Best Ketchikan Alaska Excursions Guide | Creek Street & Port Tips
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we love going to katchin there are so many things to do your cruise ship may offer up to 45 excursions but one of the best activities is just to get off the ship and walk around
I love many of the activities that you can do in the catchin but my first recommendation would be to do the rainforest Sanctuary nature walk in Totem Park Excursion
it is an absolutely fantastic time one thing Ketchikan is known for is it's the salmon cap of the world
Alaska is also a wonderful place to take sea plane excursions they have a lot of different excursions it may go out for fishing or for opportunities to see wildlife
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Planning your port day with the best Ketchikan Alaska excursions? Our complete guide covers Creek Street Ketchikan, the Rainforest Sanctuary Nature Walk, and insider tips for navigating the Ketchikan cruise port from both downtown Ketchikan and from Ward Cove. As the Salmon Capital of the World, there are so many things to do in Ketchikan, but navigating the Ketchikan cruise portcan be tricky (especially if your ship docks at Ward Cove!). From Creek Street to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, here are our essential cruise tips for your port day. Ketchikan, Alaska is the ultimate stop on your Alaskan cruise adventure! As the southernmost port in Alaska and the renowned Salmon Capital of the World, it's a must-explore destination! Just a heads up, NCL docks at Ward Cove Terminal, which is a quick 20-minute bus ride to the heart of Ketchikan. With most cruise ships arriving downtown, wandering around this charming town is a breeze! Stroll along Creek Street, with its iconic wooden walkways and vibrant buildings, and witness the amazing salmon in the creek and the salmon ladder. Foodies will love Jellyfish Donuts, where we sampled the unique salmon donut! Two of our top shore excursions include the Rainforest Sanctuary Nature Walk, which pairs perfectly with a thrilling seaplane ride, offering views of bears, eagles, and, of course, salmon! Don't miss the Wilderness Cruise Silver Lodge and Seafood Feast to spot eagles, explore the rainforest, and indulge in delicious food! Ketchikan is also a fantastic place to fish or take a breathtaking seaplane sightseeing tour. The best part about Alaska cruises is the long days that let you fit in multiple excursions while in port. We're both chemical engineers who just started vlogging in June 2023, so be sure to subscribe and join us on this exciting journey! Thanks for watching! Check out our other Alaska videos linked below. Plan your Juneau Shore Excursion: https://youtu.be/kulfKMZRm7k Icy Straight Point things to do: https://youtu.be/NY12NA7UPvo 5 things to do in Juneau: https://youtu.be/zspWRJqsooo Skagway: https://youtu.be/sHRraECMwII Planning an Alaskan Cruise: https://youtu.be/XDLE1g6V_q8 Vancouver Embarkation: https://youtu.be/0y0brKafFko Skagway Dock operations due to the rockslide (may not be relevant if repairs have been made): https://youtu.be/JerHqDNuUiU We love hearing from you, so feel free to leave comments or questions! Content: 0:00 Best Ketchikan Alaska Excursions 0:43 Ketchikan Cruise Port Logistics: Ward Cove vs Downtown 0:49 Walk around town 1:25 Viewing Ketchikan Salmon Ladder 2:17 Jellyfish Donuts and other good food. 2:44 Things to do in Ketchikan: Lumberjack Show 3:38 Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park Excursion 5:16 Zipline 5:30 Wilderness Cruise, Silver Lodge and Seafood Feast 6:34 Fishing 7:42 Seaplane Ride 7:56 Do more than one Excursion in a Day! #alaskacruise #ketchikan #seattle, #princesscruise #carnivalcruise #hollandamericaline #rccl #celebritycruises #ncl #disneycruise #virgincruise #msc The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2025