Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight) from Ketchikan: ship excursion or on your own?
Booking Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight) independently from Ketchikan saves about $76 per person compared with NCL's excursion (Carnival $140, NCL $197 vs $122 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- Carnival: 6 excursions that include Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight), median $140 per adult, e.g. "Saxman Native Village &".
- NCL: 7 excursions that include Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight), median $197 per adult, e.g. "Totem Bight Park, Canoe".
Ship excursions that include Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight) often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight) tours we compared
- Ketchikan: Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park Walk · $110 · 4.4★ (58 reviews)
- Ketchikan: Forest Hike, Town Tour & Totem Heritage Center · $119 · 5.0★ (2 reviews)
- Ketchikan: Wild Wolf Tours 3-Hour Rainforest & Totem Park · $125 · 2.5★ (2 reviews)
- Ketchikan: Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion · $124 · 4.7★ (16 reviews)
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Getting back to the ship
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
- Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight) is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight) excursion from Ketchikan on Carnival?
Carnival's Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight) excursions start at a median of $140 per adult (6 options, $75 to $193).
How much is the Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight) excursion from Ketchikan on NCL?
NCL's Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight) excursions start at a median of $197 per adult (7 options, $99 to $207), converted from €177.
Can you visit Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight) on your own from the Ketchikan cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $122 per person (4 tours compared, from $110). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book Totem parks (Saxman, Totem Bight) independently?
Usually: the gap is about $76 per person, or $303 for a family of four, against NCL's price.
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