All About Alaska: Ketchikan's Must-Do Experiences: Excursions, Food, Drinks, & Top Hotel Choice

Let’s explore Ketchikan, Alaska! We share our experience visiting multiple times, including overnight stays in this southern Alaskan city, often called the gateway to Alaska. From local dining (do not miss our #1 recommendation for where to dine), cultural experiences, and outdoor activities, by the end of the episode, you’ll have a plethora of valuable insights and a comprehensive guide to Ketchikan's attractions and local spots.Helpful articles:Top Activities in Ketchikan with a Useful Area Info & Map, which includes where we ate, drank, and our hotel. Where the Eagle Walks tours and more can be found here.Celebrity Edge in Alaska: 12 Vital Things to Know for a Dawes Glacier Cruise.Our Experience on Alaskan Dream Cruises Inside Passage Sojourn.We share insights into some luxury cruise options in Alaska and compare large and small ships. (Stay tuned for another episode when we deep dive into this topic!) The most amazing binoculars, which we would ALWAYS bring to Alaska.You’ll find the binoculars and other must-pack items in our easy-to-access Book one of the Top Things to Do in Ketchikan that we recommend here: 🧊 Visit our Viator shop to see a curated list of our Alaska excursion recommendations, including Snorkel Alaska, the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, Misty Fjords National Monument seaplane & flight tours, Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour, and more. 🌲Ask a question or send fan mail.Support the show👉🏻 Press that FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode, released every other Wednesday. Need help planning your trip? Check out our RESOURCES, whether you're looking to understand which cruise to book, which travel insurance is best, or how to organize your luggage with our packing lists: https://sometimessailing.com/resources/▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @sometimes-sailing📩 Sign up for our newsletter.🌏 SometimesSailing.com has even more planning tips, firsthand experiences, & advice.  📱 Have questions or topic suggestions? Contact us.©2026 Small Ship Cruise Talk. All rights reserved. May contain affiliate links. Some trips and experiences have been hosted. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. All opinions are our own.