Ketchikan (Ward Cove)

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Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska

Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world's most lush wilderness. Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you'll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree during your Alaska cruise to Ketchikan (Ward Cove).

Featured Ketchikan CRUISE ITINERARIES

What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    Port of Ward Cove
    Ship will DOCK at this port
  • Time Zone
    AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
    UTC/GMT -8 hours
  • Language
    All locals speak English.
  • Currency & Shopping
    US Dollar (USD)
    Jewelry, native crafts and stained glass.
    Shop local gifts from Ketchikan here or explore our Port Shopping Guide.
    • Best Way to Get Around
      Organized Shore Excursions available for sightseeing, zip lining, fishing, kayaking and more!
    • Famous For
      Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "first city" because of its geographic location at the tip of the Inside Passage.
    • Fun Fact #1
      Locals rarely use umbrellas because they consider Ketchikan's frequent rain as "liquid sunshine."
    • Tip
      While in Ketchikan, grab a delicious and authentic local brew. For the best spots read, Microbrewery Tour on an Alaska Cruise.

Ketchikan TOP EXCURSIONS

A Variety of Choices

We know the destinations you'll be visiting and what there is to see, do and experience. We offer you a variety of excursions to choose from, in every port you'll visit.

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Saxman Native Village & Lumberjack Show

Become absorbed in the rich culture of Southeast Alaska’s Native Americans and witness a rip-roaring lumberjack competit...

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Alaskan Lumberjack Show

Watch Alaska’s lumberjacks battle British Columbia’s premier woodsmen in an axe-wielding, chainsaw-cutting competition. ...

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Ketchikan Duck Tour

Ride an amphibious vehicle known as the Duck through historical streets of Ketchikan and out into the harbor while the g...

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Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary & Totems Park

This eco-exploration includes a guided nature hike, a Native Totem Park and a historic sawmill at a reserve located in t...

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