Cruises from Ketchikan May 2023

Ketchikan is a popular embarkation location for both one-way as well as round-trip cruises to Alaska in May 2023. 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 May 2023 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.

May in Alaska

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.

May marks the beginning of the Alaska cruise season, with a small number of cruise ships and an average temperature of 40°F to 56°F. May is a great month for wildlife watchers because of the abundance of migratory birds, gray whale pods, and moose populations.

Ketchikan, Alaska

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.

May 2023 Ketchikan Cruise Schedule

Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on an Alaska cruise from Ketchikan in May 2023. The Port of Ketchikan welcomes only a few cruise ships throughout May 2023. UnCruise Adventure and Lindblad-National Geographic Alaska Expedition offer cruises to Alaska from Ketchikan in May.