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Ketchikan Alaska Cruise Port! Self-Exploring the Town: Spotting Salmon, Sea Lions, & Slugs!

Hoffman Happy Travels
Hoffman Happy Travels
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👁️ 5K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 18:50
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · FallFrom SeattleFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we saw seals we saw slug we saw salmon and we saw lots of pretty nature

the water here is Crystal Clear

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your card to get off the ship, as your wow band will not work.
If using a rental car shuttle, be prepared to split up if the van is too small.
Watch for bears on trails and keep your eyes peeled.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting off the ship in a new portUse your card, not your wow band, to disembark.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to see and do in Ketchikan, Alaska?
QHow can you self-explore Ketchikan from the cruise port?
QWhat wildlife might you spot in Ketchikan?

Topics Covered

Embarkation2½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ketchikan4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Self-exploration by rental car
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YouTube Video Description

Date Filmed: September 6, 2023 Hello Happy Travelers! Welcome to our first Alaskan adventure! In this series, we are traveling across the country to Seattle to board our very first Alaska Cruise that ports Ketchikan, Icy Straight Point, Juneau, Victoria British Columbia, and sails through Endicott Arm with a visit to Dawes Glacier! Today we are in our first port of call, Ketchikan Alaska! We rented a car and self explored the city and found beautiful waterfalls, vistas, and fun wildlife! We hope this was helpful and fun for you! If you are interested in planing your own travels, we would love to assist you! As travel agents, our services are free to our clients, and we are here to help you with the planning and booking process! Please contact us via the travel agent information located below! Happy Travels! 🛳🎉🎊 TRAVEL AGENT INFORMATION: Matt & Chelsy Hoffman Matt.Hoffman@CruisePlanners.com HoffmanHappyTravels.com (386) 530-2773 Instagram: @Hoffman.Happy.Travels Amazon Link: Amazon.com/shop/HoffmanHappyTravels Allbirds Affiliate Link: https://shop.allbirds.com/hoffman-happy-travels (https://shop.allbirds.com/hoffman-happy-travels) Merchandise Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hoffman-happy-travels/ Alaska Playlist!: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCyraoOfmP243qTSFzOL43iCAB47uhT3O