Haines to Skagway Ferry

Not that it's a problem at all, but on the ferry, you load from the side of the bow and you go down below, make a turn and they tell you where to park. When you get ready to unload you'll go down to the bow of the ferry, make a turn around the center of the ship, go up the other side and out the same side port that you came in.

It's not like a lot of ferries stateside where you're up on top and you load on one end and off-load on the other end. If yoiu go on with a large MH, they'll want you to unhook the toad because you'll have to make a turn after you enter to get aligned to your parking space.

They let the toad driver (DW) walk down inside to take pictures as I loaded.









Bill

You will have no problem with that RV on the ferry from Haines to Skagway. We also really enjoyed the Express to Juneau. The Captain got us right next to a Humpback Whale and calf. Mendenhall Glacier and the crab at Tracy's Crab Shack was great!

I may have to give both the ferry and the train a try. I love trains. Thanks!

I highly recommend Fjord Express from Skagway/Haines to Juneau and return. The owner operator goes out of his way to find wildlife and other sights. It is not a canned run and he went 20 extra miles to see whales. Very interesting and yes it was the most expensive tour that we took.

Haines to Skagway is about 15 miles and in protected waters so expect smooth sailing.

What worked for our return trip was Haines Jct, Haines, Skagway and homeward bound. We were going to take the train trip from Skagway but it rained. The road trip to the border is close to the same route. BTW the train people are not allowed off of the train at the border while we freely walked around past Canadian customs. I'm not knocking trains as we always enjoy them.

I can't swim and am afraid of water. I've been on catamarans in Hawaii and on a ferry across the North Sea and was kind of OK. Would this be a scary trip for a wimp like me?

I read about the sinking of the Queen of the North (BC ferry), which didn't help, but I've always wanted to see the sights from the ocean, have heard it's incredible.

1027nayr wrote:
Thanks to all for responding! I will call to double check on length but looks like web site must be off?
Larry

Calling them is the best. When we booked our ferry trip, the ferry system and everyone associated with it were the best. They were all professional, anyone who took your call could answer your questions and their sole purpose is for you to have a great time and not worry about the trip. They will help you.

Dale

We took our 45' motorhome and a 42' motorhome from Haines to Skagway, as well as from Bellingham to Juneau, Juneau to Haines. Easy and the people on the ferry could not be nicer or more accommodating. Only problem for us was getting off the ferry in Skagway, the loading ramp doesn't move as much there as other places and we both drug a little bit. No harm done, but a little unnerving.

Thanks to all for responding! I will call to double check on length but looks like web site must be off?
Larry

We used that ferry last summer 32' Class A no problem but do be prepared to back your rig onto Ferry. Not problematic it just caught me by surprise being the first MH on that day. I think they would probably drive it on for you if you didn't want to do it