Ketchikan Cruise Ship Schedule, October 2026
Inside Passage port with downtown berths and totem heritage.
Live imported schedule
Ketchikan has verified imported ship calls (8 Alaska ports live) — 1,170 calls listed across 2026 and 2027. Monthly tables show real arrival and departure times.
October 2026 Schedule Overview
This page lists cruise ships scheduled to call at Ketchikan during October 2026, including arrival and departure times where available. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.
October 2026 Summary
- Ship calls
- 9
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 27,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (4 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas
Planning tip: Thu, Oct 1, 2026 is the busiest day this month with 4 scheduled ship calls. Book whale watching, glacier tours, and popular excursions early on that date.
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October 2026 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Eurodam | Holland America Line | 06:30 | 13:00 | 6h 30m | 2,104 to 2,525 |
| 2026-10-01 | Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 13:15 | 6h 15m | 4,004 to 4,903 |
| 2026-10-01 | Zaandam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 1,432 to 1,718 |
| 2026-10-01 | Koningsdam | Holland America Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 2,650 to 3,194 |
| 2026-10-02 | Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 13:15 | 6h 15m | 4,266 to 5,218 |
| 2026-10-02 | Seven Seas Explorer | Regent Seven Seas | 09:00 | 16:00 | 7h | 754 to 829 |
| 2026-10-06 | Noordam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 1,972 to 2,366 |
| 2026-10-08 | Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 13:15 | 6h 15m | 4,004 to 4,903 |
| 2026-10-09 | Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 13:15 | 6h 15m | 4,266 to 5,218 |
9 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your Excursion
Once you know your ship arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Ketchikan. Start with our authority port guide, then browse specialist local operators with pier-aware pickup and return guarantees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit Ketchikan in October 2026?
This page lists 7 scheduled vessels in October 2026, including Eurodam, Koningsdam, Noordam, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore, Seven Seas Explorer, Zaandam. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
How accurate are cruise ship schedules?
Published schedules are planning guides sourced from verified imports. They are not guaranteed. Weather, tender conditions, and cruise line itinerary changes can alter arrival and departure times.
Can arrival and departure times change?
Yes. Cruise lines and port authorities adjust times for weather, pier traffic, tender operations, and operational delays. Check your ship's daily program on port day before disembarking.
How early should I book a shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this October 2026 schedule, book must-do tours at least one to two weeks ahead on busy call days. Popular whale watching, glacier, and wildlife excursions sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.
How much time should I leave before returning to the ship?
Plan to be at the terminal or tender pickup point 30-60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on tender ports, full-day tours, and dates with multiple ships in port.
View the Ketchikan cruise ship schedule for October 2026, including 9 scheduled cruise calls, arrival times, departure times and planning tips for shore excursions. Arrival and departure times are subject to change. Confirm final times with your cruise line before disembarking.