Unlike mega cruise ships on the same route, it's cheaper, no frills, and serves mostly locals. I paid $282 for a private cabin on the 19-hour ride from Juneau to Ketchikan. Here's how it went. On a ...

The MV LeConte, an Alaska Marine Highway ship, approaches the dock at the Southeast community of Tenakee Springs on Thursday, March 28, 2019. (Photo by Nat Herz / Alaska's Energy Desk) The Alaska ...

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state ferry system said Thursday that more than 20 employees will be affected by the expected, long-term layup of the Aurora. The state transportation department, in a ...

Coastal communities are excited about the prospect of long-term funding for the Alaska Marine Highway System, but many communities’ needs aren’t being met by the current level of service. On Saturday ...

Alaska Marine Highway employees prepare to load vehicles and passengers on Aurora before a 5 a.m. departure from Cordova on September 18, 2019. (Marc Lester / ADN) JUNEAU - The Alaska ferry system is ...