Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System Reservation and Ticketing Agent

If you live in the U.S. and will be traveling through Canada in connection with your ferry trip, you will not need a passport or visa. Native-born U.S. citizens (adults, children, and infants) should carry birth certificates to prove their citizenship. Driver's licenses are no longer accepted as proof of citizenship. U.S. residents who are not citizens should carry their Alien Registration Receipt Cards. Permanent residents of Canada who are not Canadian citizens should have their Landed Immigrant Visas. Canadian customs officials will require travelers to show proof of sufficient funds for the trip. Motorists may be asked to show their vehicle registration card or proof of title and liability insurance coverage.

Firearms

All handguns are prohibited entry into Canada. All other guns must be declared in writing through the use of a firearms declaration form costing $50 Canadian dollars. Call 1-800-731-4000 or see web site www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca

D.O.T. Traveler’s Advisory - Increased Security Measures

Federal regualtions require that all passengers traveling to or from Bellingham, WA must provide the following informatioin:

Full name
Date of birth
Citizenship

Passengers from all ports are advised of the following:

Noncommercial unaccompanied vehicles must consent to a search of the vehicle prior to boarding the vessel.
All adult passengers must present photo identification to board the vessel.
Baggage cart access is limited to ticketed passengers only.
Visitors will not be permitted to board the vessel unless escorted by AMHS personel.
Every vehicle will be checked for hazardous material.
Unattended baggage will not be permitted in terminal buildings.
Passengers transiting through various border check points are advised they should expect increased scruitiny and possible delays. Identification will be checked, and a birth certificate, passport, or picture i.d. will be required for entry.
Additional measures may be imposed at the direction of the AMHS general manager.

The security measures that are being implemented by AMHS may result in delayed departures and arrivals system-wide. The Alaska Marine Highway System appreciates your understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience during this tragic and difficult time.

Road Conditions

For Alaska road conditions call 1-800-478-7675.

Alaskan Weather

For local Homer weather call 1-907-235-6101