The easiest way to travel with the group will be to fly into Juneau (JNU) on May 23 and ferry to Haines with us TUESDAY, MAY 26. There are also a few other scenic (and very Alaskan!) routes if you’d like to make a bigger trip out of it.

Here are four options we recommend to get to our wedding:

Option 1: The Group Route (Recommended)

Fly into Juneau on Saturday, May 23.

From Saturday through Tuesday, join us for daily activities that share some of our favorite parts of life in Juneau. For more info, visit our Alaska Wedding Week Events tab!

On TUESDAY, MAY 26 we’ll take the 7:00 AM ferry together up the Inside Passage to Haines. The trip takes about 4.5 hours, with plenty of comfy seating and tables to relax at. We’ll bring card games for the ride - feel free to pack a favorite to share!

The back deck has heaters and reclining lawn-chairs- it’s common for Alaskans to curl up in a sleeping bag and nap as the ferry glides along the channel.

We recommend staying through Sunday, May 31 (or Monday, June 1) to enjoy the full celebration weekend.

Please note, there is no ferry to Juneau scheduled for Monday, June 1.

Option 2: Short Trip for the Wedding Weekend

If you can’t make the whole week, fly into Juneau by Thursday, May 28

Then take the ferry to Haines 7 AM on Friday morning, May 29. Note that there is no ferry running on Saturday morning, the day of the ceremony.

or

Book a quick Alaska Seaplanes flight directly to Haines (about 45 minutes).

Note: The ferry takes about 4.5 hours, while the seaplane is much faster. However, it’s a small-plane ride that can be bumpy and is on the pricier side.

Either way, you’ll arrive in time for the Friday night “Sea of Plaid” square dance and the wedding on Saturday!

Option 3: Scenic Road Trip from Anchorage or Fairbanks

For the adventurous traveler!

Anchorage → Haines: ~14-hour drive

Fairbanks → Haines: ~12-hour drive

This route takes you through some of the most stunning mountain passes and lakes in Alaska, and a detour to Denali National Park is possible before you set off toward Haines.

Note: You will need a passport to drive either of these routes- you have to cross through Canada to get from interior Alaska to Haines.

If you choose to drive, plan to leave no later than Tuesday morning (May 26) to arrive in Haines by Thursday evening (May 28). If you're planning to also visit Denali, leave no later than Monday (May 25) morning!

Option 4: Ferry from Bellingham, Washington

If you’d like to sail the Inside Passage the long way, you can take the Alaska Marine Highway ferry from Bellingham, WA, either to Juneau first or all the way to Haines. It’s about a 3-day trip, so you’ll need to depart Bellingham by Tuesday, May 26 to arrive in Haines by Friday, May 29, in time for our Sea of Plaid square dance that evening.