Overview
Sister ship to the Malaspina, the Matanuska was also built in 1963 at the beginning of the Alaska Marine Highway. The Matanuska was named after a glacier and has a maximum capacity of 499 passengers (including deck space) and 88 vehicles.
Matanuska Ship Profile & Stats
- Cruise Line: Alaska Marine Highway
- Ship Type: Car/Passenger Ferry
- Line Class: Specialty
- Registry: USA
- Year Built: 1963
- Year Last Refurbished: 1968
- Capacity: 499 passengers
- Gross Tonnage: 3,029
- Length: 408 ft
- Beam: 74 ft
- Average Speed: 16 knots
- Inside Cabins: 27
- Outside Cabins: 53
- Nationality of Officers: American
- Nationality of Crew: American
- Number of Crew: 50
Matanuska On-Board Recreation
Matanuska Dining Choices
Matanuska Entertainment
- Observation Lounge
- Cocktail Lounge