Ketchikan Cruise Port CHAOS! 5 Ships Changed EVERYTHING
Ketchikan Cruise Port CHAOS! FIVE cruise ships hit Ketchikan, Alaska in one day—with FOUR docked at the same time. Creek Street was PACKED, restaurant lines barely moved, and this famous Alaska cruise port felt completely different from our first visit. If you’re searching for things to do in Ketchikan, Ketchikan shore excursions, or wondering if you can explore Ketchikan without an excursion, WATCH THIS before planning your port day. We’ve now visited the Ketchikan Alaska cruise port under two completely different conditions. Our first visit had only one cruise ship in port, nearly empty streets and an almost deserted Creek Street. When we returned, five cruise ships called on Ketchikan during the day—and everything changed. In this video we share 12 things to do in Ketchikan and show how cruise ship crowds, your Ketchikan cruise berth, Ward Cove, the time of year and your priorities can completely change your experience. We explore Creek Street, Dolly’s House, Married Man’s Trail, the Ketchikan Salmon Walk, Totem Heritage Center, the downtown tunnel, Arctic Bar and the Happy Bears, local breweries, Alaska seafood and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. We also look at popular Ketchikan excursions including Totem Bight, Saxman, Misty Fjords National Monument, fishing, wildlife tours and the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen’s Tour. Can you explore Ketchikan without an excursion? Absolutely—especially if your ship docks downtown and you want Creek Street, local history, shopping, food and drinks. But if Misty Fjords, bear viewing, fishing or Alaska wilderness is your priority, booking a shore excursion may be worth it. We also explain why checking the Ketchikan cruise ship schedule before your visit matters, what changes if your ship docks at Ward Cove, when to visit Creek Street to avoid the worst crowds, and how Ketchikan’s salmon season can affect what you see. The biggest lesson from our visits: Ketchikan can be a completely different cruise port depending on WHEN you arrive and HOW MANY ships are there. Which would you rather experience—quiet Ketchikan with some businesses closed, or everything open with thousands of cruise passengers? #Ketchikan #AlaskaCruise #CruisePort Chapters 0:00 Ketchikan Cruise Port CHAOS: 1 Ship vs 5 Ships 1:02 Best Time to Visit Ketchikan & Cruise Ship Crowds 1:49 Ketchikan Cruise Berths, Ward Cove & Free Shuttle 4:30 Ketchikan Cruise Ship Schedule: Avoid the Crowds 5:25 Ketchikan Waterfront, Visitor Center & Welcome Arch 6:30 Creek Street, Dolly’s House & Red-Light District History 7:54 Married Man’s Trail & Ketchikan Salmon Viewing 9:09 Ketchikan Salmon Walk, Salmon Row & Hatchery 10:26 Totem Heritage Center & Ketchikan Totem History 11:16 Ketchikan Downtown Tunnel & Harbor Viewpoint 11:56 Arctic Bar, Happy Bears & Paula’s Bloody Mary 13:03 Ketchikan Breweries, Cider & Local Drinks 14:04 Ketchikan Seafood: Huge Lines, High Prices & Gratuity 15:24 Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show 16:07 Totem Bight, Saxman & Alaska Native Culture 16:54 Misty Fjords & Bering Sea Crab Fishermen’s Tour 17:46 Do You Need to Book an Excursion in Ketchikan? 18:36 Ketchikan Cruise Tips: Crowds, Weather & Salmon Season ❤️ Love Traveling with Us? Your Support Helps Keep Hubbard’s Journey Going! 👇👇 If our videos have helped you plan a trip, choose a cabin, explore a port, understand a cruise ship, or simply enjoy the journey with us, we would truly appreciate your support. ❤️ 👇 Join our Hubbard’s Journey Membership https://www.youtube.com/@HubbardsJourney/join 👇 Buy Us A Coffee — or a drink! buymeacoffee.com/hubbardsjourney ❤️ Every bit of your support helps us keep creating honest travel videos and sharing real experiences with you. 🌍🚢 Shop Our Amazon Favorites: Thank you for supporting us by purchasing Amazon products we promote and use. ✅HUBBARDS JOURNEY Storefront: https://amzn.to/3NOggCA ✅CRUISE ESSENTIALS - Pack Like a Pro: https://amzn.to/4hs473P ✅CRUISE CABIN COMFORTS - Make it Feel Like Home: https://amzn.to/3NQvRSk As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. Thank you again for your support and coming along on our journey. Watch other videos by Cruiseline Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZG_7kbyU_5T5ZkVp7k3jbmH https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZFbf0kmvnmcVOnupiriYtNL https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZHgPoHaAWEsQ8mpPVmi9UVv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZEqZ43WkMIzZt-VeQPTrPCH Ship Tours & Cabin Review Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZFDyZ_0DVzjjI6RekDcekIK https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZEMGMt8z8OfZij--_o5-iAl Try watching videos by country from Our Destination Playlist: https://youtube.com/@HubbardsJourney?si=7LydqyCZGFLCT-05 Follow our Facebook PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/HubbardsJourney Join our Facebook GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hubbardsjourneycrew