Can You Do Alaska Cruise Ports for $20? (Ketchikan, Sitka & More)
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Most people cruising Alaska spend hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars on excursions. But what if we told you some of the best things to do in Alaska cost less than 20 bucks?
So, can you actually experience Alaska without spending hundreds of dollars on shore excursions? For me, the answer is absolutely.
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This is what it actually looks like to explore Alaska cruise ports on a budget! Most people spend hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars on shore excursions in Alaska. But we wanted to see if you could still have an amazing experience without doing any of that. So instead, we challenged ourselves to keep every activity under $20 while visiting Ketchikan, Sitka, and Prince Rupert. No expensive excursions, no shortcuts, just real planning, exploring, and seeing whatโs actually possible on your own. And honestly, we were surprised by how much we were able to do! From seeing bears and bald eagles up close to walking through historic towns, finding hidden gems, and eating some incredible local food, this ended up being one of our favorite ways to experience Alaska. If youโre planning an Alaska cruise and wondering if itโs worth the cost, or if you can actually do these ports on a budget, this might completely change how you plan your trip. ๐๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐: https://www.youtube.com/@Kj.cruisin โฑ๏ธ Timestamps: 00:00 Alaska Cruise Ports for $20? Letโs Find Out 00:38 Ketchikan Day 1: Walking Into Town from the Ship 00:52 Best Crepe in Ketchikan (Alaska Crepe Co.) $15 01:58 Totem Heritage Center: Alaska Native History ($5) 05:08 Creek Street: Historic Red Light District Walk 06:04 Tongass Historical Museum: Salmon & Local History ($5) 06:52 Cape Fox Lodge Tram: Cheap Views for $3 07:21 Eagles Nest Pizza: Food Stop with a View ($17) 08:31 Ketchikan Budget Recap (Still Cheaper Than Excursions) 09:00 Sitka Day 2: Free Shuttle into Town 09:07 Sitka Shuttle Tips & Reservations 09:51 Fortress of the Bear: How to Visit ($20) 10:16 Seeing Bears & Bald Eagles Up Close 12:04 Taxi to Raptor Center + Scenic Stop ($10) 12:34 Alaska Raptor Center: Eagles, Owls & More ($17) 15:32 Sitka National Historic Park Nature Walk 17:11 Sitka Food Stop (Over Budget Warning!) 18:06 Sitka Recap + Cruise App Warning 18:52 Prince Rupert Day 3: Tender & Arrival Tips 19:50 Sunken Garden: FREE Hidden Gem (WWII Site) 21:17 Final Cost: 3 Alaska Ports for $134.50 Total ๐ฌSuggested videos to watch next: โถ๏ธ Virgin Voyages Alaska Is COMPLETELY Differentโฆ Hereโs Why โ https://youtu.be/RNJfNOr8U18?si=udKSywkctlgv0n1T โถ๏ธ our friendsโ first virgin voyages cruise | combined balcony, & Gunbae โ https://youtu.be/f1X-kyAZceM?si=Fe_E5ZodYkWzc-CQ โถ๏ธ Sailor Loot Explained! Virgin Voyages Guide + Giveaway โ https://youtu.be/azZ4Lotwmls?si=X2OjGeFSjclqk-e6 #alaskacruise #budgettravel #cruisetips #travelvlog