Question by Denali Rose: Anyone traveled the Alaska Marine Highway (Ferry) in winter?
I’m hoping to go to Washington this winter from Alaska without flying. I know the summer ferry trips are gorgeous, but are the winter trips worth it? Or is it too dark and cold?
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Answer by cyanne2ak
They’re cold as hell!!! But, you get what you pay for, so the more you spend the more comfort you’ll be in on the Ferry. I lived in Alaska for 16 years.
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Cold, yes, but still quite beautiful. Note that only the northern part of Alaska is beset with darkness through the winter. Days are admittedly shorter, but you’ll still have plenty of light. I have found that the winter trips tend to be more rocky.
Take seasick pills and lots of reading material 🙂