Have you heard the news? The Society of American Travel Writers recently named Blue Canoes of the Alaska State Ferry System one of the Top 10 most exciting ferry rides in the world!

TRAVEL WRITERS SELECT THE WORLD'S TOP 10 FERRY BOAT RIDES

FEB. 19, 2009 - The Society of American Travel Writers, the world's largest organization of professional travel journalists and photographers, recently polled its members to come up with the "Top 10" most exciting ferry boat rides in the world.

"Public and private ferry boats provide an inexpensive alternative to cruises, often traversing some of the world's most beautiful harbors, fiords, rivers and waterways at bargain prices," said Bea Broda, the group's president.

And here's the list:

1. Star Ferry in Hong Kong


2. Ferries from Sausalito to San Francisco, California


3. Staten Island Ferry, New York harbor


4. Washington State Ferries, Puget Sound to the San Juan Islands


5. British Columbia Ferry System, including Vancouver to Victoria


6. Ferry from Sydney Harbor to Manly, Australia


7. Ferry System of the Greek Isles


8. Blue Canoes of the Alaska State Ferry System, www.ferryalaska.com


9. Norway in a Nutshell Tour and ferry ride


10. Ferry from Mallaig to Isle of Sky, Scotland

The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) is a non-profit professional association that works to promote responsible travel journalism and to provide professional support for its members, including travel journalists, photographers, editors, electronic media, film lecturers, television and film producers, and public relations representatives from the travel industry. For more information, visit www.satw.org.