Passengers who board an AMHS vessel to travel directly between Bellingham, Washington and any Alaska port are not required to have a passport. Only those passengers disembarking in Canada are required to have a passport.
Can you take the ferry to Alaska with your car?
Traveling with your car on the Alaska Ferry is a very popular way to travel. It gives you the most freedom once you have reached your destination in Alaska. There are a few points to keep in mind when planning a trip with your car.
Can you take a ferry to Alaska without a passport?
Do I need a passport to take a ferry to Canada?
The policy that requires Americans to have a passport or equivalent document for transiting between the United States and Canada was passed by Congress in 2009 as the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) “to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States.”
Do you need a passport to take the ferry to Seattle?
Anytime you're traveling between Canada and the United States, you'll have to pass through Customs and Border Protection. That means no matter how you're traveling from Seattle to Victoria or Victoria to Seattle, you'll need a Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID).
Where to sleep on the ferry to Alaska?
Covered solariums located on the upper decks of each vessel are also popular sleeping areas and for those traveling with small tents, they are allowed on the upper decks. Just remember to bring the duct-tape!