Here is a diagram of the standard measurements needed when making your
reservation that includes a vehicle
The Kennicott and the Tustumena are the only
vessels in the fleet that have elevator lifts to load and
offload vehicles. This is a very important factor when booking
an overlength vehicle that is pulling a trailer or car.
Traveling with your car on the Alaska Ferry is a very popular way to
travel. It gives you the most freedom once you have reached your
destination in Alaska.
There are a few points to keep in
mind when planning a trip with your car.
1. When you bring
your vehicle you are required to check in earlier than those without a
vehicle.
2. You cannot sleep in your car (or any vehicle) while the
ship is underway. That is Coast Guard Regulations. Periodically
throughout the sail you will hear the Purser announce over the PA System
that the car deck will be unlocked for 15 minutes if you need to
retrieve anything during sailing or feed and walk your pets.
3. Keeping #2 in mind, remember to
bring important medications etc with you when you are first boarding.
4. All cars are subject to search at check in for standard security
procedures.
5. Your vehicle neasurements are determined using the
year make and model of your vehicle. Terminal personnel will re-measure
and adjust your bill accordingly if they deem necessary. If you have
mistaken with measurements and your vehicle is longer than you initially
stated you could be denied boarding due to space allotted at the time of
reservation.
6. AMHS is
not responsible for vehicles parked on the car deck during sail. While there
are very few incidents, it is up to your good judgment to keep your
vehicle locked while on the vessel.
7. You will NOT be able to
remove your vehicle when the ship pulls into ports UNLESS it is included
on your confirmed itinerary. Cars are loaded
in the order of when they will be offloading making it difficult if not
impossible to remove an unscheduled vehicle.
8. There is no weight
restriction for passenger cars and you may pack them with household
goods, if desired.
9. If there are firearms in the car, they MUST be
declared at the time of check-in and to the Terminal Agent who is loading
cars.
Unaccompanied Vehicles
The Alaska Marine Highway does allow vehicles to sail unaccompanied.
However, depending on the port there is a unaccompanied fee attached.
Many people ask about "shipping" their car on the ferry. Let me
be clear. You "cannot ship" your car on the ferry. You can send it
unaccompanied but it is up to you to arrange for loading and offloading
at each end. Vehicles that are not removed from the vessel are assessed
a penalty of $100 and the vehicle is impounded where additional impound
fees may be assessed.
All unaccompanied reservations must be made
though the Juneau office of the Alaska Marine Highway at 1-800-642-0066,
during regular business hours. Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4pm AST
Oversized Commercial Vehicles
All oversized commercial reservations must be made though the Juneau
office of the Alaska Marine Highway at 1-800-642-0066, Monday-Friday,
7:30am - 4pm AST.
There are a few points to keep in
mind when planning a trip with your car.