Ketchikan Ferry Terminal
Ferry port for Ketchikan, USA
Alaska’s southern ferry gateway on Revillagigedo Island: mainline ships from Bellingham and to Wrangell, Petersburg and Juneau, the Lituya shuttle to Metlakatla, and Inter-Island Ferry Authority boats to Hollis on Prince of Wales Island.
Ferries from Ketchikan Ferry Terminal
5 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham (Washington) | About 38h – 40h | Alaska Marine Highway System | Cars & foot |
| Hollis (Prince of Wales Island) | About 3h | Inter-Island Ferry Authority | Cars & foot |
| Juneau | About 20h | Alaska Marine Highway System | Cars & foot |
| Metlakatla (Annette Island) | About 45m | Alaska Marine Highway System | Cars & foot |
| Wrangell | About 6h | Alaska Marine Highway System | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Ketchikan Ferry Terminal
- Ketchikan → Hollis (Prince of Wales Island)
Daily service in each direction; crossing about 3 hours
The IFA also ran a limited Ketchikan–Metlakatla (Annette Bay) service in September and early October 2026.
Source: Inter-Island Ferry Authority schedule page, checked 2026-09-29
- Ketchikan → Wrangell
One northbound mainline sailing a week (on Sundays: five in October 2026 and January 2027)
Source: Alaska Marine Highway System schedule grids (Sep 2026 – Mar 2027), checked 2026-09-29
- Ketchikan → Juneau
One northbound mainline sailing a week, leaving Ketchikan on Sundays (five in October 2026 and January 2027)
Source: Alaska Marine Highway System schedule grids (Sep 2026 – Mar 2027), checked 2026-09-29
- Ketchikan → Metlakatla (Annette Island)
Lituya grid for November 2026 – March 2027: departures from Ketchikan at 7:30am, 10:45am and 4:15pm
The Lituya grid shows no September 2026 sailings; the Inter-Island Ferry Authority ran a limited Ketchikan – Metlakatla service in early autumn 2026.
Source: Alaska Marine Highway System schedule grids (Sep 2026 – Mar 2027), checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Ketchikan Ferry Terminal
Passenger terminal: 3501 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Ground Transport & Railway Links
2 miles from town
No overnight parking on the premises
Sources: dot.alaska.gov · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Ketchikan Ferry Terminal
Bellingham (Washington) → Ketchikan (Alaska)
Crossing: About 38h – 40h · Alaska Marine Highway System
Ketchikan → Hollis (Prince of Wales Island)
Crossing: About 3h · Inter-Island Ferry Authority
Ketchikan → Wrangell
Crossing: About 6h · Alaska Marine Highway System
Ketchikan → Juneau
Crossing: About 20h · Alaska Marine Highway System
Ketchikan → Metlakatla (Annette Island)
Crossing: About 45m · Alaska Marine Highway System
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Ketchikan Ferry Terminal.