Alaska, United States
Ferries from Ketchikan
Ketchikan (Alaska, United States) has 2 ferry routes. Crossing times and timetables for each route are listed below.
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Routes & timetables
What ferry routes connect Ketchikan?
2 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.
Timetable
Ferry departures from Ketchikan
1 scheduled sailing leaving Ketchikan, across every route. Times are local.
| Departs | Arrives | To | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:30 | 18:30 | Hollis | 3h | Inter-Island Ferry | Daily |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
Location
Where is Ketchikan?
- Region
- Alaska
- Coordinates
- 55.354° N, 131.692° W
- Shortest crossing
- 3h
About
About Ketchikan
One sailing a day, and it cuts the day in half. The boat leaves Hollis at 08:00 and comes back out of Ketchikan at 15:30, three hours and 32.7 nautical miles each way, seven days a week with the Inter-Island Ferry Authority.
That single pair of times is what connects Prince of Wales Island to everywhere else. Prince of Wales is one of the largest islands in the United States and has road, logging and fishing communities across it, but no scheduled link of its own to the mainland network — the ferry to Ketchikan is the connection, and missing it costs a full day.
Ketchikan itself is on Revillagigedo Island, built along a steep waterfront on the Tongass Narrows with the airport on yet another island across the channel. It holds one of the largest collections of standing and restored totem poles anywhere, and takes more rain than almost any other town in the country — both of which follow from the same coastal rainforest.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a ferry to from Ketchikan?
Ketchikan serves 2 ferry routes — see the list below for destinations and crossing times.
How many ferry routes serve Ketchikan?
Ketchikan is served by 2 ferry routes. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.
Where is Ketchikan ferry port located?
Ketchikan is in Alaska, United States (around 55.354, -131.692). See the map on this page for its exact location.
How do I get to Ketchikan ferry terminal?
Arrive at Ketchikan well before departure — typically 30–60 minutes ahead for foot passengers and longer if you are travelling with a vehicle. Check local bus, train or taxi connections to the terminal and confirm the exact boarding point with your operator.
Do ferries from Ketchikan carry cars?
Vehicle capacity varies by route and vessel. Check the individual route page and confirm with the operator before travelling with a car.
When should I book a ferry from Ketchikan?
For peak season and any sailing with a vehicle, book as early as possible. Off-peak foot-passenger fares are usually more flexible. Always confirm the latest timetable before travelling.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated Aug 12, 2026.
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