About 300 people had booked tickets and it was to carry a nearly full load of vehicles.
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Ferry cancellations continue for Haines and Skagway
Haines and Skagway residents have to wait another couple days for ferry service this week. Forecasted high winds and freezing spray canceled the state ferry LeConte for the third time since Friday.
Storm, steering problem hit Southeast ferry service
Rough weather and a mechanical breakdown are affecting the Alaska Marine Highway ferries Columbia and LeConte’s scheduled service in Southeast Alaska.
Summer ferry schedule adds Cordova sailings
The Alaska Marine Highway System summer schedule released Monday fills in a few sailing details that weren’t in an earlier draft.
Summer ferry schedule changes ships, not routes
Next summer’s ferry schedule will be similar to this year’s. Ships will change, but not the amount of service. It all depends on state funding.
Alaska ferry to host long-distance ocean acidification study
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Columbia will be part of an international science experiment starting this fall when it resumes its weekly run between Bellingham, Wash., and Southeast Alaska.
Late state budget delays fall-winter-spring ferry schedule
Alaskans have until the end of the month to tell the Marine Highway System what they think of its fall, winter and spring sailing plans.
Propeller problems postpone ferry Columbia’s return
The largest vessel in the Alaska Marine Highway fleet will be late to return to service this summer. The 418-foot ferry Columbia was due to return to service June 28 with service from Bellingham, Washington, to communities in Southeast Alaska.
Kennicott ferry fills in while Columbia is repaired
Alaska’s largest ferry will be down for repairs longer than expected. Another ship will fill in, but it’s smaller and some travelers will have to make other arrangements.
Winter ferry schedule better than last year
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.