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KetchikanCruise port guide

Ships dock at Ketchikan Berth 1. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.

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Where ships dock

4 cruise terminals.

  • Ketchikan Berth 1
  • Ketchikan Berths 2 and 3 Passenger Area
  • Ketchikan Berth 4
  • Ward Cove Cruise Terminal

Walkable from the pier

Walk times from Ketchikan Berth 1.

  1. 1min

    Liquid Sunshine Gauge

    Iconic outdoor monument tracking Ketchikan's annual rainfall

  2. 1min

    Ketchikan Visitor information center

    Helpful waterfront center with maps and tour advice

  3. 2min

    Annabelle's Famous Keg & Chowder House

    Ketchikan restaurant serving delicious food and drinks

  4. 2min

    Sweet Mermaids

    Warm harborfront bakery café serving espresso and pastries

  5. 2min

    108 Taphouse

    Ketchikan burger bar serving smash burgers and artisanal cocktails

  6. 2min

    Sourdough Cocktail Bar

    Historic waterfront tavern lined with vintage photographs

  7. 2min

    Alaska Legends Cider & Wine

    Ketchikan cidery and winery pouring ciders on tap

  8. 2min

    Tongass Trading Company

    Historic Alaska retail company operating since 1898

  9. 2min

    Salmon Garden

    Specialty shop offering smoked salmon and regional treats

  10. 2min

    Tongass Outfitters

    Outdoor apparel and gear store for Alaskan weather

  11. 2min

    Alaska Coffee 225 Cafe

    Front Street coffee stop with packaged beans and drinks

  12. 3min

    Panhandle Pizza

    Ketchikan pizza shop known for its sourdough crust

  13. 3min

    Chico's Mexican Resturant

    Popular downtown spot serving Mexican specialties and pizza

  14. 3min

    Rain Barrel

    Waterfront gift boutique featuring Alaskan keepsakes

  15. 4min

    Pioneer Cafe

    American cafe on Mission Street serving breakfast staples

  16. 4min

    Sushi Harbor

    Fresh Japanese sushi and rolls in the heart of town

  17. 5min

    Dolly's Museum

    Preserved 1920s brothel museum on historic Creek Street

  18. 5min

    Good Fortune Restaurant

    Chinese dining over the rushing waters of Ketchikan Creek

  19. 5min

    Creek Street

    Historic over-water boardwalk lined with shops and galleries

  20. 7min

    Stedman–Thomas Historic District

    Historic waterfront neighborhood showcasing early Ketchikan architecture

  21. 7min

    First City Saloon

    No-nonsense local watering hole near the cruise docks

  22. 9min

    Level Mountain

    Forested ridge overlooking the downtown waterfront

  23. 15min

    Tongass/Ketchikan National Forest

    Vast temperate rainforest surrounding Ketchikan

See all 36 stops in the planner

Hidden gems

Worth finding if you have an hour spare.

  1. 4min

    Tongass Historical Museum

    Engaging community museum detailing local Indigenous and pioneer history

  2. 5min

    Alaska Crepe Company

    Crispy sweet and savory crêpes located near Creek Street

  3. 5min

    Parnassus Books

    Beloved independent bookshop above historic Creek Street

  4. 8min

    Jellyfish Donuts

    Handcrafted gourmet doughnuts steps from the cruise docks

  5. 11min

    Totem Heritage Center

    Historic museum housing original 19th-century Tlingit and Haida totems

More ports nearby: Wrangell, Prince Rupert, Petersburg, Sitka, Juneau.