Cruising the Blue HIGHWAY.(Alaska's ferry system)

Alaska Business Monthly | May 1, 2001| | Copyright

The state's ferry system provides an inexpensive cruise alternative.

Less than a year ago, managers of the Alaska Marine Highway System were scrambling to readjust bookings for thousands of travelers on the state's ferry system in the midst of the busy tourism season.

A fire that broke out on the M/V Columbia-the largest Ship in the state ferry system--took the 418-foot vessel out of commission starting June 6 and continuing throughout the year.

Overnight, the state-owned fleet of nine ferry ships suddenly dropped in size and carrying capacity, ...

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