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Alaska On A Budget

Alaska Cruise Ports On Your Own and On A Budget: Ketchikan

Because of Ketchikan’s location in extreme southeast Alaska, it is the first port stop for almost every Alaska cruise ship. It is known for salmon fishing, salmon processing, and overpriced jewelry stores. The average cruise ship excursion in Ketchikan costs $144.42 per person. We spent $15 per person. Here’s how.

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Cruise Travel

When Things Go Wrong: UnCruise (Mis)Adventures

In the past couple of years, the blinding light of media attention has turned on the cruise industry, taking joy in exposing every mishap on the high seas. And why not? Legitimate tragedies aside, a story about Carnival passengers being forced to poop in a bag? Yeah. People click on that. I know I follow those stories with sick fascination. Admit it. You do, too.

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