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USA · Ships call at Ketchikan, Alaska
Shoulder season, some sunshine
Ketchikan in April brings cooler conditions, with highs around 51°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. April sees roughly 17 rainy days, so waterproof layers and flexible plans are wise. Showers are often short-lived but can be intense. Shoulder season, some sunshine.
Crowds are moderate in April, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during April, with the date each one leaves port.
WC Grand Circle Pacific Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles
Princess Cruises
Sails Jan 6, 2027
World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Los Angeles to Vancouver
Princess Cruises
Sails Jan 21, 2027
World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Roundtrip Los Angeles
Princess Cruises
Sails Jan 21, 2027
Grand Pacific Explorer
Viking Cruises
Sails Feb 22, 2027
Cruise Sydney To San Diego Grand Voyage
Azamara Cruises
Sails Feb 22, 2027
Grand Pacific Explorer
Viking Cruises
Sails Feb 28, 2027
Ketchikan is Alaska's southernmost cruise port and often the first stop on an Inside Passage sailing. The town sits on Revillagigedo Island, known for its salmon runs, its totem pole collections, and the surrounding Tongass National Forest. Creek Street, a boardwalk raised on pilings over a salmon stream, runs through the old part of town.
The average high temperature in Ketchikan during April is 51°F, with a low of 39°F.
Ketchikan typically sees 17 days of rain in April. Shoulder season, some sunshine.
For a April cruise to Ketchikan, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.