Ketchikan, Alaska Port Q&A
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Q: Do they typically add more shows and tours as the day gets closer? Our port arrival is 11a and the last shows and tours are 12p-1p. We wanted to do both the Lumberjack show and Duck tour, but not possible with no afternoon scheduled. Sound like we will have to choose?
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A: I don’t see you cruise listed, and have no idea how long you are in port. You can walk to the lumberjack show from the port, and buy tickets …if they are available …, assuming you are docking in town. I believe the same is for the duck tour.
Answered by karlgrgurich on April 8, 2024
A: Most port times on an Alaskan cruise are sceduled around tide change. Some ports have very limited times ,others long.They limit excursions accordingly. Once they are sold out there are no more.
Answered by mary0909 on April 9, 2024
A: no they typically will not add any more excursions from the ship. once they sell out they sell out
Answered by cruiseman2 on April 8, 2024
Q: Does anyone know if the Duck Tour lets you off to see the salmon ladder or are do you stay on it the whole tour?
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A: No, they don't. It does slow down for you to see it. Once you get on the Duck boat, you're on till the tour is over.
Answered by esrescuer on July 5, 2023
A: when we did it, it never stopped anywhere, but it has been a few years ago.
Answered by water227 on July 4, 2023
A: luckily, the courts just decided today that the salmon season would reopen on July 1st.
Answered by crusin4gramma on June 21, 2023
A: there were a bunch trying to do the fish ladder in mid August (and a bunch of seals guarding the streams outflow). Do note that hundreds of expired salmon lined the banks at that time as well.
Answered by jallaway on June 22, 2023
A: It was pretty much over when we took an early October cruise in 2021.
Answered by VAcruisenut on June 21, 2023
A: It really depends on which specific salmon when their at peak. However, it ranges from June, July, and August as the peak months. Salmon fishing in Ketchikan is available June 1 through September.
Answered by esrescuer on June 21, 2023
A: We were there 1st week in September and it was crazy! I would expect that late August would be as well. Walk up along the river and be entertained.
Answered by rdrew1114 on June 21, 2023
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Answer QuestionA: Tourist towns are open when cruise cruise ships come. be it a Sunday or not. Some might be closed, buy enough will be open
Answered by snowbirdcruzer on February 16, 2023
A: not sure, but if their are ships coming in I would think so.
Answered by Debbij on February 17, 2023
A: same answer as Moyatoya, except mine was a Sunday in August 2022.
Answered by joshovermyer on February 18, 2023
A: I think since all the ports in Alaska rely on tourism most of the regular tourist stuff will be open & excursion stuff too. We were there on a weekday & the local stores that deal with residents closed at normal times.
Answered by esrescuer on February 17, 2023
A: Yes. Our cruise was in Ketchikan on a Sunday in May 2022.
Answered by Moyajoya on February 18, 2023
A: Right downtown. You can see the whole town from the observation deck of your ship.
Answered by dogracr57 on December 31, 2022
A: Some ships do have to port a good ways away. I don't believe you will have to worry about that on Celebrity.
Answered by jallaway on December 31, 2022
A: I do not understand the question.
Answered by walkingdeadcrz on December 31, 2022
A: My first ever cruise was on Seabourn Sojourn , and the ship docked at the main pier at downtown Ketchikan. I’ve booked a second Transpacific cruise (September 2023 ) on SilverSeas Muse also stopping at Ketchikan. Apparently higher end luxury cruise... lines have priority ?See More
Answered by Portola on January 29, 2023
A: I'd say Ketchikan Crab and Grille is fun or maybe Annabelle's
Answered by picalo on August 6, 2022
A: Have been to Annabelle’s twice and loved it both times.
Answered by floridagirl3 on August 6, 2022
Q: Is this a port that requires an excursion? Or can you get off the ship and walk around the port itself ?
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A: Ketchikan offers both depending on the experience you desire. Local shops and restaurants are plentiful with Creek Street providing both in an atmosphere a visitor would expect in Alaska. The town is also a great place to learn of native Alaskan c... ulture at the Totem Heritage Center, catch the Lumberjack Show, or see a bald eagle at the wildlife sanctuary. All sites are a short walking distance from the ship.See More
Answered by VAcruisenut on June 27, 2022
A: You can walk around. Check the internet for a walking tour map. Creek Street is a destination.Bruce Locksmythe_
Answered by atbrucecruiseYT on June 27, 2022
A: You definitely can just get off the ship and walk around, tons to do!
Answered by Lovelylisa1436 on June 27, 2022
A: There is plenty to do in port. Shopping restaurants. Great people.
Answered by mary0909 on June 27, 2022
A: It's fun just to walk around, lots to look at and if you really want to walk there is a lot to see beyond the immediate port area. We walked around on our own.
Answered by esrescuer on June 27, 2022
Q: Sailing on Holland America on 8 September, in Zuiderdam. Had email last night to say our lumberjack show booking has been changed from 11:00 to 15:00. Nit sure why, we are also booked to do Neets Bay bear watch by float plane that afternoon as well. No time confirmation, time keeps changing gif this too on the online excursion booklet. Has anyone else had this happen. Unsure what to do, cannot call Holland America as I’m in the Uk. Many thanks.
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A: Have you tried the chat option on their website? You get very prompt responses. Hopefully you have that available to you. Happy Cruising😊
Answered by stacy1231 on June 2, 2022
A: why can't you call HA?? If you don't want to drop a dime, then ask them online!
Answered by crusin4gramma on May 12, 2022
A: I'm still confused, you don't have to be in the US to call them.
Answered by crusin4gramma on May 12, 2022
A: since you're not going until September it may change several more times before then. Alaska seems to be constantly changing things right now.
Answered by crusin4gramma on May 12, 2022
A: Yes, I could call them, slightly awkward with time difference and obviously the cost if I’m on hold. I have emailed them. If I get no response, I will look for another way to contact them
Answered by Sgpden on May 12, 2022
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