Oh hi! 👋 That’s me in the remote wilderness of Alaska during an excursion in Ketchikan! 👆
Ketchikan is the amazing cruise port where you can do a seaplane tour with a wilderness landing in a national forest, walk by lots of totem poles, go snorkeling in Alaska (what?!?!?!🤣), and see salmon jumping up the ladder!
I’ve been to Ketchikan cruise port 5 times, and I’ve done a lot of things ranging from DIY port days to a bucket list seaplane tour.
Here is what to know about Ketchikan cruise port for your Alaska cruise! 👇
Ketchikan on the blog!
- Best things to do in Ketchikan
- 10 best things to do in Ketchikan
- Easy walking in Ketchikan cruise port
- Ketchikan cruise port map + where cruise ships dock
- Where to see totem poles in Ketchikan
- Salmon ladder (mid-summer to early fall)
- NCL: Ward Cove shuttle
Read: Alaska cruise excursions you need to know about
I've picked out a theme for each port so you can experience different aspects of Alaska!
Or go straight to my picks for booking tours independently in Alaska cruise ports!
Explore Alaska cruise ports:
Juneau | Ketchikan | Skagway | Icy Strait Point | Sitka | Victoria
Seattle | Vancouver
Whittier | Seward
Things to know: Mendenhall Glacier on your own vs shuttle
PACKING LIST: waterproof shoes | rain jacket or poncho | puffer jacket
Before you book: First-timer's guide to Alaska cruises