Your 2026 shore excursion guide for Discovery Princess, Royal Princess, Star Princess, and the entire Alaskan fleet.
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Ship schedules and docking assignments listed on this page are for general guidance and may evolve. For the most accurate, live information regarding your specific sail date, please check your Princess Medallion app or refer to the official Ketchikan shore excursions.
Princess ships typically dock at Berths 1-4 in Downtown Ketchikan. This puts you steps from Creek Street, the Totem Heritage Center, and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. No shuttle required for most attractions.
Most Princess itineraries arrive between 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM and depart between 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. This gives you 8-11 hours in port—plenty of time for a major excursion plus downtown exploration.
One of the biggest questions for Princess guests: should you book through the cruise line or go independent?
Pro Tip: Princess docks downtown, making independent tours very safe timing-wise. You can see your ship from most locations.
A 90-minute, high-energy show. Walking distance from the downtown dock. Great for families. Catch it early and have the rest of the day free.
Is It Worth It? →A bucket-list experience. 2-2.5 hour flight over Alaska's "Yosemite of the North." Book early as floatplane tours sell out quickly.
Misty Fjords Guide →Explore Saxman Village or Totem Bight State Park. Learn about Tlingit culture from local guides. Half-day tours fit easily into your port call.
Totem Pole Guide →