Cruise Ships in Ketchikan on Fri, Aug 20, 2027
Usually a busier day in Ketchikan, with 7 ships listed: Island Princess, Noordam, Norwegian Encore and 4 more. In a typical August, highs are near 65°F and lows near 53°F. One thing to see: Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary. Accessible boardwalks through temperate rainforest with wildlife viewing. Berthing here: some ships use ward cove, which needs a shuttle into town.
7 Ships in Port
An estimate for planning, not a headcount. It uses each ship's lower-berth capacity. Real occupancy often runs higher, crew go ashore too, not everyone gets off, and schedules change or ships skip ports for weather. Check with your cruise line or Heather Hills from Flow Voyages.
Ships and Times
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrives | Departs | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Princess | Princess Cruises | 2,200 lower-berth capacity | ||
| Noordam | Holland America Line | 1,972 lower-berth capacity | ||
| Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Cruise Line | 3,958 lower-berth capacity | ||
| Serenade of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International | 2,143 lower-berth capacity | ||
| Viking Venus | Viking Ocean Cruises | 930 lower-berth capacity | ||
| Celebrity Summit | Celebrity Cruises | 2,218 lower-berth capacity | ||
| Nieuw Amsterdam | Holland America Line | 2,106 lower-berth capacity |
Princess Cruises
Holland America Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean International
Viking Ocean Cruises
Celebrity CruisesEstimated times, local to Ketchikan.
Your Window
Busiest 11 am to 1 pm with all 7 ships. Quietest after 6:30 pm, one ship.
About Ketchikan
Ketchikan is a compact Southeast Alaska city on the Inside Passage, known as the Salmon Capital of the World. More About Ketchikan
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About This Schedule
Port schedules change regularly. While we work to maintain the most accurate cruise ship port schedules possible, errors, changes, and omissions may occur. Always contact your travel advisor for current sailing details for your voyage.
Source: Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska · Verified Nov 5, 2026 (Cruise West Coast staff)
A ship marked Expected is on cruise line schedules but not yet on the official port schedule.
Times are estimates, shown in the port's local time. Guest figures are lower-berth capacity.
Smaller expedition ships don't always appear on publicly available schedules.
Ship and port reference data: Wikidata and other sources