Walking in Ketchikan, Alaska - What to Do in Port

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  • @1954crc
    @1954crc 3 місяці тому +2

    Great job recording and narrating about my favorite Alaskan town.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @susie9010
    @susie9010 2 роки тому +16

    I was born and raised in Ketchikan as was my family! My grandfather was a commercial fisherman in Ketchikan for 50 years! Fun to see this! ❤️

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому +1

      Very cool! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @patriciarutt1637
    @patriciarutt1637 9 місяців тому +2

    This is a fascinating video! Thank you for posting.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  9 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @paular601
    @paular601 Рік тому +5

    Wow, that was fantastic. I think I’ll take the same path you did. Thank you so much for the time and effort you and your family put into making that.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      We have several other Ketchikan and Alaska videos on our UA-cam channel, Port Monkeys. In Ketchikan we sometimes do different things check it out. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @rakeshagrawal1444
    @rakeshagrawal1444 5 років тому +8

    VERY NICELY COVERED THE PLACE.VERY VERY INFORMATIVE AND USEFUL.KEEP IT UP.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Thank you very much. It's what we do. Please subscribe to our channel.

  • @henryi9738
    @henryi9738 5 років тому +18

    7:40 Dang , it's a free show if you peek through the gate ! LOL

    • @The_beanmaster69
      @The_beanmaster69 5 років тому +2

      No you don’t get the real experience with it like that

    • @andreashort7808
      @andreashort7808 4 роки тому +3

      As someone who works for this show, please don’t. It can be distracting to the jacks and the audience. It may be a little pricey for some guests but the show is amazing.

    • @mrcheezle3910
      @mrcheezle3910 4 роки тому +1

      I’d rather not pay 42 dollars to watch men chop wood .

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +1

      Perhaps.

  • @WBandoy
    @WBandoy Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the informative tour! Can't wait to visit!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому +1

      Have fun! We are on our way there now. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @Frayicz21
    @Frayicz21 5 років тому +5

    My aunt & cousins moved to Ketchikan last month, can’t wait to visit her this summer.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      That will be a lot of fun. Thank you for your comments. Don't forget to subscribe.

  • @marilynwilliamson254
    @marilynwilliamson254 2 роки тому +2

    This was great. We are headed there in July for our first cruise ever. Enjoyed the video so much.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      We have a couple more Ketchikan videos on our UA-cam channel. Check them out. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @bevsmith6228
    @bevsmith6228 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks so much for taking us on such a fabulous walk around Ketchikan with you. We will be there next year on a HAL cruise, and your video has really upped the excitement level. Cheers

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      We just went back to Ketchikan last month. We were on Holland America’s Eurodam. We have a 360° video of walking to Creek Street coming soon. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

    • @bevsmith6228
      @bevsmith6228 2 роки тому

      @@PortMonkeys So looking forward to that; I'll certainly keep an eye out for it.

  • @ZKAttack
    @ZKAttack 2 роки тому +2

    Nice video! Walked right by our old house!!! Love our old hometown, Ketchikan is beautiful!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому +1

      So cool! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @bicknell67
    @bicknell67 2 роки тому +2

    "These people again" 😂 I loved your commentary on this video of this charming city.

  • @strangebiped
    @strangebiped 3 роки тому +3

    Good video, AND I caught that GREAT quip about "BLIND FAITH"-What a great Band they were, you old 'ROCKER" You!!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      Thanks! I think I do that a lot in my videos. Thanks for your comments and don't forget to subscribe.

  • @MandyB311
    @MandyB311 2 роки тому +2

    We’re headed there on our very first cruise! This video was very helpful - Thank you!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Alaska is beautiful! You should watch our other videos about Ketchikan. Like “Creek Street and Salmon in Ketchikan“. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @cruzer9770
    @cruzer9770 2 роки тому +1

    This is awesome thank you so much great information we are taking an Alaskan Cruise and this video was amazing

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel

  • @lancebarnett7994
    @lancebarnett7994 5 років тому +7

    My family and I are taking an Alaskan Cruise on celebrity next year. Thank you for his awesome video with ideas on where to go. Keep up the awesome work.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      You’re welcome! Enjoy your cruise. Thanks for subscribing to our channel.

  • @paulpinto8400
    @paulpinto8400 Рік тому +1

    Hi. I’m 58 now. My family moved to Ketchikan when I was 5. From Southern California. Only stayed a year or so, but I remember the salmon stacked in the creek. Thanks for sharing

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      Very cool! Do you miss the smell of the dead salmon? Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @LAZYDAYZAHEAD
    @LAZYDAYZAHEAD Рік тому +1

    Loved the tour of Ketchikan.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. We’re glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @vernonprevatt-usmc
    @vernonprevatt-usmc 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the town orientation. Very helpful as we study up for our Celebrity Cruise in August 2021.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @gloriadavies7251
    @gloriadavies7251 2 роки тому +1

    Myself and family are going on the Westerdam in 3 days! Thank you so much for this video!!!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      We are going on the euro dam in September.

  • @ruthtodd4264
    @ruthtodd4264 5 років тому +8

    You are always so full of grand information! You're exceptionally helpful! I'm a bit surprised more viewers haven't found you! Keep enjoying and sharing. Many of us appreciate you!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Kind words indeed! We hope to be 'Discovered' someday. We'll keep on making the videos. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel.

    • @SCOTLAND1100
      @SCOTLAND1100 5 років тому +1

      Sailing on the 8th of May. Really looking forward to the trip

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      @@SCOTLAND1100 Thank you for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.

  • @johngraham7045
    @johngraham7045 3 роки тому +5

    Great video. I was in the US Coast Guard, stationed in Ketchikan during the mid 90s. Best smoked sockeye salmon I've ever tasted!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! We are going back in September. Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @ssfsteve
    @ssfsteve 5 років тому +5

    Very nice video. My wife and two daughters will be heading on an Alaskan cruisetour June 2020. I appreciate all of your videos and the information you are sharing!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Steve F thank you very much! That’s why we’re here. And thanks for your comments, we hope you subscribe.

  • @birdlover6842
    @birdlover6842 11 місяців тому +1

    I tend to favor the Great Smoky mountains and east coast ranges, but I like this as well. The climate in summer is better in Ketchikan than the east coast too. Thanks for the video.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  11 місяців тому

      We have never been to the Great Smoky Mountains, but we have been on the East Coast in the middle of summer and it was hot and humid. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @AdventureswithCheryl
    @AdventureswithCheryl 3 роки тому +3

    Loved your walk. I miss Alaska and hoping that we can return this next summer..2021! Ketchikan is one of my favorite ports...I work onboard Princess as a seasonal worker during the summers. This was a vey nice reminder! thank for sharing.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      We hope so too! We still have never seen Glacier Bay. Don't forget to subscribe.

  • @anotherdayiii2089
    @anotherdayiii2089 Рік тому +1

    I worked as a tour guide in Ketchikan the summer of 2019. It was a wonderful 7 months. Almost every afternoon I enjoyed a fresh cappachino in the NY Cafe. Delicious appetizer dinners at Cape Fox or crepes after six. Yummy.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing! Cape Fox Lodge seems like a nice place. We would eat there but we would miss the boat. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @phyllisanniskette6139
    @phyllisanniskette6139 5 років тому +3

    Nice I was born in Ketchikan, you walked right past my aunt's house. Great video, haven't been home in years.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Phyllis Anniskette thank you for your comments. We actually went to Ketchikan twice this summer. We really enjoyed our time there. We hope you are a subscriber.

    • @phyllisanniskette6139
      @phyllisanniskette6139 5 років тому

      I am thanks

    • @GoddessStone
      @GoddessStone 3 роки тому

      Hi Phyllis, my grandparents lived there, and I would spend every summer there. They owned the post office/general store in downtown, with all the Jelly Belly's. I worked there since I was a kid. I sure miss it.

  • @robertcolfack26
    @robertcolfack26 Рік тому +1

    I been up there several times on a cruise ship but I never seen that many cruise ships in Ketchikan the most I have ever seen was 4 most of the time only 3... We always did excursions, the lumber jack show, totem bight, whale sight seeing boat ride, and I think they had a helicopter sight seeing ride..... Also lots of shopping....

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому +1

      We were there last month, and we were the only ship in port.

    • @robertcolfack26
      @robertcolfack26 Рік тому

      @@PortMonkeys The least I can remember is 2... I been up there 12 times it's my favorite cruise...

  • @JasonNimz
    @JasonNimz 3 роки тому +1

    Heading up in June '22 to cruise. This is one of our ports as well. Thanks for the advance tour!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому +1

      Hope you enjoy it! We are going next week. Watch for our live broadcasts from Alaska. We have videos of most of the ports in Alaska on our UA-cam channel if you want to check them out. Thanks for your comments and thanks for subscribing to our channel.

  • @miahill6864
    @miahill6864 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent narration! I will be going there in 3 days. I was there in 2016 and din't know about the tram. Now I will go up to the Cape Fox Lodge and walk down just like you did. Just subscribed Thank you!!!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      We’re sure you had a lot of fun! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @shahareyarn4975
    @shahareyarn4975 2 роки тому +1

    Excelant video . . . . . i saw its place so v vv happy to see it

  • @joshrimbang963
    @joshrimbang963 4 роки тому +1

    I used to work at Oosterdam, during assignment got chances to visit Ketchikan. You bring the memory back. Thank you for share🙏🙏

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      Our pleasure 😊. Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe.

  • @steveyates6921
    @steveyates6921 5 років тому +3

    This is a very good and informative video. Thank you

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      That's what were going for. Thank you for your comments and don't forget to subscribe.

  • @robertdunn2266
    @robertdunn2266 2 роки тому +1

    Was very disappointed that the weather cancelled our trip to this port. Thank you for showing me some of what I missed.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      We have other videos from Ketchikan on our channel. Check them out. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @evabalga6133
    @evabalga6133 4 роки тому +1

    I visited 3x. There is a very nice museum and nature center. I enjoyed the walk through the city park.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +1

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  • @Sean-yb6fr
    @Sean-yb6fr 4 роки тому +1

    Good video. Made me add Ketchikan to my upcoming trip. Thank you

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      Sounds great! Don't forget to subscribe.

  • @KimChan31
    @KimChan31 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing😊

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

  • @dpm12
    @dpm12 5 років тому +2

    I went to Ketchikan on a cruise back in August, but the ship was only docked for 4 1/2 hours, so there wasn't much time to explore. I just walked to the Safeway and then went back to the ship. What I saw I liked, though.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Maybe next time you'll have more time to explore. Thanks for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.

  • @auntsuga4359
    @auntsuga4359 4 роки тому +1

    Funny video.. love the dry humor. Great tour

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your kind comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @chefJ18
    @chefJ18 3 роки тому +1

    Ketchikan is my first port that i used to sign on in ncl cruse line as a cook way back 1996 i was only 26 yrs old and i cannot forget that moment in my life how i wish i could visit again one day thanks for your beautifull vlog bro from philippines.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @cmccracken5976
    @cmccracken5976 2 роки тому +1

    Going to Ketchikan in May on the Encore. Great video

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Have Fun! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @vikinghawk3358
    @vikinghawk3358 2 роки тому +1

    Going to Alaska next year but after watching a lot of videos on the weather up there I might have to rethink this .

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      You should go. Everyone should see Alaska! The weather is not that bad. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @blackqueenscorpio3804
    @blackqueenscorpio3804 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. I am saving this video for my trip

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @marcolora476
    @marcolora476 3 роки тому +1

    Great intro to Ketchikan... ! TY Janet & Gareth :)

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

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  • @lauriemoser4208
    @lauriemoser4208 Рік тому

    Looks like a great port. I'll be there June 2023.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      Ketchikan is one of the best ports.

  • @DCBELLAFAIRY
    @DCBELLAFAIRY 2 роки тому +3

    This is my hometown and if anyone is planning on coming up on a cruise you'd wished you all flew up so that you had more time here because 4 or 5 hours touring around just isn't long enough there is so much to see and for you avid hikers as my family and I are you'll love our trails and our mountains and those of you whom love boating etc., on the waters you'll have a blast here my family and I do everything outdoors all summer long we go ; camping,hiking, fishing,gold panning, scavenger hunting and have barbeques in our backyard oh and our view from our backyard is Deer Mountain and it's our view when we wake up in the morning and if you love zip lining well,we have that as well,so hope to see you this summer 2022 have fun and be safe

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      More days in port would be great. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

    • @amandareiche9083
      @amandareiche9083 2 роки тому

      Amen--it's a place to get into the Tongas or fish or learn of the first nations.

  • @carolinemagee8033
    @carolinemagee8033 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks. Going there in 45 days. Think I'll walk the port because of your video

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      It's a nice, easy walk, especially if you go to the park. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @palmtrees89
    @palmtrees89 3 роки тому +2

    This is inspiring for me as well as I do my initial research for an alaskan cruise. I hear Juneau, AK is a good stop along the way too. But I def. want to see Ketchikan and get souvenir salmon treats. . lots.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

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  • @harleymorgan7226
    @harleymorgan7226 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed most of your video. I just saw this from the many videos people have posted. I am going on The HAL Zuiderdam April 27, 2022. Its been 3 years since I sailed to Alaska. That cruise was on the HAL Westerdam in a suite which was really nice. This time I am sailing in a balcony. Keep up the good videos. Maybe your wife can do a little narrative :).

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      I'm trying to get her on camera more. Thanks for your comments and thanks for subscribing.

  • @ralphruggiero1775
    @ralphruggiero1775 2 роки тому +1

    Hi guys, was following your cruise to Mexico on Discovery Princess then saw these in Alaska, I'm on the Discovery Princess to Alaska in mid May this year. Getting really anxious now!!!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Have Fun! Thanks for your comments and thanks for subscribing.

  • @DCBELLAFAIRY
    @DCBELLAFAIRY 2 роки тому +1

    I do tours all summer long I work from 6:amto 6pm and where you saw that red builing on the corner by main st. that whole stripe used to be where our saw mill was it was there for quite some time as with our pulp mill and logging back from when we started out and got all these up and running we had an island filled with muti millionaires and then things started getting shut down we had businness on every block and only one main jeweler's before Julie's and a lot of places shut down it was then a walmart came in and all the businesses shut down downtown and it was a sad sight the high cost of low prices but since then we are getting locally owned and operated businesses up and running again thank goodness my Husband and I are self employed so it helps us to be able to take time off in the summer to go fishing camping etc., and that was awesome when he said shop local thank you for that,whenever my husband and I go south we do as much local shopping and eating out in the lower 48's we understand the importance of this

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      We always encourage people to shop local. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @1bencouraged
    @1bencouraged 2 роки тому +1

    Sir, you're a natural guide! Ty :)

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Wow, thanks! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @impressivesarasarabrown466
    @impressivesarasarabrown466 4 роки тому +4

    I loved this. I lived there as a child. Was the Thai restaurant still there? My grandparents had a shop that used to sell fudge . Man . All the feels. I miss them

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому +1

      We don't know if it was still there. Thanks for the info. Don't forget to subscribe.

  • @jeri7881
    @jeri7881 5 років тому +1

    My sister and I are going on The Norwegian Encore Alaska Cruise June 2021 and we will only be in Ketchikan for 6 hours. I'm not sure why. That doesn't give you much time to explore. 7am to 1:15pm. Saving this vlog to help us find our way around quickly.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      You can easily walk to the park and Creek St. in a couple of hours. Thank you for your comments. We hope you subscribe to our channel.

    • @charliea3363
      @charliea3363 4 роки тому

      6 hours is all you need, it’s a very small town, you have an option of catching a city bus to bring you around the town where the tourist bus will not take you, I’m sure you will come up to Juneau where it is bigger and have a bit more to explore, most tourist shops open early to welcome the early birds and also to get your coffee

  • @youngedwards3265
    @youngedwards3265 4 роки тому +1

    I love your video. Enjoyed it and thanks!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      That makes us happy! Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

    • @youngedwards3265
      @youngedwards3265 4 роки тому +1

      @@PortMonkeys
      Of course. Subscribed! 👍

  • @bubbles4097
    @bubbles4097 5 років тому +5

    I’m actually a local of Ketchikan and I’m just kinda giggling about this. Because he was right he headed towards the main staged town but in the winter the main part of town is the other way where the only mall is. And the only McDonalds.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Cruise ship passengers never go there, only the crew. Sometimes we follow the crew.

  • @gaylemcmillen6585
    @gaylemcmillen6585 3 роки тому +1

    We are going to Alaska in Sept 2021 so this Video is very helpful😊

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      We are too! Carnival Miracle on Sept. 7. Thanks for your comments and for subscribing to our channel.

  • @sharonpreston2826
    @sharonpreston2826 2 роки тому +1

    Ketchikan resident here. I enjoyed your video. You seem like a pleasant person and did a good job with the town tour. You got a few things wrong but they weren't too important. Except, most the stores in the area you walked are not locally owned. A few are though. Yes always try and find the true local stores when traveling. Too bad you were here during all the construction. It was awful. And the weather was very typical that day. 140 to 160 inches of rain a year. That's 11 to 13 feet, that's less than when I moved here, it was 15 feet back then.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

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  • @calebwensloff
    @calebwensloff 5 років тому +4

    Dangit! I'm actually going on an Alaskan cruise in about 2 weeks. You should've scheduled it there and did a "fan meetup" haha. Thanks for the video!! Perfect timing.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      Thank you for the idea. We are actually going to be in Ketchikan again on August 16. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel.

  • @susanflakes6968
    @susanflakes6968 2 роки тому +2

    I love Ketchikan Alaska! Best food and people were great...

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      We love it too! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @kengregory539
    @kengregory539 2 роки тому +1

    Nice tour

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to my channel.

  • @cm2270
    @cm2270 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video . Thanks .

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      You're very welcome! It's what we do.

  • @therealunclep
    @therealunclep 6 місяців тому

    Such an amazing town!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  6 місяців тому

      We love it! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @overbuiltautomotive1299
    @overbuiltautomotive1299 4 роки тому +1

    i been at lumber jack show the rest looks like every money trap but that what make the wheels turn i guess neat video A+

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

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  • @jerrodschumacher9844
    @jerrodschumacher9844 2 роки тому +1

    Just thinking if you guys come again I could take you to ward lake and the totems parks just a thought

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      We’ll keep that in mind. Thanks for your comments and thanks for subscribing to our channel.

  • @Perich29
    @Perich29 3 роки тому +1

    Catch me if you can, I've been here 2 years ago, we went to Lumberjack show and we rode the trolley to the statue.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

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  • @IAmValenwind
    @IAmValenwind 5 років тому +4

    thank you for sharing. one day i'd like to go and see it all for myself :D

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      It's easier (and cheaper) than you might think. Thanks for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.

    • @bubbles4097
      @bubbles4097 5 років тому +2

      It’s cheaper to fly into Washington and take the ferry up or take the planes. Plus you can stay longer than a day. If you do come I recommend going to Saxman and looking at the cultural roots we have up here and go to the Totem Heritage Center right next to the City Park and looking at some of the amazing art and photographs they have from the time period. I think the most interesting thing about Ketchikan is the Native Culture and the fishing. Avoid the Jewelry stores. Creek street is a really cool place to go too it’s the oldest street in the town. Ketchikan was originally a fishing port and was a place where fish men could come find hookers at Dolly’s house and drink a beer at the Potlatch. Both of those original buildings are still there and you can still go inside them. Though I don’t think you can get hookers at dolly’s house anymore...

  • @MaryJaneHancock
    @MaryJaneHancock 2 роки тому +1

    That was fun. Thank you.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

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  • @adamkrauss303
    @adamkrauss303 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful tour. Would like to know what time of year you were there (sounds like Spring?) and how long you were in port. Also, other than a coffee shop or two, didn’t see many restaurants? Thanks.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому +1

      This was recorded near the end of May. There are about 10 restaurants near where we were walking. Some of them were inside other buildings, like the mall. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @DH-qz2so
    @DH-qz2so 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, 1pm is early to depart from a port....6pm, 8pm and 10pm are our departure times from the 3 ports (Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan) on our Alaska cruise with Holland America in 3 months...that seems reasonable!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      We were on Holland America's Maasdam on a 21 day Alaska cruise. 14 ports! We had to keep moving. Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @tomrunning357
    @tomrunning357 2 роки тому +1

    You showed us a lot with great narration.I didn't see a Harley Davidson shop is there one within walking distance?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому +1

      It was at the corner of Spruce Mill Street and front Street. We think it still is. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @sandramartin6770
    @sandramartin6770 5 років тому +11

    We're going on an Alaskan cruise next year and your videos are very helpful! I'm a new subscriber and look forward to watching more. 🚢

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      We know you'll have fun! Thanks for your comments. Glad you are a subscriber.

    • @lisaedenshaw-krieger4241
      @lisaedenshaw-krieger4241 4 роки тому

      Sad there's no ships until July...i hope anyway. I give tours!

    • @lisaedenshaw-krieger4241
      @lisaedenshaw-krieger4241 4 роки тому

      There's lots to do here! There's up to seven ships that come in to town now. I'm from here and I love the wildlife.

  • @m.montague5228
    @m.montague5228 2 роки тому +1

    That was very helpful. Thank you :)

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому +1

      We have several more Ketchikan videos on our UA-cam channel. For your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @jessicawilkins7139
    @jessicawilkins7139 Рік тому

    Great video thanks

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      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

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  • @SirUnknown
    @SirUnknown 3 роки тому +2

    Great video and info, subscribed :)

  • @martybarnes9364
    @martybarnes9364 4 роки тому +1

    Great video - very interesting,,

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      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

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  • @gaylemcmillen6585
    @gaylemcmillen6585 3 роки тому +1

    Great Video

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

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  • @garyleahy4537
    @garyleahy4537 4 роки тому +18

    From most of the Alaskan cruise videos I've watched, I'm beginning to believe that neither Skagway nor Ketchikan wouldn't exist without the cruise industry

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +1

      They are remnants of fishing and/or mining, and for better or worse, would not be nearly as big without cruise ships. Much like many ports around the world. Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

    • @johntaco861
      @johntaco861 4 роки тому +3

      Jerry Crooker that’s kinda rude, personally I’m doing pretty alright here. Just hope this whole corona thing blows over soon

    • @angelinamcgilton
      @angelinamcgilton 2 роки тому +4

      We are fishing Capital of the World we’d survive as we always have

    • @deebell8727
      @deebell8727 Рік тому

      ​@johntaco861 We just got home from our cruise Sept 2nd. What I don't understand is all the jewelry stores in Skagway and ketchikan. Why??? I think I counted 11 in a row in Skagway, and most were empty of tourists. Being these stops are about nature, why are there so many jewelry stores there??

  • @scmaninblackband
    @scmaninblackband 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks very helpful

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

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  • @resolute492
    @resolute492 5 років тому +2

    very nice well done.

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      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

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  • @karenolson4000
    @karenolson4000 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video. It's a lot like actually being there. It seems like a tourist trap.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      As soon as you get out of town it's just a beautiful place. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @vivianyang2703
    @vivianyang2703 2 роки тому +1

    May I know when did you go? In the video it looked very cold! lol

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      This was recorded at the end of May in 2019. It was not that cold. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @corpusbiker2991
    @corpusbiker2991 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the info!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

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  • @vitthalkale4915
    @vitthalkale4915 4 роки тому +1

    So beautiful Ketchikan & too anauncer great I liked I think stay here sonice ,glad,funny from Thane, India

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      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

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  • @belicosesavage
    @belicosesavage 2 роки тому +1

    I want to move there so much! I'm a wood carver an artisan if you will. I love the wild and want to change of atmosphere. I love rain cold extra.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Sounds like you would fit in there well. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @SouthMainTravelers
    @SouthMainTravelers 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, we will be there Aug 2nd 2022, so hopefully we might catch the end of the salmon run.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Thanks! We will be back in September. Last September we saw thousands of salmon in Ketchikan Creek. Check out our video: ua-cam.com/video/WJFEUHaJKWE/v-deo.html

  • @robertwalker2052
    @robertwalker2052 2 роки тому +2

    So what you are saying while at Port is that things are catch-as-catch-can in Katchican. I see.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Ha Ha Ha! You for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @amandareiche9083
    @amandareiche9083 2 роки тому +2

    You can check ahead to avoid itineraries with that many ships in port. The jewelry stores are no bargain and of questionable quality consistency. And why 'shop' on a cruise? You can hike the Tongas, do a whale watch, see Misty Fjords by boat or air or see bears from boardwalks or in Neets Bay. Smoked salmon is delicious--a tin ia a great souvenir.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      All true. We didn’t buy any jewelry or do any shopping in Ketchikan other than we bought smoked salmon up on Creek Street from Simply Salmon. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @magdalenenellpancy1456
    @magdalenenellpancy1456 2 роки тому

    💯💖💖 thanks for sharing..❤️

  • @zakreconymis
    @zakreconymis Рік тому +1

    What month did you go there? I'm planning trip there this year and trying to find the best month to go.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому +1

      This was recorded at the end of May. If you want to see the salmon running, though, you need to go later in the summer, check out this video, which was recorded in September: Ketchikan, Alaska - Creek St. & Salmon - What to Do on Your Day in Port
      ua-cam.com/video/WJFEUHaJKWE/v-deo.html
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  • @jaynekranc8607
    @jaynekranc8607 Рік тому +1

    I'm going in August. What month was this? The date is JUly. Is that when it was shot or when it was posted?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      This was recorded at the end of May in 2019. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @stephenbartley8133
    @stephenbartley8133 Рік тому +1

    May I trouble you Sir , too ask what month this was? We are travelling in August up that way and wondering what sort of weather we may encounter.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      This was recorded at the end of May. In August you will see Salmon running. We have another video we shot in the middle of September. You may want to watch that: ua-cam.com/video/WJFEUHaJKWE/v-deo.html
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  • @jerrodschumacher9844
    @jerrodschumacher9844 2 роки тому +1

    Ports open again for cruises I live here in Ketchikan

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Will be there in September. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @gdalaska2117
    @gdalaska2117 5 років тому +4

    Also those tourist shops arent local at all

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      We tried to show some shops that said they were local. Thanks for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.

    • @bubbles4097
      @bubbles4097 5 років тому

      zachariah haskins the only one that’s close to being local is behind all that there’s Toms treasures which is only open till Christmas. But yeah all the shops close and it becomes a ghost town in the winters

    • @charliea3363
      @charliea3363 4 роки тому

      The tourist industry will hire someone out of state to work in one of their shops

  • @russellsawyer5880
    @russellsawyer5880 2 роки тому +1

    Yes and you can buy all the Chinese totem poles too

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

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  • @v73c
    @v73c 5 років тому +2

    Nice video. Very informative and fun.
    What camera stabilizer do you use?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Ken Wells on this video we used a Feiyu G6 gimbal. We now have a GoPro Hero 7 that has built-in stabilization. We use both now. Thank you for your comments. Please subscribe to our channel.

  • @hannadyess372
    @hannadyess372 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for your video. This is awesome! Can you tell me how long it took you to navigate through the 3 miles? Was the signage adequate for a newbie?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      There were may signs. The whole trip took about 3 hours. Thank you for your comments. We hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @Alaskanseacreatures2
    @Alaskanseacreatures2 Рік тому

    I live in ketchikan and my dad has been a fisherman for about 35 years and the ooster dam i havent seen since this video was uploaded

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      It’s beautiful in Ketchikan. You’re lucky. We haven’t seen the Oosterdam either. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @contactolequotidien8492
    @contactolequotidien8492 2 роки тому +1

    What season was this? I’m going next week, and I’m not sure what to pack.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      This was the end of May. It has rained every time we have visited Ketchikan. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @orphananne9372
    @orphananne9372 2 роки тому +1

    Take a shot every time he says Lumberjack Show! 😄

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Go for it! You may get drunk. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.