Winter 2025-26 Alaska Marine Highway System schedule available for public review

The Columbia state ferry. (Alaska Marine Highway System photo)

The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2025-26 Winter Schedule is now available for review and public comment. The Winter Schedule covers sailings from Oct. 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.

The schedule and supporting documentation can be found at dot.alaska.gov/amhs/doc/winter_considerations_2025-2026.pdf

The public is encouraged to provide written comments by July 22, 2025. Comments may be emailed to dot.amhs.comments@alaska.gov, or faxed to 907-228-6873.

Two virtual public meetings are scheduled for July 22, 2025 to hear comments and consider schedule adjustments. Here are details about how to participate in both virtual meetings:

• For Southeast Alaska:

  When: July 22, 2025 10:30 AM AKDT

  Please click the link to join the webinar:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86470124816

  By phone: (253) 215-8782

  Webinar ID: 864 7012 4816

  International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdIogA0i7f

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• For Southwest and Southcentral Alaska (PWS):

  When: July 22, 2025 11:30 AM AKDT

  Please click the link to join the webinar:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81145032264

  By phone: (253) 215-8782

  Webinar ID: 811 4503 2264

  International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdIogA0i7f

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.

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.