Site icon KVAK is your hometown radio station for Valdez, Alaska.

AMHS and DOT&PF Seek Public Review of Summer 2026 Ferry Schedule

Alaska Ferry MV Tustumena Alaska Marine Highway Ferry, MV Tustumena

(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2026 Schedule is now available for review and public comment. The Summer Schedule covers sailings from May 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026. The schedule and supporting documentation can be found here.

The public is encouraged to provide written comments by Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Comments may be emailed to dot.amhs.comments@alaska.gov, or faxed to 907-228-6873.

Two virtual public meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 to hear comments and consider schedule adjustments. Here are details about how to participate in both virtual meetings:

The meetings will be held at the Alaska Marine Highway’s Ketchikan Central Office, 7037 North Tongass Highway, for participants wishing to attend in person.

AMHS takes care to design the schedule to accommodate coastal communities’ special events to the greatest extent practicable. In addition to other comments, the public is encouraged to submit special event information. The department will work to contract supplemental service, if needed, to cover service disruptions.