Ketchikan Alaska Salmon Spawning Creek Street

Greetings fellow travelers join us for the 2026 Port Tour of Ketchikan, Alaska, a popular Inside Passage cruise port known as the "Salmon Capital of the World". Cruise ships dock either at the four downtown berths (walkable to shops and Creek Street) or at Ward Cove, located 5.5 miles north, which requires a 20-to-30-minute shuttle ride into the city. Creek Street: A historic boardwalk built on pylons over a tidal creek, once a red-light district and now lined with boutique shops, galleries, and scenic views. Totem Poles: Rich in Native Alaskan culture, visible locally at Saxman Native Village or Totem Bight State Historical Park. Wldlife & Nature: Flightseeing tours to Misty Fjords, sportfishing, and local salmon viewing at the Creek Street ladder. Grab fresh Dungeness crab, local craft brews, or sweet-and-savory treats at spots like the Alaska Crepe Co. or New York Cafe. If your ship docks at Ward Cove rather than downtown, use the complimentary cruise shuttle bus for the 20-to-30 minute ride into the city center. Ketchikan is famous for rain; pack a light rain jacket or waterproof layers no matter the forecast. #ketchikan #msccruises