Seattle, known as the Emerald City for its surrounding evergreen forests, is the largest city the Pacific Northwest. As impressive as its natural beauty, Seattle’s 10,000-year history dates to the glacial period, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage to discover. With more than 3,000 restaurants and 1,600 cafes producing an incredible range of cuisines, Seattle is a must-visit cruise destination for foodies.

Ketchikan is a small fishing town in southeast Alaska known as the “salmon capital of the world.” All five species of native Pacific salmon can be found here, and visitors won’t want to pass up the opportunity to dine on fresh-caught fish, crab and oysters in one of its many restaurants. The area also boasts a rich cultural history of Alaska Natives, housing the world’s largest collection of totem poles and the opportunity to learn about local tribes at the Totem Heritage Center. Adventurous travelers will relish the opportunity to make an excursion into the rugged Alaskan wilderness by land, by sea or by air.

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The Misty Fjords National Monument is located in southern Alaska and is a well-known nature reserve. It lies 22 miles east of Ketchikan it is a mosaic of sea cliffs, rock walls and steep fjords. The monument is covered in rainforests and waterfalls which enhances the beauty of the fjord. A visit to the area is a treat for nature-lovers, as you will see beautiful granite mountains and glaciers rising above green forests as well as fjords making their way through the beautiful scenery.