The trip is a fantastic way to see the Inside Passage. Cabins are available for an additional cost, or you can rough it by camping out in the heated, covered salon. The ferry system is also a relaxing way to travel between towns in Southeast. The schedules follow the tides, resulting in some inconvenient docking times. The waters of Southeast Alaska and the Inside Passage are surprisingly calm.
Large islands protect the passage from the open ocean and rough weather.
The area has hundreds of protected bays that offer calm anchorages.