Exploring Ketchikan | Alaska Cruise Ship Port

Today we dock in Ketchikan, Alaska Cruise Ship Port on our 7-Day Alaska Princess Cruise. We will spend the day exploring beyond the regular tourist stops! Come along to get a glimpse of the magic that Ketchikan has to offer!
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[@AlaskaDonnaG]

You wouldn’t believe how excited we Ketchikanites were when 3 Bears opened. Much needed

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I pulled over so fast when I saw it! The construction worker said, 2 more days!!

[@evvalynnbarnes363]

I lived there for 20 years. It was a good place to live! Burger Queen was a favorite for halibut burgers. Thanks for the tour of a favorite place.

[@brilliantbutblue]

"This is Alaska, this is why we're here" 👍

[@jenniferross1890]

😂

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yes 🙌🏻

[@annieireland623]

😂😅🤣 Love it

[@karenleemallonee684]

👍👍 😆😂

[@baileyjean7468]

I love that both of them were comfortable to let each other do what warmed their hearts. I am sure hubby was very comfortable with his abilities and had researched. Plus we don’t know if they were communicating. I would love to spend a vacation with the 2 of them. So fun! Just a yr late!!!

[@jenniferross1890]

That was an outstanding video Lauren and Mark!🦀🦭🐳🐋🪼I remember your video last year and the place where you stayed up on the hill. I remember the raspberry bushes out back and the bear encounter. One of my most desired bucket list items is to see totempoles. I'm an artist, and it combines two of my favorite things, trees and illustrations of animals/wildlife. I bet you're exhausted, but you'll never forget all of the things you got to do, see, and eat. Mark had so much fun diving. He really should become a ranger or tour guide when he retires. Thank you again for a wonderful, rich experience in Ketchikan.

[@judygillespie3242]

What a wonderful video. You are becoming an expert at filming. Beautiful scenery. Can't wait for next one. I must say I wasn't happy with the fact Mark was alone while diving. Strange things can happen.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I 100% agree about Mark diving alone. We need to be more careful. The people from snorkel Alaska were there for a good chunk of the time, but that’s not 100. Thanks for looking out for us.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Jennifer, I am so glad you enjoyed coming along. I hope you get to visit one day!

[@roseambrose7971]

Thank you for sharing this rich beautiful place with us.❤

[@Livinglifeoutsidethebox]

This is Alaska, this is why we’re here. Lol Mark did a great commentary on the sea life and his diving adventure.

[@suewalters9822]

Another awesome video!! You are a great team. I enjoyed both of your perspectives of this town. I enjoyed Mark's diving and Lauren's tour. Thanks again for your hard work filming and editing these for us to watch!!!!

[@robyn7287]

So agree, excellent video and nice that mark participated.❤

[@robyn7287]

The culture of the indigenous peoples is so similar to New Zealand, totems and meeting houses

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Sue! It takes a lot of time to put it all together but I really love seeing it all fit into a story to share!

[@northcreativedesign]

Aww thanks for coming by our Sister store!!! We really have appriciated all the love and support Woodlands has recieved!

[@peggyschmidt7715]

Thanks Lauren and Mark for sharing your trip to Ketchikan it's awesome, such a peaceful place it's beautiful. Take care and stay safe ❤️ 🙏 👍

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Peggy! It is a gorgeous place for sure.

[@debbiec4224]

Wow! Amazing! A cruise to Alaska is on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed it.

[@robinedenshaw8589]

This is a really great video of Ketchikan. Glad you got to see more of my town this time around! This is Alaska! This why we’re here!😊👏❤️

[@rksnj6797]

Another great Ketchikan video! My friend who dives in Ketchikan uses a dry suit on most dives. The water can be surprisingly cold in the summer. You should have a dive partner. Too bad you didn't make it to Knutsen Cove. Great burger place there.

[@jeffthanson]

Awesome job you guys - I love how you switch back and forth from the different adventures together and on your own. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Our pleasure!

[@donnamacleod2947]

Absolutely beautiful vlog! Glad Mark got to go diving! Thanks for sharing! You really had lovely weather to enjoy your day!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It was a magical and wonderful day!

[@karolrust2300]

Ketchikan was my favorite port when I cruised Alaska!! I especially loved seeing Totem Bight State Park-just so amazing to experience!! Thanks to you Mark for sharing your 'underwater' adventure with us!!😀I'm glad that you rented a car this time so you could enjoy other areas around Ketchikan!!🤩

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks Karol!

[@michellewilson4815]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@naridonn1195]

Ketchekan would have to be one of my favourites in Alaska. I'd love to go through all those shops

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It is wonderful ❤️

[@rksnj6797]

If you ever visit Ketchikan, you should do what they did in the previous year, spend a few days. You can't fit in most things in one day, especially the 6-8 hours a cruise ship is in town.

[@tracymoseley8302]

So beautiful! I loved the area where the swing was. So thankful for y’all sharing your trip.

[@katieboyle3921]

Lovely video! Always informative and enjoyable! Thank you for sharing!

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

I am in Canada and really so impressed on how BEAUTIFUL Alaska is....we never knew! And this town us simply gorgeous!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It is such a treasure.

[@amyheflin143]

Alaska is sooo beautiful at every turn. Thank you for sharing it with us from the deck of your cruise ship and from Ketchikan.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You’re welcome Amy! Thank you so much for watching

[@onamuir4985]

Magical is THE word. TY! You and Mark are natural (& nature) tour guides. Ketchikan & your video just added it to my Alaska list. This was brilliant trip for both of you and US. 🥰

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Wow, thank you!

[@nikkibraxton5365]

Thank you both for taking us along on your cruise! Ketchikan looks like a beautiful and quiet town. Thank you for sharing!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You’re welcome!

[@pammitchell7902]

Another great video of y’all’s adventures! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You’re welcome!! Thanks for coming along.

[@Livinglifeoutsidethebox]

Lauren, as always you have outdone yourself. Well done. You must be exhausted after your trip, you’re doing a amazing job showing your viewers everything.

[@denisemoskala255]

These videos are amazing. It's just absolutely so beautiful.

[@bernadette2099]

Your Love of Alaska shines through. Thank you for another amazing video.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad you can feel it! We love it here!

[@kaydublin5164]

Another fantastic video, thank you for sharing your vacation with us. 👋🏻🤗

[@anneinstx1969]

So glad you have shared this wonderful trip with us. I know for a fact I would not have appreciated it in the live and would have hated every cold minute and every clothing change.

[@healthywildandfree9778]

Great video Lauren and Mark! Thank you for sharing!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks! Glad to have you here.

[@shschew]

Lauren, Great video on Ketchikan. I need to visit this place. Thank you for the great video. Sandy

[@reathd]

Great video now I know what to expect on my cruise. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Diane!

[@diannegerspacher9062]

Great vlog...i love Ketchikan! Saw the lumberjack show and Bight state totem park while my husband eent salmon fishing. This video makes me long to return some day Thanks for sharing your beautiful state! Blessings to you both 🙏💕

[@SueHagen1]

You guys make the best and most informative You Tube travel videos. Thanks for being right to it and not starting with so many disclaimers. So interesting.

[@wendyb171]

Really enjoying these cruise videos! Thanks!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Wendy!

[@pjk1714]

Beautiful place, although I appreciate the tour, a spotter or buddy shallow diving is all I could think of as it only takes a moment to blackout, charlie or worse. It's one foundational rule not good to break.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You are right, he should have had a buddy diver. Most of the time he was there, snorkel Alaska was also there with their group but that is still not a dedicated buddy. You are 100% right and we should do better.

[@user-ty4vg6ny2k]

I loved your video. My husband and I lived in ketchikan 75-78. He was in the US Coast Guard. We loved it there.

[@tonywill6420]

Hi Lauren and Mark, from Warrnambool Australia I just found your channel and have been watching your videos we are doing our 14-day Alaskan! bucket list next season your first hand tips and info have been great! already have the mustang car hire on the list, Your Love of Alaska shows through your amazing videos. Thank you so much for sharing! can't wait to get there!

[@luciep09]

Another great follow up video to your full cruise video Lauren! Loved the scallop part! Such a chilled day and being further out from town made a good contrast to last years trip. Such a pretty area!

[@margaretpettitt3689]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much! I love Ketchikan and am glad to explore a bit further out this time!

[@wendyinvt802]

Thank you for these great cruise port videos! I am headed to Alaska for the first time in May and I love seeing all of your suggestions for local businesses to support!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hope you have a great trip! Our trip was in May and it was wonderful!

[@corryheinricks4916]

We’re going June/24 and this is right up my alley for what we want to Do while there. Thanks!

[@pennyloughlin5098]

Hello from BC., Canada. 1 hour 25 minutes flight from east of Vancouver. Right on the Canada, Us border. I am enjoying your trip. I fly out to Vancouver next Saturday to take a 10 day Alaskan cruise. My ship leaves Van. on Tuesday. Will be watching all of your videos. Thanks

[@michellem9392]

I really enjoyed watching this video!😊

[@madcitywendy]

Thank you for bringing us along! So beautiful!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Wendy!

[@marktroiani5401]

Gosh I love your content. Thank you great algorithm for bringing me this channel. Subscriber now.

[@susangastelum1998]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@lizulmer7843]

What a beautiful town... so lovely and peaceful. I'm a Pisces, I love the water, too! Loved the diving part, also. I had a friend at work who loved scuba diving, his photos were other-worldly, such beauty in the Oceans. Thanks for sharing your trip, it's been a blast! 🐟🦦🐳🚢☺️

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Liz! Grateful to have you here!

[@daynapeck1769]

Thank you for sharing all your thoughts loves and your happiness as a couple.

[@jemmills7792]

what a stunning place...cant wait to see Juneau & Skagway...see how much I remember ....xx

[@reneeholbrook410]

Love these cruise videos!

[@debbiedempsky8160]

We've cruised to Alaska many times. First time was on Sapphire Princess in a Mini-suite. We hardly used our balcony. So, on all of our other cruises to Alaska we take advantage of the cheaper oceanview cabins. Afterall, Alaska is more about the excursions than anything else. We much prefer the view of the glaciers from the larger open public decks. We've done a total of 6 weeks cruising Alaska. It's our favorite destination.

[@karenleemallonee684]

🎶 Oh what a beautiful day! ☀️

[@mimikarenbryant7325]

Wonderful, relaxed presentation of Ketchikan from a different perspective!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Many thanks! We have loved exploring Ketchikan!

[@cathylewey5790]

I have missed your videos this past week but I am thrilled that you were able to take this adventure

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hi Cathy! Thanks for watching

[@stevennatale4471]

@3:10 your approaching my old neighborhood! Ketch is GREAT in the Summer. Some of the longest most beautiful days of my life. WINTER is the complete OPPOSITE. Great place to VISIT! So glad you did the WARD CREEK trail. With two small kids we did that loop around the lake MANY times. Safest hiking trail in the area, very pretty as well. Pavilions were great for a picnic! Staved away to boredom on many occasions.

[@margaretsummers868]

I loved Ketchikan !! I went on an Alaskan 2 years ago. We had the same type of weather that you did. Everyone kept remarking about how lucky we were. We saw the lumberjack show and explored the area right around there. Seeing all the places you went - We definitely need to go back !!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

There is a lot to explore! Hope you get to go back one day!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I enjoyed every minute of seeing Ketchican. Lauren, you looked so relaxed on that swing at the beach. The home across the lake had a beautiful view! Very inviting. loved the totem poles, the local gift shop you visited last.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Kimberly, so glad you enjoyed coming along with us.

[@anitaburney6054]

Mark and Lauren, you guys do a great vlog! Very well done, and very informing. Thanks, watching all your video's

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Our pleasure! So glad you found us.

[@troystevens2377]

amazing video! thank you so much!

[@mandywhitton]

Love ever bit of it Lauren and Mark ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Mandy

[@KellyGuy08]

Worked there back in '91-'93 seasonally for silver lining seafoods...had a ton of fun...lots of great memories there.

[@mariafranco6620]

wow!! what a perfect day!!!

[@brilliantbutblue]

Perfect timing, in bed on Sunday night here in Australia 🇦🇺 ready to relax and enjoy Ketchikan👍

[@jenstewark8087]

Thinking same thing but it’s Sunday morning early and I’m still laying in bed about to watch the video

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Always happy to have you along for the adventure!

[@claudialaquidara9723]

Fantastic video - looks like an absolutely wonderful place!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It was great! Thanks for coming along with us.

[@thebaxters1375]

Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed learning the history behind the totem poles and how they’re clans work! My husband and I are going on an Alaskan cruise next may for our 10th anniversary so I’m taking all of your suggestions and writing them down! Especially all the local shops and restaurants!!!

[@beckeywilliamstissier2618]

We also took a cruise in may,it was cool but beautiful and dry. Really enjoyed your state. Love your travel log,very personal❤

[@lauraisabeauty2505]

I’ll be spending the summer in Ketchikan for the first time. I’m super excited to explore the area and vlog all my adventures! Thanks for this awesome video❤

[@lauraisabeauty2505]

@@nobody7800 yes I’ll be there all summer 😄I’m gonna be working at ward cove. What about you?

[@tamekadavis9051]

Good morning and happy Sunday look so beautiful thanks for sharing your vlog

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Tameka!

[@dickmagruder9907]

Thanks for bringing us along! Mark’s footage of the water was cool. That Mustang looks fun to drive also!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! We had a great time and enjoyed filming the day!

[@platemanFYI]

So nice you have summer like weather in Ketchikan and able to do some fun exploring in the area. Laying on the rocks like sea lions and Mark looked like a fish sucking air coming up from the ocean, lol!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It was a special day of sunshine!

[@susanhamilton1707]

You all look so relaxed! Enjoy the time together, next time the whole family cruises together!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

A family cruise sounds so fun!

[@mullins809]

Wow thanks absolutely fantastic video. Thank you ❤

[@cindydaniel6125]

Beautiful! Made my treadmill trek so much nicer!!!!

[@charlenefreeman18]

Beautiful thanks for sharing! We cruise to Alaska including this port in June 2024

[@mykitchen-bygohar]

Hi Lauren and Mark. I just found your channel and have been watching your videos every day. Currently enjoying your Alaskan cruise adventures … you both are fun and amazing. Wishing you all the best. Now I want to visit Alaska. 😊🙌🏻 greetings from Southern California

[@ksmegs6786]

AMAZING!!!

[@lookallaround1]

Stunning

[@cherylmcconnell3167]

I’m enjoying these vacation videos, Lauren 🌼 ( I live in BC so I was excited to see you & Mark in Vancouver 😂 ). So cute to see how happy Everett was to see you back home in the last video 😍

[@rodlrock]

I can’t believe you left mark diving by himself very very dangerous

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Agreed. He should have had a diving partner.

[@dianeanddonfritzges723]

Thank you for sharing! Cruising to Alaska in August 2024

[@sandycrabtree4795]

It's beautiful, I hope someday to visit.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I hope you get to, alaska is so special!

[@beckyryan407]

Alaska is beautiful as always, great place to visit or live

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Agreed! We feel blessed to call it home and to get to explore it.

[@uwu-ec4vh]

I loved Ketchikan it was misty while we were there summer 2022 but we still enjoyed it.

[@lookallaround1]

I love the history you all shared about the native cultures

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

We love learning about Alaska Native culture.

[@stevehorvat69]

Great video, thanks for sharing. My jaw dropped when you showed your Mustang rental. A 2005/2006 Mustang. Lol. I guess that’s what a small local rental has.

[@heatherrennie2692]

I'm so glad you brought us along on your cruise. I started buy watching you pack then the next video that you stayed in a hotel until you boarded the cruise liner. I've just finish watching this video. I didn't know you could eat scallops raw? Never tried them. I go as far as Cod, Haddock And Tuna (Fresh and in Tins) that's good to know. On to the next video in order. Take care x

[@joanevans3872]

THANK YOU SO MUCH .. Im doing my first alaska cruise in Sept 24, and I so appreciated your Kerhichan video. I wont hire a car, as from Australia, and we drive on other side of the road, .....but your tour gave me so much to think about ... definitely going to the "real" shops as dont want to get souveniers from China... I am so excited to see ALASKA .... what ruminated with me was the similarities I've seen at Fiji, Van Uato , NZ Maori culture, and Hawaii the Totems , the visual artifacts, its incredible the smilarities ... dont have enough information to relate these cultures, but to me it was amazing ... hope there is a documentary series to link these culturies ... as they are so intertwined

[@lisawemple4707]

I love this video!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Lisa!

[@kelliepineda9822]

#1rule NVR DIVE ALONE

[@brucemontgomery6853]

It’s swimming not scuba diving

[@jillwalls9330]

It’s such a beautiful place. I can’t blame you for wanting to live there.

[@cw7937]

Thank You for your Videos on the Majestic Princess Cruise for Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. My Wife and I have an Alaskan. Cruise and Land Vacay planned for September. This Will be our First Trip to Alaska and We have planned to do some things after Disembarkation. We enjoyed watching your Videos especially the Ones where your Husband Snorkels. Your Videos are very Informative and Educational

[@jenniferbrown8305]

Totem Bight and the totems at Saxman were both CCC projects too! My friend Emily Moore wrote a book about the project called "Proud Raven, Panting Wolf: Carving Alaska’s New Deal Totem Parks." It's a really interesting story. Totem Bight was designed by Native and non-Native folks and the poles were laid out in the style of an English garden, whereas Saxman's design was in a French style, hence the symmetry.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I will have to look into it, so interesting!

[@stephenclarke4946]

Thank you so much for this fantastic tour of Ketchican it was the most enjoyable video I have seen to date Regards Stephen London united kingdom 😊😊

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Our pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@kristinparker5745]

When I drove to Alaska from Wyoming in 2010, I took the Ferry from Haines to Bellingham, Washington. They said the trip would take 3 days, 11 hours and no minutes. What surprised me though, was when we stopped in Port during the day we could get off and do some roaming. Unfortunately, the ferries don't get the primo parking like the cruise ships so they dock quite a ways out of town. There were busses there that would take us to town and get us back to the ferry in time for it to leave for a nominal fee. We only had the opportunity to see Sitka {first time I was there} and Ketchikan [second time I was there]. They stopped all through the day and night to let people on and off. The ferry I was on was the Columbia, the largest in the fleet.

[@Jackiebrook126]

Went to Alaska round trip from Vancouver May 2022. Creek Street was a highlight for us in Ketchikan. We are going again May 2024 from Seattle in Majestic Princess.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Awesome! Glad you get to experience Alaska again!

[@darrellamy166]

Going on NCL next year May 29 cast off. Thanks for all the information.

[@suzannesmith2711]

My husband and I booked, my first ever cruise, to Alaska in 2019. He is retired 28 year Navy officer and swore he would never get on another ship . Covid and health issues cancelled our plans but we are now scheduled to go the second week of August this year 2023. Your video’s are the absolute best I have seen !! We are retired military and we have lots of friends who have lived in Alaska. Your content and knowledge is incredible and very interesting. We are in our early 70’s and you inspire me to do and see more. Thank you. I will continue to follow your adventures in Alaska💗🌟💗

[@jgheart3018]

My hubby and I are also cruising to Alaska August 12th - 19th, 2023 to celebrate my 70th birthday, that's why I'm watching these videos...I am soooo excited!

[@peggyschmidt7715]

The Totems are Amazing!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Agreed, so many amazing ones!

[@kyliestark7356]

Wow the Scallop experience was incredible. Thanks. You eat like Kings when you eat from the wild. Same thing cost you 💸 in high end restaurants xxx

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

They were delicious!

[@user-ie7rq7ld2s]

very nice.. thank you

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Welcome 😊