Ketchikan Cruise Ship Schedule 2027
Inside Passage port with downtown berths and totem heritage.
Live imported schedule
Ketchikan has verified imported ship calls (8 Alaska ports live) — 1,170 calls listed across 2026 and 2027. Monthly tables show real arrival and departure times.
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Ketchikan 2027 schedule — 673 imported port calls with arrival and departure times. Use monthly tables to spot multi-ship days before booking whale watching or glacier tours.
How This Schedule Helps You Plan
This Ketchikan cruise ship schedule page helps Alaska cruise passengers plan shore excursions around published port times. Browse by year and month as verified schedule data is imported — no placeholder sailings are shown.
Ketchikan Monthly Schedules for 2027
Open a dedicated monthly page with verified ship calls, arrival and departure times, and planning tips for that month.
Schedule Overview
Schedule analytics (busiest months, top ships, and cruise lines) populate automatically when verified Ketchikan port call data is imported. Use this hub to link excursion planning with your ship's arrival window.
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2027 Monthly Schedule
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April 2027 at Ketchikan
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-25 | Carnival Legend | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 13:00 | 6h | 2,124 to 2,549 |
| 2027-04-27 | Noordam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 1,972 to 2,366 |
| 2027-04-28 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 2,550 to 3,060 |
| 2027-04-29 | Eurodam | Holland America Line | 06:30 | 13:00 | 6h 30m | 2,104 to 2,525 |
| 2027-04-29 | Crown Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,062 to 3,674 |
| 2027-04-29 | Koningsdam | Holland America Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 2,650 to 3,194 |
| 2027-04-30 | Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 13:15 | 6h 15m | 4,266 to 5,218 |
7 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Cruise Passenger Information
Use this schedule alongside practical port-day details below. Knowing where your ship docks, whether tenders are required, and how long you are ashore helps you book excursions with a safe return buffer.
- Docking
- Berths 1–4 along downtown waterfront; larger ships may use Ward Cove
- From ship to town
- Creek Street and downtown within 5-15 minutes
- Tender required
- No — ships dock at pier
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- Alaska Time (AKDT/AKST)
Passenger tips for Ketchikan
- Pack waterproof layers — Ketchikan averages 150+ inches of rain annually
- Confirm whether you dock downtown or at Ward Cove before booking walkable tours
- Misty Fjords flightseeing sells out on multi-ship days
- Bear viewing is seasonal (typically July–September)
- See our Ward Cove vs Ketchikan comparison if your ship lists Ward Cove
Rain gear essential. Confirm your pier — Ward Cove calls require shuttle into town.
What to Do in Ketchikan on a Cruise Day
Totem poles, Misty Fjords & salmon fishing — Totem heritage, Misty Fjords flightseeing, and Tongass rainforest adventures. Once you know your arrival and departure window from the schedule above, these are the experiences cruise passengers book most often.
Recommended Shore Excursions
Signature pick: Misty Fjords Flightseeing — Wilderness fjords inaccessible by road or day boat.
Misty Fjords Flightseeing
Flightseeing · 2-3 hours
Floatplane over sea cliffs, fjords, and alpine lakes in the Misty Fjords Wilderness.
Bear Viewing at Anan or Neets Bay
Wildlife · 4-6 hours
Guided bear viewing at salmon streams — seasonal and permit-limited.
Bering Sea Crab Tour
Wildlife · 3 hours
Hands-on crab fishing demonstration with local crew — popular and weather-resilient.
Totem Bight & Saxman Village
Culture · 2-3 hours
Carved totem poles and native cultural interpretation near town.
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Cruise Planning Tips
- ✓Check published arrival and departure times before booking any shore excursion or independent tour.
- ✓Leave enough buffer to return to the ship. Most lines require you back 30-60 minutes before departure.
- ✓Some Alaska ports use tender boats instead of dockside berthing; tender queues add time to your port day.
- ✓Private tours and independent operators should confirm pier pickup and return times against your ship schedule.
- ✓Peak call days with multiple ships in port can sell out popular wildlife tours, glacier cruises, and railway seats early.
Related Links
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Ketchikan Shore Excursions
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Live Ketchikan tour listings and pier pickup details on the dedicated local site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read the cruise ship schedule?
Each row lists the date a ship is due in port, the vessel and cruise line, published arrival and departure times, and estimated time in port. Use the month navigation to browse available months.
Can ship arrival times change?
Yes. Cruise lines and port authorities can adjust arrival and departure times because of weather, tender conditions, traffic at the pier, or itinerary changes. Always check the daily program on your ship and with the shore excursion desk on port day.
How much time should I leave before returning to the ship?
Plan to be back at the terminal or tender pickup point at least 30-60 minutes before your ship's published departure. Add extra time on tender ports, busy multi-ship days, and excursions that travel far from the pier.
Should I book excursions before I cruise?
Book your must-do excursion early if you are visiting on a busy schedule day or want a specific operator. Once you know your ship's in-port window from this schedule, compare independent and specialist options that guarantee on-time return.
Are cruise ship schedules always accurate?
Published schedules are planning guides, not guarantees. We update this page as verified data becomes available and mark months still being imported as 'Schedule data being updated'. Confirm final times with your cruise line before disembarking.
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Arrival and departure times are published for planning purposes and may change due to weather, tender conditions, or cruise line schedule adjustments. Always confirm final times with your ship before disembarking.