Ketchikan

Part of the Inside Passage community is Ketchikan located in the southernmost part, about 378 kilometres away from the capital city Juneau. Known as the "Salmon Capital of the World" this bustling city is picturesque and an outdoor hub making it an exciting port of call for Alaskan cruises.

Ketchikan is served by the Ketchikan International Airport, a seven-minute ferry ride away from the town. It is a gateway for Alaska Airlines as well as the hub for charter flights and bush carriers. All types of cruise vessels travel to Ketchikan. There are also regular jet service from Seattle, Juneau, Anchorage and other Inside Passage communities. Inter-island ferry service is available everyday for the Ketchikan-Prince of Wales Island route. However, no road access is available.

Whether you're starting or ending your Alaska cruise vacation in Ketchikan, necessary land and air transfer arrangements must be taken care of early on. Consulting with a reliable online travel agency like Jet Abroad is important in making this trip as smooth sailing as possible. Since air travel is limited, checking the available flight schedule is a top concern. Securing your airline tickets is easier when you purchase it way ahead of your scheduled cruise.

Alaska cruises promise great experience. The culture, fabulous seafood and outdoor recreation opportunities are simply too good to pass up. To maximize this kind of trip, book for a week-long cruise and inquire about extended stays in the most recommended ports of call.

One of Ketchikan's main attractions is the Misty Fjords National Monument which is characterised by awesome scenery, miles of glacier, serene sky blue lakes, saltwater fjords and rich wildlife. Travel through Misty Fjords will acquaint cruise passengers to the best of nature's beauty, abundant marine life and even experience drinking from the fjord waterfalls. A shore excursion is part of the itinerary. No Alaska cruise will ever be complete without dropping by Ketchikan. Its bustling waterfront shows a good picture of the city's lifestyle. There are impressive shops downtown and along Creek Street plus a myriad of authentic Alaskan handicrafts if you fancy buying souvenirs.