It's nice to travel at your own pace in Southeast Alaska. You can pick your weather, and choose an activity to suit the day. The easiest way to make your way up and down the Inside Passage is on the Alaska Marine Highway system.
Ferries run regularly from port to port.
No need to reserve a stateroom. You can even bring along your bicycle, kayak or canoe. Another alternative is to consider buying an Alaska Pass, a concept based on a European travel tradition. Easy to use and allowing maximum flexibility, the TravelPass lets you ride on Alaska via ferries, trains and motorcoaches, all for one previously paid fee. Sometime before or during your travels, be sure to contact the Southeast Alaska Visitor Center in Ketchikan for information on the entire region.