Ketchikan Port Itineraries: Maximum Fun, Minimum Stress

The average cruise visitor has exactly 6 hours in Ketchikan. Using that time efficiently—especially if you dock at Ward Cove—is the difference between a great day and a stressful one.

The 4-Hour "Downtown Quick-Start"

Perfect for shorter morning or afternoon calls. This itinerary is 100% walkable from the downtown berths.

• 0:00 - 0:30: Walk from ship to Creek Street. Visit the shops and look for salmon.
• 0:30 - 1:15: Tour Dolly's House Museum or hike the Married Man's Trail.
• 1:15 - 3:00: Attend the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show (pre-book times!).
• 3:00 - 4:00: Grab a quick fish & chips basket at Annabelle's or The Fish House before boarding.

The 6-Hour "Signature Ketchikan"

The standard itinerary. This allows for one major excursion plus time to explore the city.

• 0:00 - 3:30: Major Excursion: Misty Fjords Floatplane or a Whale Watching Tour.
• 3:30 - 5:00: Explore Creek Street and the Totem Heritage Center (a 10-minute walk from the docks).
• 5:00 - 6:00: Shopping on Front Street and a celebratory local beer at Bawden Street Brewing.

The 8-Hour "Deep Dive"

For those with a full day call. This enables you to leave the city center and see the true wilderness.

• 0:00 - 4:00: Morning Fishing Charter or Rainforest Sanctuary / Bear viewing tour.
• 4:00 - 5:30: Take a taxi or city bus to Totem Bight State Park (10 miles north).
• 5:30 - 7:00: Dinner at a local crab house or seafood grill downtown.
• 7:00 - 8:00: A leisurely walk through the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.