Alaska Marine Highway System

[jaycali 415]

I currently have a 2 year GC. Planning a trip from Juneau, AK to Bellingham, WA in September. Wife and I are currently separated, not divorced. I know the separation probably isn't an issue with CBP, but still wondering if anyone has taken the Alaska Marine Highway from Juneau to Bellingham and know if it stops by any Canadian port and whether I would go through CBP in Bellingham or not?

Been trying to get answers on google but they confuse me as it supposedly stops at Prince Rupert, BC but no passport is needed unless disembarking there?

[TBoneTX 46,125]

Better than Googling might be doing the following:

1. Go to www.cbp.gov and search for Bellingham under "ports of entry." Call to see who there knows the answer.

2. Call the appropriate Alaska authority (Tourism Dept.?) to ask.

Perhaps some Alaska residents will chime in here, but I'd do both of the above, regardless.

[Ozz777 23]

I currently have a 2 year GC. Planning a trip from Juneau, AK to Bellingham, WA in September. Wife and I are currently separated, not divorced. I know the separation probably isn't an issue with CBP, but still wondering if anyone has taken the Alaska Marine Highway from Juneau to Bellingham and know if it stops by any Canadian port and whether I would go through CBP in Bellingham or not?

Been trying to get answers on google but they confuse me as it supposedly stops at Prince Rupert, BC but no passport is needed unless disembarking there?

Read this page;

http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/customs.shtml

None of the sailings offered from Juneau to Bellingham that I tried went through Canada. For example;

Sailing Details

Depart: JUNEAU Tuesday, August 13 3:15 AM Arrive: BELLINGHAM Friday, August 16 8:00 AM Vessel: M/V Columbia Check-in times Duration: 3 days, 4hr, 45min List of fares

Your Travel Items Adult 12 years or older $326.00 Subtotal $326.00

Stops along the way (4) JUNEAU Tue, Aug 13 3:15 AM SITKA Tue, Aug 13 12:45 PM M/V Columbia Duration: 9hr, 30min Time in port: 2hr, 30min SITKA Tue, Aug 13 3:15 PM PETERSBURG Wed, Aug 14 2:30 AM M/V Columbia Duration: 11hr, 15min Time in port: 1hr, 0min PETERSBURG Wed, Aug 14 3:30 AM WRANGELL Wed, Aug 14 6:30 AM M/V Columbia Duration: 3hr, 0min Time in port: 1hr, 0min WRANGELL Wed, Aug 14 7:30 AM KETCHIKAN Wed, Aug 14 1:00 PM M/V Columbia Duration: 5hr, 30min Time in port: 4hr, 0min KETCHIKAN Wed, Aug 14 5:00 PM BELLINGHAM Fri, Aug 16 8:00 AM M/V Columbia Duration: 1 day, 15hr, 0min Total duration: 3 days, 4hr, 45min

Edited August 5, 2013 by Ozz777

[jaycali 415]

Thanks for the input guys. Ended up not being needed as the Bellingham ferry was fully booked, and I had to drive the scenic route through Canada anyway.

As far as entering at the Sumas, WA POE.. No problems what so ever. The CBP just asked where I lived and if I had any fruits or veggies to declare. Then he said "welcome home."