newtocruising56 Posted August 22, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Before booking an excursion in Ketchikan for our late September cruise I was wondering about how those excursions are impacted by bad (rainy) weather? I know there is a very good chance it will rain and I believe most of the excursions take place regardless? We are considering either the "Totem, Bight State Park & Lumberjack Show" or "Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer". Of course I know both would be more pleasant on a sunny day, but if anyone has done either of these excursions when it was rainy, could you please tell me about it? Were they (or any other Ketchikan ecursions) still worth doing on a bad weather day? On our vacations is usually DOES rain more often than not, and we carry on and make the best of it, but if anyone has taken an excursion and felt that bad weather totally spoiled it, I'd like to hear their thoughts. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted August 22, 2021 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Ketchikan is noted for being one of the most consistently rainy places there is. We've just taken cheap rain gear, worn it, and tours, life there, etc seems to just continue as normal, everyone just walking around dripping a little water. Here's an interesting link that gives the complete Ketchikan weather picture. https://weatherspark.com/y/295/Average-Weather-in-Ketchikan-Alaska-United-States-Year-Round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted August 22, 2021 #3 Share Posted August 22, 2021 2 hours ago, newtocruising56 said: On our vacations is usually DOES rain more often than not, and we carry on and make the best of it You pretty much just gave the answer to your own question. For me being out on an excursion in Alaska couldn't be ruined by some rain, actually it would probably be enhanced. Alaska and rain go hand in hand like bacon and eggs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 22, 2021 #4 Share Posted August 22, 2021 2 hours ago, newtocruising56 said: Before booking an excursion in Ketchikan for our late September cruise I was wondering about how those excursions are impacted by bad (rainy) weather? I know there is a very good chance it will rain and I believe most of the excursions take place regardless? We are considering either the "Totem, Bight State Park & Lumberjack Show" or "Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer". Of course I know both would be more pleasant on a sunny day, but if anyone has done either of these excursions when it was rainy, could you please tell me about it? Were they (or any other Ketchikan excursions) still worth doing on a bad weather day? On our vacations is usually DOES rain more often than not, and we carry on and make the best of it, but if anyone has taken an excursion and felt that bad weather totally spoiled it, I'd like to hear their thoughts. Thanks so much! I think that you have a comprehensive understanding of Alaska and your shore excursions. On our cruise, it rained almost every day (including sea days) except for Ketchikan. We packed umbrellas and rain coats. Never used the umbrellas. The ship was selling $3 plastic bag ponchos at the gangway. Our Shore Ex included nature walks and the Tracy Arm Glacier Explorer out of Juneau. On the Glacier Explorer, some enjoyed the scenery from inside the boat's cabin. Most journeyed outside where there was rain, drizzle, sleet and freezing cold (although having to wear a mask covered most of our face). We had no problems with adapting to the weather. Totem, Bight State Park & Lumberjack Show - I don't see any issue with doing this with a rain coat/wind breaker with hood. Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer - I don't see any issue with doing this with a rain coat/wind breaker with hood. (For our glacier explorer shore ex, we had a heavier coat under a rain coat due to the cold temps at the glacier). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halberd7 Posted August 22, 2021 #5 Share Posted August 22, 2021 If I remember correctly, the Lumberjack Show seating area is covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimandtim Posted August 22, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 hour ago, halberd7 said: If I remember correctly, the Lumberjack Show seating area is covered. It is, and they offered to turn on some outdoor heaters if enough people requested them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kochleffel Posted August 22, 2021 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I was recently in Ketchikan for 3.5 days, and it rained all but one, although not hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coin ops Posted August 22, 2021 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Don't forget to get a rain jacket for your camera too, especially if you have an SLR. This worked for me in Hoonah where it rained all day fot whale and bear watching. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AH10K8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_7N03FBYKXJA2E26Z409D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 22, 2021 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, halberd7 said: If I remember correctly, the Lumberjack Show seating area is covered. It is "covered", but it just takes a slight breeze to get rain in the seating area. Edited August 22, 2021 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtocruising56 Posted August 23, 2021 Author #10 Share Posted August 23, 2021 So many helpful answers, and I appreciate the imput. I now know we can enjoy excursions even in rainy weather as long as we dress properly. ( We live on the "Space Coast" of Florida and it is sweltering, so being outside in cold weather sounds wonderful right about now! ) Will be sure to pack some waterproof rain gear and dress in layers on excursion days, I was mainly concerned that bad weather might spoil the views, etc during excursions, but no one has mentioned that, so will go ahead and book an excursion or two for our late September cruise. Thanks again everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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