Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Information
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The M/V COLUMBIA is the flagship of the Marine Highway fleet and its largest vessel. Launched by Lockheed Shipbuilding in Seattle in 1974, the Columbia is 418 feet long, with capacity for 625 passengers and 134 vehicles (20' lengths). It is also the fastest vessel, operating at a service speed of 17.3 knots. Its 82 total cabins include 60 four-berth units, and 22 two-berth units. The Columbia boasts both a fine dining room and a cafeteria. The gift shop, cocktail lounge, solarium, and forward observation lounge round out the passenger amenities. Make Reservations
 The M/V COLUMBIA is the flagship of the Marine Highway fleet and its largest vessel.

The M/V AURORA, was built by Peterson Shipbuilders in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and began service in 1977. The Aurora is 235 feet long, and can transport 250 passengers and 34 vehicles (20' lengths) at a service speed of 14.5 knots. Because the Aurora is used for short runs, staterooms are not available, although food service and a solarium are provided. Ferry Schedule The M/V AURORA, was built by Peterson Shipbuilders in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and began service in 1977.

The M/V LeCONTE, launched in late 1973 by Peterson Shipbuilders in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, joined the fleet in 1974. The LeConte is 235 feet long, with capacity for 250 passengers and 34 vehicles (20' lengths), and operates at a service speed of 14.5 knots. The LeConte is used for shorter runs, so does not have staterooms, but food service, cocktail lounge, and a solarium are provided. The M/V LeCONTE, launched in late 1973 by Peterson Shipbuilders in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, joined the fleet in 1974.
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The M/V KENNICOTT is the newest vessel of the Marine Highway fleet. Built by Halter Marine group of Gulfport, Mississippi at a cost of over $80 million, she began service in the summer of 1998. Designed by Halter Marine, and the Glosten Associates of Seattle, Washington, the Kennicott is 382 feet long, 85 feet wide, with nine decks. She is driven by two 6,690 HP Wartsilla 32E diesel engines, and has a service speed of 16.75 knots. The vessel is ocean certified and is also designed to serve as a command and logistics center during an oil spill or other natural disaster. The ship has a capacity for 748 passengers, provides 320 berthing accommodations, and has space for 120 standard automobiles, maximum length 50 ft per vehicle. The observation lounges and the enclosed, heated solarium give excellent vantage points from which to enjoy Alaska's scenic splendor throughout her voyage. The M/V KENNICOTT is the newest vessel of the Marine Highway fleet.

The M/V MATANUSKA was built by Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Company of Seattle and began service in 1963. In 1968 the vessel was lengthened and renovated. It now carries 500 passengers, and provides 4 four-berth, 23 three-berth, and 81 two-berth cabins. The Matanuska is 408 feet long, with capacity for 88 vehicles (20' lengths), and has a service speed of 16.5 knots. Passenger services include a cafeteria, gift shop, cocktail lounge, solarium, and forward observation lounge. Make Reservations
 The M/V MATANUSKA was built by Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Company of Seattle and began service in 1963.
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The M/V TAKU was built by Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Company of Seattle and began service in 1963. Renovated in 1981, the vessel is 352 feet long, with capacity for 69 vehicles (20' lengths), and operates at a service speed of 16.5 knots. It can carry 450 passengers, and has 9 four-berth, and 35 two-berth cabins. Passenger services include a cafeteria, gift shop, cocktail lounge, solarium, and forward observation lounge. he M/V TAKU was built by Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Company of Seattle and began service in 1963.

The M/V LITUYA was designed by Coastwise Corporation of Juneau in 2001, built by Conrad Shipyards in Morgan City, Louisiana, and was launched in April of 2004. The $9.5 million vessel provides daily ferry shuttle service between Metlakatla and Ketchikan. The 180-foot, roll on/roll off steel ferry accommodates 18 cars and 150 passengers with an average speed of 10-12 knots. Passengers are permitted to stay in their vehicles during the voyage and no reservations are required. Ferry Schedule The M/V LITUYA was designed by Coastwise Corporation of Juneau in 2001, built by Conrad Shipyards in Morgan City, Louisiana, and was launched in April of 2004.

The M/V TUSTUMENA, built at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in 1964 by Christy Corp., sailed Alaskan waters for five years, then was renovated in San Francisco in the winter of 1969. The vessel is 296 feet long, with capacity for 36 vehicles (20' lengths), and operates at a service speed of 13.5 knots. It can carry 210 passengers, and has 8 four-berth, and 18 two-berth cabins. Passenger services include a cafeteria, cocktail lounge, solarium, and forward observation lounge. The M/V TUSTUMENA, built at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in 1964 by Christy Corp.
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The M/V MALASPINA carries 500 passengers, and provides 53 four-berth and 30 two-berth cabins. The vessel was built in Seattle in 1963 at the Lockheed Shipbuilding yards, then lengthened and renovated in 1972 at the Willamette Iron and Steel Company shipyard in Portland. The Malaspina is now 408 feet long, with capacity for 88 vehicles (20' lengths), and a service speed of 16.5 knots. Passenger services include a cafeteria, gift shop, cocktail lounge, solarium, and forward observation lounge. The M/V MALASPINA carries 500 passengers, and provides 53 four-berth and 30 two-berth cabins.

The M/V FAIRWEATHER is one of the newest vessels of the Marine Highway fleet. Built by Derecktor Shipyards of Bridgeport, Connecticut at a cost of $36 million, she began service in summer, 2004. The Fairweather's designer is Nigel Gee & Associates (NGA), a British naval architecture firm that has many years of high-speed ship design and build experience. The Fairweather is powered by four diesel engines and four water jets. The hull form is a 235-foot catamaran that has been shown to provide the highest transport efficiency of any high-speed ferry of this size. The M/V FAIRWEATHER is one of the newest vessels of the Marine Highway fleet.
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