overlanding the high seas | taking the ferry to alaska

There's no looking back now as we've made it to Bellingham, WA to load the troopy up and take the ferry to Alaska via the Alaskan Marine Highway. This journey through the inside passage will definitely be one of the highlights of the trip for me, with incredible scenery, wildlife spotting, and other great passengers onboard the M/V Columbia.
Thanks for being here!

[@michaelbradley3907]

Truly breathtaking! I’m just going to live vicariously through you and Bandit for the time being! Can’t wait to continue this journey!

[@BenStinnett]

Just when I thought it couldn’t get better, this first full week in Alaska has proved me wrong. So much good stuff to come! Thanks man 🤙

[@Mr_Rodgers_neighborhood]

Man the pups always do better with traveling than we think.

[@BenStinnett]

They are definitely more resilient than we give them credit for haha

[@restlessrockhounder7275]

I love your channel ! You have such a positive, chill, and calming personality! You are awesome!

[@BenStinnett]

Wow thank you so much! I really appreciate you being here 🙌

[@WildwestAus]

You dont have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step! Love this dude! I cant wait for you to share more of Alaska

[@BenStinnett]

That is so true. One step at a time! Thanks man 🙌

[@saginawdan]

Beautiful scenery! Good editing and music. Thank you, Ben. 🌲🌲🌲

[@SJ-EOR]

Love Bandit! So glad he did so well. I always like watching your vids. You have such a calm, relaxed, Grace filled presence! Can’t wait to see more of this trip. It’s my dream to do similar trip in a year or two. Cheers!

[@BenStinnett]

Thank you so much! You’ve definitely gotta get up here at some point, I already know I’ll be coming back because there is SO much to see and just not enough time!

[@johnwebb2232]

Beautiful scenery, what a special way to start your journey. It's nice to see bandit enjoying himself. I wish you all the best in your travels and will be looking forward to every video, as always, be safe out there.

[@BenStinnett]

Thank you so much John!

[@CraigG21]

Can’t wait to see more!

[@BenStinnett]

Thanks so much Craig!

[@AllAmericanMaker]

Awesome dude! Can’t wait to see what comes next!

[@BenStinnett]

Appreciate it man! So much good stuff to come 🙌

[@patriciabochko367]

Such beautiful mountains and views! I am so happy for you. Enjoy your travels.

[@BenStinnett]

Thank you so much Pat! 😊

[@bobknepper770]

Well Ben! I guess it official! Your journey, the real journey is about to begin!!! It really happening!!! So congratulations on a great start! Alaska has so much to offer, so much to see! You will have to be disciplined with your schedule otherwise old man winter will close around you and as much as I loved Alaska the few times there, and as much as I would like to spend a few months just exploring….Alaska is not where I would spend a winter in a Troopy no matter how nice the Troopy! So enjoy the next few weeks of exploration, watch the weather and have a wonderful time. Anxious to share your trip with you….thanks for bringing us along!!👍👍

[@BenStinnett]

Thanks so much Bob! You’re absolutely right, too much to see and not enough time. I’m already finding shops and restaurants closing down for the season. To add another wrench to the plan, the troopy decided to breakdown on me and I’m currently stuck in Tok, AK. I’ll share more about the situation soon!

[@bobknepper770]

@@BenStinnett so sorry to hear about the breakdown!!! At least you’re “in town”! Hope it’s nothing too serious and glad you’re not out in the bush!! Will be praying for good parts availability as well as a good mechanic if needed! Patience….and realize this is all part of the experience…part of the journey and while we can’t choose what happens along the way….we can ALWAYS choose our attitude!! Stay positive and remember you have people praying for you!!!👍👍

[@gj0628]

Awesome Ben safe travels sir. Great rig

[@BenStinnett]

Thank you so much 🙌

[@vincenovoa]

The scenery! I wonder what it's like to live in those homes near the coast. It's a different world from our city lives. Unloading from the ferry was such a cool thing to see. Love the video Ben!

[@BenStinnett]

I was wondering the same thing! Some of those little communities are SO remote, and it must be so harsh in the winter. Just a totally different way of life.

[@jstinnett80ify]

Beautiful shots, great share!

[@overlandtowater]

one heck of a journey!!!

[@fbksfrank4]

Any of your followers needs a good job, The Alaska Marine Highway System is desperately in need, everything, deck hands, kitchen, pursers, office people in the different ports! Good deal.

[@BenStinnett]

I definitely noticed how badly they need workers! It would be such a good job!

[@lunamaria1048]

How does one go overLAND on water? Lol. Not my ideal way to travel with my dogs. I'd never leave them in my vehicle for 8 hours anywhere, let alone a ferry lol. Too many variables would play out in my head. That isn't a judgement or criticism though. I was just expressing my own comfort zone with my furry family lol. I have more separation anxiety than they do 🤣

[@BenStinnett]

I totally get it. I was definitely more nervous about it than Bandit was. He did great and bounced right back as soon as we were off the boat! 🙌

[@valerie577]

what time of year did you do this trip

[@BenStinnett]

I was on the ferry in mid August!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

We came back from Alaska on the ferry last fall, an awesome addition to our trip to Tuktoyaktuk.

[@BenStinnett]

It is really such a cool part of the journey! Hoping to make it to Tuktoyaktuk, but currently broken down and hoping I can get back on the road in time to make it up there before the bad weather sets in. Thanks for watching 🙌

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

@@BenStinnett oh man that is unfortunate, hope you are at least stranded somewhere interesting! If you are able the Top Of The World Highway is worth the trip but make sure the border crossing is open.