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Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
USA · Ships call at Ketchikan, Alaska
Rain picking up, silver salmon
Ketchikan in September brings cooler conditions, with highs around 59°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. September sees roughly 20 rainy days, so waterproof layers and flexible plans are wise. Showers are often short-lived but can be intense. Rain picking up, silver salmon.
Crowds are moderate in September, 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 September, with the date each one leaves port.
Cruise Alaska & Japan Combination Cruise: Ketchikan, Tokyo & Osaka
Azamara Cruises
Sails Aug 5, 2027
Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure
Princess Cruises
Sails Aug 18, 2027
Alaska Glaciers, Fjords & Inside Passage
Seabourn Cruises
Sails Aug 20, 2027
Alaskan Splendors
Windstar Cruises
Sails Aug 21, 2027
Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure
Princess Cruises
Sails Aug 21, 2027
Star Collector: Alaska Discovery & Pacific Crossing
Windstar Cruises
Sails Aug 21, 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 September is 59°F, with a low of 47°F.
Ketchikan typically sees 20 days of rain in September. Rain picking up, silver salmon.
For a September cruise to Ketchikan, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.