Ketchikan–Hollis ferry schedule and guide
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) runs the Ketchikan–Hollis ferry, a car and passenger ferry across Clarence Strait between Ketchikan and Hollis on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. The Ketchikan–Hollis ferry crossing takes about 3 hours. Vehicle space is limited, and the IFA strongly recommends reservations.
Schedule up to date as of October 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Ketchikan–Hollis ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from August 20, 2026 to March 1, 2027.
Departures from Ketchikan, Daily
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 3:30 PM | Hollis |
Departures from Hollis, Daily
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Ketchikan |
No service
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on November 26, 2026; December 25, 2026; January 1, 2027; February 15, 2027.
Times are Alaska time, the clock in both Ketchikan and Hollis.
Ketchikan–Hollis ferry fares
| Fare type | Fare |
|---|---|
| Passengers | |
| Adult | $60.00 |
| Senior | $32.50 |
| Child | $25.00 |
| Infant | Free |
| Vehicles | |
| 15-foot vehicle | $116.50 |
| 19-foot vehicle | $138.50 |
| 20-foot vehicle | $146.00 |
| 21-foot vehicle | $165.00 |
| 25-foot vehicle | $197.00 |
| Items brought on board | |
| Fish box, cooler or tote | $20.00 |
- Fares are one way. The Inter-Island Ferry Authority charges each fish box, cooler or tote separately, outside the passenger baggage limit.
The IFA sells annual, seasonal and business memberships with discounted passenger and vehicle fares. It also has discounts for non-profit youth groups and a disability discount program, arranged through its reservations team.
Ketchikan–Hollis ferry details
| Operator | Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | About 3 hours |
| Vessels | The MV Stikine runs the route, and the MV Prince of Wales is the backup vessel. |
| Vehicles | Carried, from cars to RVs, campers and trailers. Space is limited. |
| Reservations | Strongly recommended, especially with a vehicle |
| Identification | A government-issued photo ID for every passenger 18 and older, and a driver's license for drivers. The IFA does not require a Real ID. |
| Baggage | Walk-on passengers bring up to 100 pounds of hand luggage each and load it on the IFA luggage carts. |
| Pets | Pets stay on the vehicle deck, inside a vehicle or in a sturdy carrier. Service animals ride with their owners. |
| Accessibility | Both terminals and the vessel restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and an elevator runs from the vehicle deck to the passenger deck. |
| Restrooms and food on board | Restrooms and a café with hot meals, snacks and ice cream |
Ketchikan ferry terminal for Prince of Wales Island
The Ketchikan–Hollis ferry leaves from the Ketchikan ferry terminal at 3501 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan. Drivers bound for Hollis check in at the terminal, pick up their boarding tickets and a lane assignment, and show the lane assignment in the vehicle window.
Riders flying into Ketchikan International Airport take the airport ferry across Tongass Narrows first. The IFA advises riders who arrive the same day they sail to allow extra time for weather and travel delays. The Ketchikan ferry terminal page lists the other ferries at Ketchikan.
Hollis ferry terminal on Prince of Wales Island
The Hollis ferry terminal sits at Mile 31 of the Klawock Hollis Highway at Clark Bay, the IFA's home port. The Klawock Hollis Highway leads to the island's road system: Klawock is about 23 miles away, Craig about 30 miles and Thorne Bay about 57 miles.
Walk-on passengers arrange rides after landing, by rental vehicle, local transportation or friends and family.
Ketchikan–Hollis ferry check-in and boarding
Every passenger and vehicle must be ticketed and ready to board at least 1 hour before departure. Riders who miss check-in can lose a reserved space and be denied boarding.
Passengers stay off the vehicle deck while the ferry is underway unless a uniformed IFA employee escorts them. The IFA screens all luggage and can search vehicles before boarding.
Ketchikan–Hollis ferry FAQs
How long is the ferry from Ketchikan to Prince of Wales Island?
The Ketchikan–Hollis ferry takes about 3 hours to cross Clarence Strait between Ketchikan and Hollis on Prince of Wales Island.
Does the Ketchikan–Hollis ferry take reservations?
The Ketchikan–Hollis ferry takes reservations online and by phone, and the Inter-Island Ferry Authority strongly recommends them, since vehicle space is limited.
How early should riders arrive for the Ketchikan–Hollis ferry?
Riders on the Ketchikan–Hollis ferry must be ticketed and ready to board at least 1 hour before departure, at either terminal.
Is there food on the Ketchikan–Hollis ferry?
The MV Stikine, the Ketchikan–Hollis ferry, has a café serving hot meals, snacks, desserts and ice cream.
Can pets ride the Ketchikan–Hollis ferry?
Pets ride the Ketchikan–Hollis ferry on the vehicle deck, inside a vehicle or in a sturdy carrier the owner brings. Service animals ride with their owners at no charge.