The summer schedule for state ferries is out and with few exceptions the Alaska Marine Highway System will operate near daily service between Haines, Juneau and Skagway. 

Summer fares should be similar to winter rates. The ferry system website shows an adult driver with a small vehicle will cost about $181 for a trip between Juneau and Haines. 

During a recent end-of-year wrap up for the Haines Borough Assembly, tourism director Reba Hylton said ferry…

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