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Our Anniversary in Ketchikan | Day 6 | Alaska | Norwegian Encore | The Haven | July 2025

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska · SummerFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

If it would have just been us two, we would have not booked an excursion and gone sightseeing in town.

Single carts are way more fun.

I definitely would love to do another Alaskan cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use the Haven line for go-karts to avoid long waits.
✓If you need to use the restroom at Ward Cove, go to the second set of restrooms to avoid the line.
✓Bring layers for Alaska weather as it can be cold and rainy.
✓Decline the Perspectives photo shoot if you are on a budget.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Dress code for specialty dining — Alaska is casual; wear layers and comfortable clothes.
Getting back to the ship on time — Take the provided excursion shuttle rather than exploring on your own if time is tight.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show worth it?
QWhat is the weather like in Ketchikan?
QHow do the go-karts work on Norwegian Encore?
QWhat is the dining dress code for Alaska cruises?
QHow much do professional photos cost on NCL?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Ketchikan1 Happy Bacon
Top: Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
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YouTube Video Description↓

We arrive in Ketchikan for the shortest port stop of our Alaskan cruise and celebrate our wedding anniversary by attending the infamous Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. While on the ship, we have fun in the arcade and go kart track, try to win a cruise, and eat at our favorite NCL Specialty Dining restaurant, Cagney's Steakhouse.