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Ketchikan Cruise Port Schedule
October 2026

The full Ketchikan cruise ship schedule for October 2026 — 10 scheduled ship calls bringing about 38,565 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated September 7, 2026
Ketchikan cruise traffic all months
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Oct 114,486 in portOct 26,471 in portOct 33,439 in portOct 62,716 in portOct 85,720 in portOct 95,733 in portOct 114,486 in portOct 26,471 in portOct 33,439 in portOct 62,716 in portOct 85,720 in portOct 95,733 in port
// 01 · october cruise ship schedule

Ketchikan cruise port schedule, October 2026

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// 02 · october by the numbers

Ketchikan cruise port traffic in October

Busiest day in October
Thursday, October 1
4 ships · 14,486 passengers and crew
Quietest day in October
Tuesday, October 6
1 ship · 2,716 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in October
Norwegian Cruise Line · 2 calls · 4,004 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in October
Thursdays
~4,041 passengers and crew on an average Thursday; Sundays are quietest (~0, about 100% lower).
Ketchikan cruise traffic · month over month
October 2026 ranks #6 of 7 scheduled months — 89% below the average month.
August 2026495,718
October 202638,565

What the Ketchikan cruise ship schedule for October 2026 shows

Across October 2026, Ketchikan cruise port has 10 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 38,565 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 6,428 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Thursday, October 1, when 4 ships put around 14,486 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Tuesday, October 6 is the calmest, with just 2,716.

Norwegian Bliss (Norwegian Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Ketchikan this month with 2 calls. Use the calendar above to find a green day for a quieter port, or a pink day when the biggest ships share the harbor.

Weekday patterns hold too: Ketchikan cruise traffic in October is heaviest on Thursdays (about 4,041 passengers and crew) and lightest on Sundays.

Zooming out, October 2026 is the #6 busiest of the 7 months Ketchikan currently has on the schedule — running about 89% below the average scheduled month, so you can weigh October against the rest of the year before you book.

// terminal guide
Ketchikan Cruise Terminal Info

Ketchikan, Alaska is located on the southernmost tip of the Alaskan panhandle, on the shores of Revillagigedo Island. It is the fifth-largest city in Alaska and is the gateway to the Inside Passage, a popular cruise route that takes travelers through the scenic coastal waters of Southeast Alaska. The Ketchikan cruise port is located in the heart of downtown, just a few blocks from the waterfront. It is easily accessible by car, bus, or ferry, and is within walking distance of many of the city's attractions.

Full Ketchikan port guide →
// 03 · daily cruise port traffic

Daily Ketchikan cruise traffic, October 2026

Ketchikan cruise traffic October 2026, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.

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// 04 · cruise lines & ships porting in Ketchikan

Cruise lines & ships in Ketchikan port in October 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line
5
visits
Holland America Cruise Line
4
visits
Regent Seven Seas
1
visits
// 05 · october cruise schedule questions

Ketchikan cruise ship schedule October 2026 — FAQ

The Ketchikan cruise ship schedule for October 2026 has 10 scheduled ship calls across 6 days, bringing about 38,565 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 6,428 people on each day a ship is in port.

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