Ketchikan is Alaska’s southernmost port known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the gateway to the Inside Passage. It serves as one of the most popular cruise stops in Southeast Alaska.

The town is famous for the Creek Street historic district, the Totem Heritage Center, and the abundant salmon runs. Cruisers come for the totem poles, the salmon fishing, and the scenic Misty Fjords.

Cultural offerings include the annual Ketchikan Salmon Festival, signature fresh salmon and king crab, and the strong Tlingit Native American cultural presence. The blend of dramatic Inside Passage scenery, rich Native culture, and authentic Alaskan fishing town atmosphere makes Ketchikan one of Alaska’s most visited and beloved cruise ports.

Track ship arrivals and departures in the Port of Ketchikan, Alaska. Real-time live ship traffic in the Port of Ketchikan, Alaska is now centered in the port tracker map below.