will need to rent RVs when heading to Alaska, but if you’re close enough or okay with the long drive, you can take your own RV into Alaska. It’s not a straight shot from the lower 48 into Alaska. You need to pass through Canada, and there are some specific rules and guidelines you need to follow.
How much does it cost to take the ferry from Valdez to Whittier?
Alaska DOT operates a car ferry from Valdez to Whittier 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35 – $55 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
How much does the ferry cost from Whittier to Valdez?
Alaska DOT operates a car ferry from Whittier to Valdez 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35 – $55 and the journey takes 5h 45m.