The 8 BEST things to do in Ketchikan from an Alaska Cruise! (Rainforest, Bears, Eagles, and Salmon)

Ketchikan, Alaska is the ultimate stop on your Alaskan cruise adventure! As the southernmost port in Alaska and the renowned Salmon Capital of the World, it's a must-explore destination! Just a heads up, NCL docks at Ward Cove Terminal, which is a quick 20-minute bus ride to the heart of Ketchikan. With most cruise ships arriving downtown, wandering around this charming town is a breeze! Stroll along Creek Street, with its iconic wooden walkways and vibrant buildings, and witness the amazing salmon in the creek and the salmon ladder. Foodies will love Jellyfish Donuts, where we sampled the unique salmon donut! Two of our top shore excursions include the Rainforest Sanctuary Nature Walk, which pairs perfectly with a thrilling seaplane ride, offering views of bears, eagles, and, of course, salmon! Don't miss the Wilderness Cruise Silver Lodge and Seafood Feast to spot eagles, explore the rainforest, and indulge in delicious food! Ketchikan is also a fantastic place to fish or take a breathtaking seaplane sightseeing tour. The best part about Alaska cruises is the long days that let you fit in multiple excursions while in port. We're both chemical engineers who just started vlogging in June 2023, so be sure to subscribe and join us on this exciting journey! Thanks for watching! Check out our other Alaska videos linked below. Plan your Juneau Shore Excursion: https://youtu.be/kulfKMZRm7k Icy Straight Point things to do: https://youtu.be/NY12NA7UPvo 5 things to do in Juneau: https://youtu.be/zspWRJqsooo Skagway: https://youtu.be/sHRraECMwII Planning an Alaskan Cruise: https://youtu.be/XDLE1g6V_q8 Vancouver Embarkation: https://youtu.be/0y0brKafFko Skagway Dock operations due to the rockslide (may not be relevant if repairs have been made): https://youtu.be/JerHqDNuUiU We love hearing from you, so feel free to leave comments or questions! Content: 0:43 NCL uses Ward Cove Terminal outside of town 0:49 Walk around town 1:25 Salmon Ladder 2:17 Jellyfish Donuts and other good food. 2:44 Lumberjack Show 3:38 Rainforest Sanctuary Nature Walk and Totem Park 5:16 Zipline 5:30 Wilderness Cruise, Silver Lodge and Seafood Feast 6:34 Fishing 7:42 Seaplane Ride 7:56 Do more than one Excursion in a Day! #alaskacruise #ketchikan #seattle, #princesscruise #carnivalcruise #hollandamericaline #rccl #celebritycruises #ncl #disneycruise #virgincruise #msc @princesscruises @Carnival @HollandAmericaLine @celebritycruises @RoyalCaribbean @msccruises @SeabournCruise @norwegiancruiseline @VirginCruises @msccruises Crown Princess, Majestic Princess, Ruby Princess, Discovery Princess, Royal Princess, Celebrity Cruise, NCL Cruise, RCCL Cruise, Carnival Cruise, celebrity solstice, carnival liminosa, celebrity millennium, Norwegian bliss, celebrity eclipse, sapphire princess, carnival spirit, Norwegian encore, Disney wonder, brilliance of the seas, quantum of the seas, radiance of the seas, eurodam, koningsdam, Norwegian Jewel, Reserve Class Suite, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess, Caribbean Princess, Carnival Spirit, Regal Princess, Sky Princess, Sun Princess, Star Princess, Island Princess, Coral Princess, Celebrity Cruise, celebrity solstice, celebrity millennium, celebrity eclipse, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Summit, Carnival Pride, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Mardi Gras, Liberty of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Carnival Dream, Harmony of the Seas, Carnival Breeze, Disney Majic, Voyager of the Seas, NCL Prima, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, NCL Breakaway, Brilliance of the Seas, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Paradise, Serenade of the Seas, Carnival Grandeur, NCL Jade, Enchantment of the Seas, Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, carnival sunrise, Carnival magic, Carnival vista, carnival horizon, valiant lady, scarlet lady, eurodam, carnival Venezia, carnival freedom, nieuw statendam, carnival sunshine, MSC Orchestra, MSC Fantasia, MSC Divina, MSC Musica, MSC Seaside, MSC Lirica, MSC World Europa, MSC Seaview, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Euribia, MSC Magnifica, The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2025