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Ketchikan–Metlakatla Ferry Service

Limited seasonal ferry service between Ketchikan and Annette Bay, Metlakatla, with a 45-minute sailing.

Description

The IFA offers limited service between Ketchikan and Annette Bay, Metlakatla, in addition to its main Hollis–Ketchikan route.

Key features

  • 45-minute sailing in each direction
  • Seasonal operation; in 2026 the service ran from September 4 through October 12
  • Coverage of the Metlakatla–Ketchikan route under the IFA's partnership with the Alaska Marine Highway System when the M/V Lituya is unavailable
  • Tickets offered for both directions (Ketchikan to Metlakatla and Metlakatla to Ketchikan)

Applications

  • Connecting Metlakatla (Annette Bay) with Ketchikan for residents and visitors

Specifications

Sailing time45 minutes

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