Everything You Need to Know About Alaska's Ward Cove

The vast, untouched expanses of the Tongass National Forest, Indigenous history and charming streets make the Southeast Alaskan fishing town of Ket...

June 11, 2023
3:44 AM

The vast, untouched expanses of the Tongass National Forest, Indigenous history and charming streets make the Southeast Alaskan fishing town of Ketchikan a much-loved port of call on any Alaska cruise. But if your Alaska cruise includes a stop in Ketchikan, there's a chance that you will berth at nearby Ward Cove instead, some seven miles north of Ketchikan's bustling downtown. Since Ward Cove opened in 2021 , reviews from cruisers have been mixed. Those intent on spending their day in Ketchikan soaking up the atmosphere in town -- and those who are focused on nature or cultural shore excursions -- may very well have different experiences.

Kyle Valenta