HAL--timing in Haines to the Fast Ferry

[chaperonemom]

We will be cruising on the Statemdam. I was hoping those of you who have been on HAL to Haines could answer a couple questions for me, please?

 

How close is the Fast Ferry dock to where the HAL ships dock?

If our itinerary shows us docking at 6:30 AM in Haines, is that the actual dock time or disembark time?

If that is the disembark time, how likely is it for us to make the 6:45 AM ferry to Skagway?

Thank you!!!

Becky

[karatemom2]

You pick up the fast ferry right at the same area where the ship docks so it is just a short walk. I can't really answer your specific question on the Statendam time except to say in our experience in Alaska the ships generally dock right on time and start releasing passengers promptly. I would venture a guess that HAL Shore Excursions has passengers booked on the same 6:45 am ferry to get them over to Skagway for the train trip so I would expect you would be able to make it as well! Have a great time. And if you get a chance, spend some time in Haines too. It is a great little town.

[chaperonemom]

You pick up the fast ferry right at the same area where the ship docks so it is just a short walk. I can't really answer your specific question on the Statendam time except to say in our experience in Alaska the ships generally dock right on time and start releasing passengers promptly. I would venture a guess that HAL Shore Excursions has passengers booked on the same 6:45 am ferry to get them over to Skagway for the train trip so I would expect you would be able to make it as well! Have a great time. And if you get a chance, spend some time in Haines too. It is a great little town.

 

You are soooo clever! Thanks! The cruise does offer the train trip departing at 6:45 AM, so I am very relieved! As long as we stay with that group, we are sure to make our DYEA Dave connection!