The nearly 50-year old ferry has been tied up since 2019 to save money.
"M/V Matanuska"
After nearly 3 years, Alaska Marine Highway resumes service to Prince Rupert
Ferry officials put the route on hold in September 2019 over a dispute about whether U.S. Customs officials could carry guns
Matanuska breakdown leaves travelers in limbo
This time, the M/V Matanuska is stranded in Bellingham, Washington.
Skagway charters private catamaran to replace canceled ferry sailing from Juneau
The boat departs from Allen Marine’s Auke Bay dock today at 1 p.m.
Matanuska crew cleared after passengers test positive for COVID-19
Service will resume on Aug. 21 when the ferry returns north to Ketchikan.
5 ferry passengers with COVID-19 disembarked in Juneau Aug. 10
Anyone who traveled on the ferry Matanuska in recent days should monitor themselves for coronavirus symptoms, officials said.