Surprising just about everyone in the travel business, the Alaska Marine Highway (state ferry system) has already opened reservations for the 2002 sailing season. Peak-season cabin and vehicle space sells out early - especially on sailings to and from Bellingham, Wash. - so it's important to make arrangements as soon as possible.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2001/10/28/TR92564.DTL