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All About Alaska: Ketchikan's Must-Do Experiences: Excursions, Food, Drinks & Top Hotel Choice

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👁️ 130 views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 28:58
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Alaska · SummerVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We highly recommend it and that's why it's number one on our list.

We love the wildlife tour and we were able to maximize what we saw.

Stay in Cape Fox Lodge. You will not regret it.

The halibit was the best. So the second time we had the halibit fried fish, this is by far hands down the best fried fish I've ever had in my life.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Extend your stay in Ketchikan beyond the cruise port visit.
Book the Snorkel Alaska excursion for a unique experience.
Visit the Alaskan Fish House for the best fried fish.
Stay at Cape Fox Lodge for spectacular views and convenience.
Take the Walking Tour with Joe Williams Jr. for cultural insights.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cold water for snorkelingThey provide a thick wetsuit, and you are in shallow water for about 45 minutes.
Weather being rainy and humidBe prepared for rain and humidity, but it doesn't affect the experience much.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the must-do experiences in Ketchikan, Alaska?
QWhere are the best places to eat and drink in Ketchikan?
QWhat tours and excursions are worth the money in Ketchikan?
QHow can you experience authentic Tlingit culture in Ketchikan?
QWhy should you consider staying beyond your cruise in Ketchikan?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Snorkel Alaska
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YouTube Video Description

Let’s explore Ketchikan, Alaska! We share our experience visiting multiple times, including overnight stays in this southern Alaskan city, often called the gateway to Alaska. From local dining (do not miss our #1 recommendation for where to dine), cultural experiences, and outdoor activities, by the end of the episode, you’ll have a plethora of valuable insights and a comprehensive guide to Ketchikan's attractions and local spots. Helpful articles: • Top Activities in Ketchikan with a Useful Area Info & Map, which includes where we ate, drank, and our hotel. Where the Eagle Walks tours and more can be found here: https://sometimessailing.com/ketchikan-top-activities-things-to-do-with-useful-area-info-map/ • Celebrity Edge in Alaska: 12 Vital Things to Know for a Dawes Glacier Cruise: https://sometimessailing.com/celebrity-edge-in-alaska-dawes-glacier-cruise-things-to-know/ • Our Experience on Alaskan Dream Cruises Inside Passage Sojourn. We share insights into some luxury cruise options in Alaska and compare large and small ships. (Stay tuned for another episode when we deep dive into this topic!): https://sometimessailing.com/experience-on-alaskan-dream-cruises-inside-passage-sojourn/ • The most amazing binoculars, which we would ALWAYS bring to Alaska. You’ll find the binoculars and other must-pack items in our easy-to-access Alaska Packing List on Amazon: https://sometimessailing.com/alaska-luxury-cruises-that-elevate-your-journey-in-the-last-frontier/ 🧊 Visit our Viator shop to see a curated list of our Alaska excursion recommendations, including Snorkel Alaska, the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, Misty Fjords National Monument seaplane & flight tours, Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour, and more. 🌲 https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/sometimes-home-sailing/?medium=link&medium_version=shop&campaign=alaska-podcast-ketchikan-experiences As Amazon Associates, we earn on qualifying purchases. Some trips and experiences are hosted. We may make a commission on affiliate links in this description.