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Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
USA · Ships call at Ketchikan, Alaska
Wet — cruise season winding down
Ketchikan in October brings cooler conditions, with highs around 50°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. October sees roughly 22 rainy days, so waterproof layers and flexible plans are wise. Showers are often short-lived but can be intense. Wet — cruise season winding down.
Crowds are moderate in October, 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 October, with the date each one leaves port.
Cruise Canada To New Zealand Grand Voyage
Azamara Cruises
Sails Aug 27, 2026
Australia, Asia & Alaska
Viking Cruises
Sails Sep 4, 2026
Grand Pacific Explorer
Viking Cruises
Sails Sep 4, 2026
Seattle To Miami
Cunard Cruises
Sails Sep 17, 2026
Seattle To Miami
Cunard Cruises
Sails Sep 17, 2026
Pacific Passage & Japan's Hidden Gems
Seabourn Cruises
Sails Sep 18, 2026
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 October is 50°F, with a low of 40°F.
Ketchikan typically sees 22 days of rain in October. Wet — cruise season winding down.
For a October cruise to Ketchikan, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.