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Exploring Ketchikan, Alaska | Creek Street Walk, Totem Poles, and an Epic Crab Fishing Excursion!

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👁️ 114 views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 14:46
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🧍 Best for SoloAlaska · Summer · 22 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was not sorry because we had some great wildlife encounters during that excursion.

I had a great adventure on the crab fishing boat. Awesome wildlife encounters. It's really hard to beat those.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use your ship's medallion to pay for purchases in port to earn travel rewards on your credit card.
Book excursions early, but last-minute bookings can also lead to great experiences.
Walk along Creek Street for a beautiful, mobility-friendly experience with shopping and wildlife viewing.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do in Ketchikan, Alaska?
QWhat is the crab fishing excursion like on the Aleutian Ballad?
QHow can solo travelers enjoy a cruise day in port?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconDrink Package4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Wrangell3½ Happy Bacon
Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Alaska Crab Expedition and Wildlife Cruise
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Ketchikan was our first Alaskan port and set the tone for an unforgettable journey. Join me as I explore the bustling streets of downtown Ketchikan, stroll along historic Creek Street, admire local totem poles, and embark on one of the most exciting excursions of my entire 22-day cruise: the Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour aboard the Aleutian Ballad — the real crab boat featured on Deadliest Catch! In this video, you'll see: 🦀 A behind-the-scenes look at the crab fishing experience 🦅 Incredible wildlife moments — including dozens of bald eagles and a pod of orcas! 🛍️ Tips for shopping in port using your Princess Medallion 🎣 A relaxing walk through Creek Street and a solo dinner back on board 📍 Excursion Mentioned: Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour https://www.viator.com/tours/Ketchikan/Bering-Sea-Crab-Fishermans-Tour-from-Ketchikan/d942-6347SEACRAB?pid=P00058688&uid=U00638952&mcid=58086&currency=USD 📸 Filming Gear Used: iPhone 15 Pro Max — https://amzn.to/48Z7oWs Insta360 X4 (newest model) — https://amzn.to/3WlUgn3 DJI Osmo 3 (latest model) — https://amzn.to/3W3v9Fj Sony FX30 — https://amzn.to/3W4HxVw 🔔 Subscribe to follow along with the rest of my 22-day Alaska cruise adventure! Next stop: Wrangell, Alaska — a quieter port with a beautiful hike and more wildlife. Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you make a purchase or booking through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel and helping me keep making travel content like this!