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Hollis–Ketchikan Ferry Service
Daily, year-round passenger and vehicle ferry service on the approximately three-hour, 36-mile crossing between Hollis and Ketchikan.
Description
The IFA's Southern Route connects Hollis on Prince of Wales Island with Ketchikan, Alaska. The M/V Stikine operates as the full-time vessel on the route, with the M/V Prince of Wales as backup.
Key features
- 36-mile crossing of approximately three hours, operated daily and year-round
- Passenger and vehicle service
- M/V Stikine: indoor seating, onboard galley (OUR T.E.A.M. Café), large viewing areas for wildlife and scenery, and a stern solarium added in 2023
- Vessels operate under U.S. Coast Guard regulations
- Ketchikan terminal shared with the Alaska Marine Highway System, allowing connections to the state ferry
Applications
- Travel for residents, visitors and businesses, and transport of vehicles to and from Prince of Wales Island
Specifications
| Crossing distance | 36 miles |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | approximately 3 hours |
| Primary vessel | M/V Stikine |
| Backup vessel | M/V Prince of Wales |
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