Leaving Nor Cal in Early March
We have been considering making the drive to the Anchorage area. My wife is a travel nurse and will be finishing up her assignment here in Pacifica, CA (about 25 minutes south of San Francisco) in ear...
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Give some thought to calling the Alaska Ferry Office, and let them help with the planning. You might be able to take a leg north to Juneau (reportedly their "hub"), lay over a few days and take another Ferry to Whittier which is only a couple hours away from Anchorage.
The Ferry system charges by length. Again, more accurate info on cost if you call. Additionally, there are charges if you want a stateroom. You, can save some money by just sleeping in lounge chairs or pitching a tent on the rear deck (pretty cold given when you want to travel.
My understanding is you can save money by boarding the Ferry in Prince Rupert BC, rather than boarding in Bellingham WA. Again, a call would clarify.
We took the Ferry on our return trip from Alaska. One Ferry from Haines to Juneau (layover), and another to Bellingham via Sitka and Ketchikan. Very enjoyable trip, beautiful scenery, pleasant employees, good dining, and a nicer state room than we expected.
Good luck with your plans.
The Ferry system charges by length. Again, more accurate info on cost if you call. Additionally, there are charges if you want a stateroom. You, can save some money by just sleeping in lounge chairs or pitching a tent on the rear deck (pretty cold given when you want to travel.
My understanding is you can save money by boarding the Ferry in Prince Rupert BC, rather than boarding in Bellingham WA. Again, a call would clarify.
We took the Ferry on our return trip from Alaska. One Ferry from Haines to Juneau (layover), and another to Bellingham via Sitka and Ketchikan. Very enjoyable trip, beautiful scenery, pleasant employees, good dining, and a nicer state room than we expected.
Good luck with your plans.
