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Inter-Island Ferry – seasonal Ketchikan to Metlakatla sailings (fall 2026)

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Inter-Island Ferry – seasonal Ketchikan to Metlakatla sailings (fall 2026)

For a limited fall season (2026: Sept 4 through Oct 12) the Inter-Island Ferry runs a 45-minute Ketchikan-Metlakatla (Annette Bay) crossing. It leaves Ketchikan 11:30 am (arrive 12:15 pm) and leaves Metlakatla 12:30 pm; passengers and vehicles must be at the Ketchikan terminal by 11 am. Remaining 2026 sailing dates announced by IFA: Sept 30 and Oct 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12. Fares: adult 12-64 $33, senior 65+ $25, child 6-11 $18, under 6 free, vehicles from $64. Book online or call 866-308-4848 (cash payers can reserve by phone and pay at the sailing).

Next stepBook Ketchikan-Metlakatla (IFA)
Previous deadlineIFA seasonal Metlakatla service (2026 last sailing) · Oct 12, 2026. Confirm the next application period with the program.
HoursSept 4-Oct 12, 2026; departs Ketchikan 11:30 am, Metlakatla 12:30 pm (check days on booking site)
WhereKetchikan terminal: 3501 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901

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View official informationCall Inter-Island Ferry Authority866-308-4848

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