Ketchikan is a popular embarkation location for both one-way as well as round-trip cruises to Alaska in April 2024. As one of the main ports, Ketchikan is an excellent starting point for an Alaska or Pacific Northwest cruise. Take an Alaska cruise from Ketchikan in April 2024 and explore one of the world’s most beautiful locations. Wonderful nature, wilderness, glaciers, forests, rivers, and mountains, as well as whales, bears, wolves, and eagles, all combine to create a stunning experience for those on an Alaskan cruise.
Generally, Alaska’s cruise season is relatively brief. It is important to be prepared for any kind of condition throughout your cruise in Alaska. Because of the unpredictability of the weather in Alaska, which may quickly change from clear skies to raging storms and back again.
April marks the pre-season for Alaska cruises, with few cruise ships and an average temperature of 33°F to 48°F. April is ideal for observing moose and Dall sheep as they migrate down the hills in search of greater grass. In addition, mosquitoes won’t be a problem, and the lack of a midnight sun means more consistent daylight hours and better sleep.
Ketchikan is renowned as Alaska’s “first city” because of its location at the southernmost extremity of the Inside Passage. It is the first city you reach when you travel north, and for many visitors, it is their first taste of Alaska’s splendor and majesty. Ketchikan bustles with guests from all over the world during the summer. While the rustic boardwalk on Creek Street has a distinct historic flavor, the town buzzes with new buildings to keep up with the ever-increasing surge of tourism. Ketchikan also has the world’s largest collection of totem poles, including some of the oldest ones still standing.
Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on an Alaska cruise from Ketchikan in April 2024. The Port of Ketchikan welcomes only a few cruise ships throughout April 2024. UnCruise Adventure and Lindblad-National Geographic Alaska Expedition offer cruises to Alaska from Ketchikan in April.
