We Thought Ketchikan Was a Tourist Trap… We Were Wrong
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This was such a touristy, such a cheesy and such a wonderful show. We paid $43 for it on the Princess site.
If you find yourself in Ketchacan and you're looking for a place to eat, we can wholeheartedly recommend the Alaskan Fish House.
It's the kind of stop where you think you're just checking boxes, but somehow it sticks with you.
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Ketchikan, Alaska looked like it might be one of those cruise port days filled with tourist traps, souvenir shops, and one very cheesy lumberjack show… but it completely surprised us. In this Alaska cruise vlog, we explore Creek Street, try local fudge, check out the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, and stop for fish and chips at the Alaskan Fish House during our Coral Princess Inside Passage cruise. Is the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan a tourist trap or a total blast? In this episode of our Alaska cruise vlog, we give you the real scoop on one of the most famous (and cheesiest!) attractions in Southeast Alaska. Join us as we dock in Ketchikan, Alaska on our Princess Cruises voyage and head straight to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show — complete with axe throwing, log rolling, chainsaws, and plenty of over-the-top fun. After the show, we explore historic Creek Street, hunt down the best fish & chips in town, and finish the day with some unforgettable fudge. 📍 What’s inside this video: Honest review: Is the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show worth it? Highlights of Creek Street’s charm and history Best fish & chips in Ketchikan (worth the wait!) Our final verdict: Tourist trap or total blast? ⚓ Perfect for: Cruisers planning an Alaska cruise itinerary, especially with Princess Cruises, Holland America, Norwegian, or Royal Caribbean, plus first-time visitors to Ketchikan looking for Alaska shore excursions. 💬 Question for you: Would you spend your port day at the lumberjack show, or explore somewhere else? Tell us in the comments! 00:00 Intro to Ketchikan 00:35 A Peaceful Ketchikan Morning 01:51 Walking into Ketchikan off the Ship 02:39 Welcome to Creek Street 05:42 The best Fudge in Ketchikan 08:15 Intro to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show 13:12 The Lumberjack Show Montage 14:09 Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show Review 16:59 Fish and Chips at the Alaskan Fish House 19:23 Our Alaskan Fish House Review 21:45 Ketchikan Wrap-up 🎥 Watch next: https://youtu.be/hvPv1PcACa8 📌 Subscribe to follow our Alaska cruise series: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAf5ClF3ODWG6RVb-aJDXHA #Ketchikan #LumberjackShow #AlaskaCruise #AlaskaTravel #CruiseVlog #PrincessCruises #ThingsToDoInKetchikan #AlaskaShoreExcursions