Fall, winter and spring ferry bookings begin
The Alaska Marine Highway is taking reservations for October through April sailings. The schedule was changed so the Matanuska can get new engines.
Read Moreby Ed Schoenfeld | Aug 18, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated | 0
The Alaska Marine Highway is taking reservations for October through April sailings. The schedule was changed so the Matanuska can get new engines.
Read Moreby Ed Schoenfeld | Aug 18, 2016 | Local News, Southeast Archive, Syndicated | 0
This winter’s Alaska Marine Highway schedule offers more sailings than the previous season’s. It also eliminates five-week service gaps for some communities.
Read Moreby Ed Schoenfeld | May 23, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated | 0
Next winter’s ferry schedule will be leaner than this year’s, and that one was pretty lean. It’s the result of budget cuts, which could lead to the sale of the ferry Taku.
Read Moreby Ed Schoenfeld | Dec 16, 2015 | Local News, Southeast Archive, Syndicated | 0
Budget cuts have already dramatically reduced marine highway sailings. The governor’s budget will make it worse. And the Legislature is likely to make further cuts.
Read Moreby Ed Schoenfeld | Aug 26, 2015 | Local News, Southeast Archive, Syndicated | 0
The state ferry system will soon charge more for canceling reservations. Fee increases begin Oct. 1, the same day the winter ferry schedule begins.
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