A “Made in Alaska” sticker is pictured on the side of the new ferry Tazlina, which was all constructed in Alaska, on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

A “Made in Alaska” sticker is pictured on the side of the new ferry Tazlina, which was all constructed in Alaska, on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Photos: Take a look inside Alaska’s newest ferry, the Tazlina

Hundreds showed up to take a look.

Hundreds of Juneau residents toured the newest addition to the Alaska Marine Highway’s fleet, taking a look at the Alaska-class Ferry Tazlina.

Read more about the Tazlina here.

Capt. Michael Schlechter, right, speaks with members of the public on the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Capt. Michael Schlechter, right, speaks with members of the public on the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Members of the public walk onto the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Members of the public walk onto the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

The engine room of the ferry Tazlina is pictured on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

The engine room of the ferry Tazlina is pictured on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Members of the public walk onto the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Members of the public walk onto the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

A woman explores the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

A woman explores the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

The solarium of the ferry Tazlina is pictured on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

The solarium of the ferry Tazlina is pictured on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

The dining hall of the ferry Tazlina is pictured on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

The dining hall of the ferry Tazlina is pictured on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

The parking area on the ferry Tazlina is pictured on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

The parking area on the ferry Tazlina is pictured on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Members of the public walk onto the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Members of the public walk onto the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

An electronic display at the controls of the ferry Tazlina is pictured on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

An electronic display at the controls of the ferry Tazlina is pictured on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Members of the public explore the bridge of the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Members of the public explore the bridge of the ferry Tazlina on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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