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View Alaska on the mapPort town of totem poles and salmon

Ketchikan

Ketchikan · United States · 55.34, -131.65

A small port town at the entrance to southeastern Alaska, known as the Salmon Capital of the World. Many Tlingit totem poles remain, with attractions including Totem Bight State Park and the Totem Heritage Center. Creek Street, a historic district with a wooden boardwalk built over the water, is also popular. The town is famous for very heavy rainfall and is surrounded by temperate rainforest.

Port highlights

About 8,000

Population

A temperate rainforest climate. Annual precipitation is extremely high, with frequent rain. Summers are cool.

Climate

English

Language

US dollar (USD)

Currency

May to September (summer season)

Best time to visit

Local food

Alaska salmon, Dungeness crab, and seafood

Sights

Creek StreetTotem pole parks (Totem Bight / Saxman)Misty Fjords National MonumentSalmon fishing and viewing

Monthly average high / low temperatures

4°

0°Jan

5°

1°Feb

7°

2°Mar

11°

4°Apr

15°

7°May

18°

10°Jun

19°

12°Jul

19°

12°Aug

16°

10°Sep

11°

6°Oct

6°

3°Nov

4°

1°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: BEAVER FALLS · about 3.6 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)280 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

$2.29

Water 500 ml

$7.21

Coffee

$18.95

Inexpensive meal

$6.00

Local beer

$8.89

Big Mac

Prices in Ketchikan. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

KTN

Nearest airport

—

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Koningsdam/ Holland America Line

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Juneau›+3›Vancouver

Indicative fare

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Zaandam/ Holland America Line

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Juneau›+3›Vancouver

Indicative fare

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

Nieuw Amsterdam/ Holland America Line

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Ketchikan›+4›Whittier (Anchorage)

Indicative fare

7 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Eurodam/ Holland America Line

Seattle›Ketchikan›Juneau›+2›Seattle

Indicative fare

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Celebrity Edge/ Celebrity Cruises

Seattle›Ketchikan›Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier›+4›Seattle

Indicative fare

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Last checked Oct 6, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

EXPLORA III/ Explora Journeys

Vancouver›Alert Bay›Prince Rupert›+6›Vancouver

Indicative fare

From €6,120.00

11 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Disney Magic/ Disney Cruise Line

Vancouver›Ketchikan›Icy Strait Point›+3›Vancouver

Indicative fare

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaAll departures are in the past (may no longer be on sale)

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Brilliant Lady/ Virgin Voyages

Seattle›Ketchikan›Sitka›+2›Seattle

Indicative fare

7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

10-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

Viking Venus/ Viking Ocean Cruises

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Ketchikan›+7›Seward

Indicative fare

10 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Star Princess/ Princess Cruises

Seattle›Ketchikan›Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier›+3›Seattle

Indicative fare

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

Discovery Princess/ Princess Cruises

Vancouver›Ketchikan›Juneau›+3›Whittier (Anchorage)

Indicative fare

7 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

10-Night Alaska Cruise from San Francisco

Ruby Princess/ Princess Cruises

San Francisco›Ketchikan›Juneau›+3›San Francisco

Indicative fare

From ¥105,576 (observed in JPY)

10 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Japanese official site · taxes excluded · Observed Oct 4, 2026

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

AlaskaAll departures are in the past (may no longer be on sale)

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Norwegian Bliss/ Norwegian Cruise Line

Seattle›Sitka›Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier›+4›Seattle

Indicative fare

7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Norwegian Encore/ Norwegian Cruise Line

Seattle›Juneau›Skagway›+3›Seattle

Indicative fare

7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Aug 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

Crown Princess/ Princess Cruises

Vancouver›Ketchikan›Juneau›Skagway›Whittier (Anchorage)

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

7 nightsOne way · 3 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Crown Princess/ Princess Cruises

Vancouver›Juneau›Skagway›+2›Vancouver

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver

Star Princess/ Princess Cruises

Seattle›Ketchikan›Juneau›Skagway›Vancouver

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

7 nightsOne way · 3 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

Sources

Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
Secondary sourcevisitktn.com

Source: Wikipedia “Ketchikan, Alaska” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026