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Alaska On A Budget

Alaska On A Budget

Homer, Alaska: A Super Chill Port Day

Everything I read about Homer told me that the spit area–which is where the cruise ships dock–is ugly and flat and industrial. Everything I read about Homer was wrong. If you’re going to just wander around and do nothing at any point on a 14-day Alaska cruise, do it in Homer. Because Homer is beautiful.

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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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