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The Humpback Whale!  The humpback whale’s common name comes from the shape of its dorsal (back) fin and the way it looks when the animal is diving. Its scientific name, Megaptera, means, “large-winged” and refers to its long, white, wing-like flippers that are often…

In Haines Alaska this is a good time to be on hold. A great time to turn off the TV, computer and phone, and ignore all the bad news. In Haines, Spring is the most exciting time of the year, when everything begins to emerge. The days are getting longer and the sun is…

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Alaska Fjordlines has been in service for 30 years cruising the waters of Lynn Canal between the ports of Haines, Skagway and Juneau. Each day on the Fjord Express our customers are treated to spectacular scenery, abundant sea life and pristine glaciers, waters and…

If you are not a fan of the big cruise ships or if your cruise to Alaska was cancelled, this is your chance to come see Alaska without the crowds! Cruise ships with more than 500 passengers have been banned until July 1st due to the coronavirus. Come see our wildlife,…

A service designed for the independent traveler or RV’er, the Fjord Express is a fast ferry and sightseeing cruise between Haines, Skagway and Juneau.  Every day and on every round trip you will experience spectacular scenery, abundant whales and wildlife, waterfalls,…

The Fjordland is snuggled in, under a mound of snow resembling a luscious meringue topping.  Haines Harbor, Haines Alaska.  Only 60 days to the start of the season!   image taken by Harbormaster Shawn Bell.

The Fjord Express is more than just a fast ferry service. On every round trip cruise you will see over 20 WATERFALLS, humpback and/or killer WHALES, and lots of WILDLIFE: stellar sea lions, harbor seals, nesting bald eagles and porpoise.  WONDERFUL additional…

Alaska Fjordlines, Inc has been serving the independent traveler for 30 years, sailing the waters of Lynn Canal between the ports of Haines, Skagway and Juneau. We offer a fast ferry service, and deliver you there faster, but we have built in time to our schedule to…

Ride the Fjord Express, fast ferry service, round trip between Haines, Skagway and Juneau and SEE humpback whales, stellar sea lions, harbor seals, nesting bald eagles, harbor porpoise, over 20 waterfalls, hanging glaciers and the historic and picturesque Eldred Rock…

Ride the Fjord Express to Juneau and experience the BEST of the Inside Passage all in one day!  This  package includes a round trip, narrated, sightseeing cruise LOADED with wildlife! See humpback whales, a sea lion rookery, harbor seals, nesting eagles, porpoise,…

Beautiful Round Trip Boat Ride from Skagway to Juneau On our way back from Alaska on the Alaskan Highway, our last stop was Skagway. From there we took Alaska Fjordlines to Juneau for the day and then back to Skagway at night. At first I thought it wouldn’t be enough…

Adventure of a Lifetime This is a full day of adventure. We saw whales, seals, proposes, mountain goats, and waterfalls. The crew are friendly and informative. Highly recommend to overnight in Haines or Skagway. Patti C Marsh Lake, Canada

Get your tickets now, the last few days with space available this season are:  September 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th and 15th!

The Fjord Express to Juneau will be operating until September 15th! All the highlights of Lynn Canal that make this trip so amazing are at their peak this time of the season! We look forward to seeing you on board! Anna and Libby Jacobson grab a selfie in front of…

Captain Glen Jacobson hands the wheel over to his daughter Captain Libby Jacobson for her first run  to Skagway from Haines on the Fjord Express. Captain Glen Jacobson with his 3 “First Mates”, Anna, Libby and Ketch.