Of the 3 ports on the cruise, Ketchikan was the only one that was really worth exploring. There was some interesting shops and places to explore. We chose to hike the Deer Mountain Trail. ...
Ketchikan was a delightful port. Many quaint and interesting shops for the shoppers. It was also Blueberry Festival while we were there. So interesting to see the Blueberry parade with the locals, bagpipers and children in the parade. We also talked to a Native American in one of the shops. You get a real feel for life in Alaska when you talk to those who live there. Ketchikan is very ...
Cute town, but most of the shops are owned by the cruise lines, and all they sell is jewelry and touristy stuff. Not much for those who want to experience the local flavor. The totem pole museum was interesting but small and very hot inside. The hatchery was closed for moving fish, which we really wanted to see, so that was a bust, and we had to find out from someone on the street, as there ...
I had booked the Duck Boat tour but most of my friends and I cancelled due to safety concerns of the duck boats. Two of our group did take the tour and enjoyed it. I just wandered around town. As we were allowed ashore at 7 a.m. and were to be back on board by 1:30 p.m. I got an early start. Unfortunately my favorite art gallery on Creek Street was not open early though some other shops did have ...