Ferry passengers stuck in Juneau over the weekend

JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) – Dozens of Southeast Alaska residents have been stranded in Juneau after their anticipated Alaska Marine Freeway System ferry departure was delayed for days.

“The ferry was supposed to depart at 7 a.m. however they canceled out as a result of climate,” Delphine Kadake-Smith mentioned.

Based on the Alaska Marine Freeway’s service notices, the scheduled M/V LeConte sailings for Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 have been canceled “as a result of excessive winds and freezing spray.” The web site exhibits that the LeConte is scheduled to depart Juneau at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, headed for Tenakee, Angoon and Kake. After returning, the LeConte will then sail from Juneau to Pelican on Christmas Eve.

Kadake-Smith mentioned that the journey from Kake to Juneau is roughly 18 hours with a number of stops, and that many Southeast residents who’re caught in Juneau are having to pay for lodging and meals that they’d not deliberate for. Kadake-Smith mentioned that ferry riders have been initially informed that there wouldn’t be one other crusing to Kake till February.

“Lots of people right here which can be relying on getting dwelling straight away and all people is on a decent price range and utilizing up the final of our funds simply to remain right here till Tuesday,” Kadake-Smith mentioned. “We’re simply glad to have the ability to get dwelling by Tuesday. It’s not Christmas Eve and it’s not February.”

Requests for remark to the Alaska Marine Freeway System weren’t returned by Sunday night.

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