Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-8. Creek Street Ketchikan, a disappointing water taxi experience

Name: Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-8. Creek Street Ketchikan, a disappointing water taxi experience
Uploaded: 2025-09-16T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 60 min 48 s
Channel: Eldon's Excursions

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What This Creator Said

2 Sad Bacon

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👫 Best for GroupAlaskaOccasional Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I just talked to Diana and I guess it's taking them almost two hour. Well, yeah, almost two hours to leave the ship because of the water taxis.

They paid over $200 a person for their excursion and they had to go cancel it.

It's taking them forever. So, um yeah, I'm gonna leave the room now. Um unfortunately, my room service never came.

They didn't check anybody's numbers at all. So, we could have gotten on a long time ago.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Get early to get your number for water taxis if you are using them to get to Ketchikan.

✓If you have a smaller group, try to come down and see if you can get on a water taxi without a number, as they may not check.

✓If you open salmon jerky, make sure to refrigerate it to prevent spoilage.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long wait times for disembarkation — Get up early to get your number for water taxis, and be prepared for potential anchoring instead of docking.

Missing excursions due to delays — Book excursions through the cruise line for easier cancellation and refund options if delays occur.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to avoid long wait times for water taxis in Ketchikan?

QWhat to expect when visiting Ketchikan on an Alaskan cruise?

QHow to make the most of a day in Ketchikan with limited time?

Topics Covered

Disembarkation4 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconExcursions3 Sad BaconShip Condition1 Happy BaconCabin Balcony2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Ketchikan1½ Sad Bacon

Top: Hiking excursion ($200 a person)

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YouTube Video Description↓

Welcome to Day 8 on the Ruby Princess cruise to Alaska! Today's video, we explore Ketchikan. Doing so, it was a very difficult time getting off the ship. Wait times were insane. I share my experiences and how to avoid this in the future. I hope you enjoy the video!! Thanks for following along. Join the fun over on Discord!! https://discord.gg/vQbHvG3p If you'd like to support the channel and help it grow, join the group on Patreon family!! https://www.patreon.com/EldonsExcursions?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Thanks guys!! Follow along on my 11 day cruise to Alaska! Itinerary is down below. Day -1 (Sept 2): San Francisco, California (Departure at 4:00 PM) Day 2-4 (Sept 3, 4, and 5) Sea days Day -5 (Sept 6): Skagway, Alaska (Arrive 7:00 AM, Depart 8:30 PM) Day -6 (Sept 7): Juneau, Alaska (Arrive 8:00 AM, Depart 9:00 PM) Day -7 (Sept 8): Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier, Alaska (Scenic Cruising from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM) Day -8 (Sept 9): Ketchikan, Alaska (Arrive 8:00 AM, Depart 6:15 PM) Day -9 (Sept 10): Prince Rupert, British Columbia (Arrive 7:00 AM, Depart 4:00 PM) Day -10-11 (Sept 11, 12) Sea days Day -12 (Sept 13): San Francisco, California (Arrive 7:00 AM, Departure 4:00 PM) #rubyprincess #Ketchikan #Alaska