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The Alaska Marine Highway System: Travel on Alaska’s Marine Highway (AMHS)

Use the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) to access the many boating and recreational opportunities found in Alaska.

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Marine Travel in Alaska: A Rich History of Ocean Travel from Steamships to Fast Ferries

Marine travel provides a ready way to explore the many wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities found in coastal Alaska.
Alaska is rugged coastal state, rich with maritime traditions and nautical history. With more than 90 percent of the State’s population living along its coasts, marine transportation dominates as the prime means of access for visitors to [...]

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Alaska InterIsland Ferry Authority: Independent Ferry Service for Southeast Alaska Travelers

Travel on the Alaska Inter-Island Ferry Authority to access the recreational opportunities found on Prince of Wales Island and surrounding communities.
What is the IFA? – Independent travelers exploring southeast Alaska have an additional means of accessing many of the State’s smaller island communities available to them called the Inter-Island Ferry Authority. Communities in southern southeast [...]

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