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USA · Ships call at Ketchikan, Alaska
Dark, cold, and wet
Ketchikan in December brings cooler conditions, with highs around 39°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. December sees roughly 19 rainy days, so waterproof layers and flexible plans are wise. Showers are often short-lived but can be intense. Dark, cold, and wet.
Crowds are moderate in December, 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 December, with the date each one leaves port.
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 December is 39°F, with a low of 31°F.
Ketchikan typically sees 19 days of rain in December. Dark, cold, and wet.
For a December cruise to Ketchikan, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.