Cruise Ships in Ketchikan on Mon, Sep 20, 2027
The schedule lists 2 ships in Ketchikan on this day, usually a lighter one: Discovery Princess and Seabourn Encore. In a typical September, highs are near 59°F and lows near 48°F. One thing to see: Misty Fjords National Monument. Glacier-carved fjords reached by seaplane or boat tour. Berthing here: some ships use ward cove, which needs a shuttle into town.
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Princess | Princess Cruises | 3,660 lower-berth capacity | ||
| Seabourn Encore | Seabourn | 600 lower-berth capacity |
Princess Cruises
SeabournEstimated times, local to Ketchikan.
Your Window
Busiest 8 am to 3 pm with both ships. Quietest after 3 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.
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