Ketchikan Port Stop | What to do WITHOUT a Cruise Excursion #discoveryprincess

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Discover how to enjoy an amazing Ketchikan, Alaska cruise port day on a budget—no expensive ship excursions needed! In this video, we explore Ketchikan on our own, hitting all the must-see highlights while saving money. If you're looking for the best DIY Ketchikan cruise day itinerary, this is it! We were in port from 6am to 3pm. What We Did in Ketchikan: Wandered the historic and colorful Creek Street Watched salmon fighting their way up the Ketchikan Salmon Ladder Saw an action-packed performance at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show Ate the BEST fish & chips in Ketchikan All without the high-priced cruise excursions! Whether you're cruising to Ketchikan with Princess, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Holland America, or Carnival, this guide will help you plan your own budget-friendly port day in Ketchikan. Perfect for first-time visitors, families, and travelers who prefer exploring independently. 🧭 Why Do Ketchikan on Your Own? ✔ Save money ✔ Enjoy flexibility ✔ Explore at your own pace ✔ Discover local gems beyond the cruise crowds 📍 Keywords to Help You Find This Video: Ketchikan cruise port 2025, Ketchikan Alaska vlog, Ketchikan DIY excursion, Creek Street Ketchikan, Salmon Ladder Ketchikan, Lumberjack Show review, best fish & chips Ketchikan, Alaska cruise tips, Alaska cruise on a budget, things to do in Ketchikan. Subscribe & follow our adventures https://www.youtube.com/@TravelwithTanyaandSimon?_confirmation=1 🌏 Instagram 🌏 Facebook ✍🏻 Check out our past adventures on our travel blog https://tanyastravelblog.wordpress.com/ Any suggestions for equipment, tours, accommodation or similar are not sponsored. #ketchikan #alaska #discoveryprincess 00:00 intro 01:13 Salmon Ladder Observation Platform 03:46 Creek Street 06:53 Polar Treats 07:46 Baleen Brewing 09:14 The Alaska Fish House 11:37 The Great Alaska Lumberjack Show 12:58 Budget breakdown - full day's cost 14:49 Next week

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