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Ciders, Creek Street, and Crab Shack | Alaska Trip Day 6 Ketchikan

Auburn Huhmann
Auburn Huhmann
✨Casual
πŸ‘οΈ 5K viewsπŸ“… 11 months ago⏱️ 25:09
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog✨Casual Creator
πŸ‘¦ Best for Family (Teens)AlaskaVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I really enjoyed Ketchacan today. Even though it was damp and cold for most of the day, we had a great time.

We didn't have a great time. No, I don't know that anybody up there had a great time.

It wasn't a bad day. It was just a disappointing experience. The Crab Shack.

I had a really great time exploring Ketchin and not having a tour today was really relaxing.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“If you're unprepared for the elements in Alaska, you can buy coats, shirts, pants, hats, gloves, socks, boots in port.
βœ“Don't buy something immediately; see as much as you can before purchasing to avoid buyer's remorse.
βœ“If a dining experience is slow due to staffing issues, ask to reschedule or cancel.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cold and rainy weather in Alaska β€” Buy appropriate clothing in port if unprepared; stay under awnings or in stores to avoid rain.
Busy ports with many tourists β€” Consider dining on the ship instead of fighting crowds in port for crab.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do in Ketchikan on a rainy day?
QIs the Crab Shack dining experience worth the extra cost?
QHow can you support local businesses in Alaska?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty3Β½ Sad BaconService Crew2Β½ Sad BaconShip ConditionMehPort Destination3Β½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ketchikan3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Our first port on our Ultimate Alaska Cruise was Ketchikan AK. It was a cool, rainy day, which is not surprising given that Ketchikan lies in a rain forest. First, we dropped off the donation items at the women's shelter. Then we explored downtown Ketchikan. It was cold and damp enough we all wanted a nice warm coffee, so we stumbled across Local Grounds, which was warm, dry, and offered delicious coffee. We slowly shopped our way down the street toward the tunnel and Woodlands. We wanted to go to Woodlands, as we know it's owned by a local Alaskan family, and many of their items are made right there in Ketchikan. They also have cool designs. After making our purchases, we worked our way back toward the Grand Princess. Along the way, we found Alaska Legends, where we popped in for a cider flight and a wine flight. Then we went to 108 Taphouse for delicious cheeseburgers for lunch. Emma wanted to purchase a sweatshirt that she had seen earlier in the day, and then returned to the ship. Mom and I continued on our walk toward Creek Street, as we had never been before. It was really neat, but really crowded. After a quick walk through Parnassus Books, we got back on the Grand Princess, too. It was a shorter day in port, with all ashore called at 7:30am and all aboard called before 3pm! For dinner, we had made reservations to go to the Crab Shack in the buffet. It's an extra cost experience, costing $55 per person plus 18% gratuity. Our experience left a lot to be desired. We did have a conversation with restaurant management later in the cruise, and were refunded for the cost of the experience. I would try it again, but probably not on the Grand Princess. Chapters 0:00 Trip Map So Far 0:20 Disembarking the Ship 1:22 Exploring Downtown Ketchikan 4:18 Making our way to Woodlands 5:51 Alaska Legends for cider and wine 6:30 108 Taphouse for lunch 8:13 Walking toward Creek Street 9:11 Creek Street 11:43 Getting back on the ship 13:15 Crab Shack dinner experience 14:45 Review of dinner and the day Check back for a new video every Monday, Thursday, and Sunday! You can send me mail to my P.O. Box! Auburn Huhmann PO Box 700872 Saint Cloud, FL 34770 Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/ahuhmann95/ My filming equipment is minimal, but camera and tripod are linked below. Camera: https://amzn.to/317JqWm Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/2CxeW5N *Purchases made via the links above may result in a commission paid to me via the Amazon Affiliate Program This channel is focused on making quality content for adults. However, I aim to always create family-friendly content that is safe for the entire family to watch together.