Haines

Boating and Fishing

Alaska Fjordlines operates a high-speed catamaran from Skagway and Haines to Juneau and back throughout the summer, stopping along the way to watch sea lions, humpbacks, and other marine mammals. One-way service is also available. Haines, AK. 907/766-3395 or 800/320-0146. www.alaskafjordlines.com.

Haines-Skagway Fast Ferry provides a passenger catamaran ferry between Skagway and Haines, with special package rates for visitors who book a ride on Skagway's White Pass Summit Train. The service is offered several times a day in summer, and the trip takes 45 minutes each way. Haines, AK. 907/766-2100 or 888/766-2103. www.hainesskagwayfastferry.com.

The jet-boat tours offered by River Adventures are a great way to experience the bald eagle preserve in majestic Chilkat River valley. Haines, AK. 907/766-2050 or 800/478-9827. www.jetboatalaska.com.

For information on numerous sportfishing charter boats in Haines, contact the Haines Convention and Visitors Bureau. Haines, AK. 907/766-2234 or 800/458-3579. www.haines.ak.us.

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