Right at the cruise port, it was an easy walk (even in the rain) to get there and get the new…read moret-shirt and various things we needed. We are in Alaska every year but since my husband loves wearing his Alaska t-shirts, they wear out fast enough to buy more on each trip. This store is perfect for those looking for something new, souvenirs or a sweater (if you're cold). The employees are very nice and helpful. They don't over charge like some other stores which is great!

This is one of the larger junk tourist shops right by the cruise ship docks in Ketchikan. They sell…read morea ton of crap that's made in China, so buyer beware. Some of the goods are local, but not many, and you'll pay a nice markup due to the shop's easily accessed location. The shop is large, clean, spacious, and well organized. This could easily be your one-stop-shop if you're looking for Alaska souvenirs. They have keychains, shot glasses, t-shirts, stuffed animals, tote bags, rain gear, snacks and sweets and more. Sockeye Sam's also has the largest selection of raincoats, umbrellas, and sweatshirts, all staples that a lot of cruisers often forget to pack. I appreciate that the store sells various sundries (Advil, bandaids, etc.) and small toiletries, too. If you're arriving in Ketchikan via cruise ship, you will walk right by this store. They pretty much have everything you need to take goodies to the folks back home. Pro tip: visit a local grocery store if you want to find really cool Alaska souvenirs. I've purchased locally made hot sauces, candies, and other goodies for a fraction of the price that they're sold for in tourist stores like these.

Fantastic Experience at The Rain Barrel! Stopped into The Rain Barrel after checking out a few…read moreother shops and immediately felt the difference--no pressure, just great service. The sales associate was fantastic. She read us perfectly, let us browse, and only stepped in when it made sense. Ended up buying a beautiful custom gold ring with a stunning quartz crystal and gold veining running through it, plus matching diamonds on the sides--my birthstone. My fiancée also got a gorgeous matching quartz pendant with diamonds. Both pieces are absolutely beautiful and we love them. Highly recommend this place. Great staff, beautiful work, zero pressure. Five stars all the way.

I was looking for a well made Native American design wallet. The cashier referred me to a wallet…read moreher husband has had for 10 years. It's looks great!

Employees are very friendly. We were in town and stopped by…read more Everything is handcrafted made everything from rugs, blankets, shoes, and much more we were so impressed ! A must see! Great place for gifts!

This place has really cool and unique products. We got a bag, a belt, and a sunglasses case…read more Favorite purchase while visiting Alaska.

Love, LOVE, Love this store! Unique and whimsical finds! Purchased "Alaska" tote and…read morecosmetic/pencil case bags for family members. I wish I had more space in my luggage bc I would buy more item! Make sure to stop in and check this hidden gem. Staff are super helpful and kind!

One of the cutest little boutiques in Ketchikan! Located near Dolly's house on Creek Street, it…read morehad more upscale NW items for sale, rather than just packed full of souvenirs. Notably worth the stop in

I was there on a cruise ship looking for jade from Alaska. They had a great selection at a fair…read moreprice. Purchase a 3 piece set earrings, braclet and necklace.

Let me first tell what happened. My 7-year old daughter was looking at one of those leatherbound…read morecribbage cases - something not fragile or breakable at all. One of the employees (bald and Caucasian) walks over from the counter, snatches the booklet out of her hands, and aggressively snaps at her saying, "Keep your hands to yourself and don't touch anything! This is not a store for kids!" Note, this is a store with Star Wars posters on their doors and jigsaw puzzles. My daughter and I were a bit shaken, but I said a quick sorry, and then it hit me - this kind of behavior was completely rude and inexcusable and I felt like I should have defended her and told him to back off. But then I realized if it happened to us, chances are this was not an isolated or unique incident. The same will or has already happened to others who visited this store. If they continue this kind of behavior, they are going to hit someone's else's nerve who doesn't have the same restraint that I did. So if the same happens to you and your child if you do come here, know that what they're doing is wrong, and absolutely fight back if not just for yourself, but for the rest of us this has happened to. To gain some perspective as well though, hundreds of cruise ships with tourists visit this store regularly. They have probably had incidents where kids mishandled and broke some items, so they are very defensive about it. But here's the thing - if you're in this business, you should also be educated enough to know how to deal with this respectfully with customers. Put a sign up saying "Children not permitted. Thanks for your understanding". Or you say, "I'm so sorry, we've had some incidents before and prefer children not to handle the merchandise. Thanks". That's it. Anyways, I hope this is a lesson in customer service to this store because they do carry a lot of very nice items. But many times it's not what you're selling that determines how good your business is - it's how you treat your customers.

A lovely, quaint little boutique in Ketchikan. They have a great, unique selection of souvenirs and…read morelocal gifts that are a nice change of pace from the massive, generic cruise port shops. I ended up picking up several items to bring home. The woman who helped us was very pleasant. I also love her cute dog. It is a wonderful place to look around and find great mementos from your trip.

What a wonderful souvenir and gift shop! From small bookmarks to large works of art, you'll find…read moresomething in your price range. We found two half price tees (beautifully embroidered for Ketchikan) and a leather wallet. The owner is a delightful woman: pleasant and efficient. Be sure to stop in, look around, and buy something. Or just say hello.

We accidentally stumbled upon this shop while exploring the area, and wow what a unique find! The…read morestore is filled with all kinds of interesting treasures, handmade items, crystals, and other shiny things that are fun to browse, even if you're just window shopping. The prices were on the higher side, but that's understandable since many of the items are handmade or custom made. One thing we thought was really cool was that they offer free arrowheads, which was a fun and unexpected touch. We didn't end up purchasing anything ourselves, but we still enjoyed stopping in and looking around. If you love crystals, handcrafted pieces, or just discovering unusual local shops, this is definitely worth a visit.

I'm a bit mixed on this business. They definitely have numerous high end and very beautiful works…read moreof art with corresponding high price points. My issue was with the salesman that continued to follow me throughout the store, giving me prices on any item I took a shine to, where the prices continued to drop as I walked through the store. This type of behavior gave me no faith in getting a fair price plus I do not like being hounded by a salesman when shopping. These behavioral issues aside , It is definitely worth coming in here to look at the merchandise due to the beautiful and unique nature of the artwork. Having said that, I would not buy anything here before cross referencing it online to get some comparative pricing before you put thousands of dollars down on some artwork.

This was my FAVORITE STORE on our Alaskan Cruise! I bought a…read morebeautiful Santa for my collection of over 500 and the cutest Eskimo Nativity Set to go along with the other 45 I have! They played Christmas Music, predominantly Christian Christmas music...and even my husband was thrilled with the whole ambiance of the store! Don't miss out on this place if you LOVE CHRISTMAS as much as I do...or even if you are a Grinch...you will love it, too! They even ship to the lower 48...so I didn't have to try to carry it back to the boat or argue with TSA about what I can or can't take back with me...and the shipping $ was REASONABLE AND FAIR!

Really nice souvenir shop in Ketchikan. We took a boat from our cruise terminal to the town and at…read morethe top of the ramp was Christmas in Alaska. My nephew and mom love everything Christmas so we had to stop in. They have some very lovely gifts and what I liked most is that while they had some more pocket friendly items from oversees, they also had a nice collection of handmade and locally made items. I ended up getting a hand painted ornament that was done locally and while it was quite a bit more expensive, I like to support small craftsman when I can and this store made that easier. My family ended up with some nice ornaments, tea, collectables, trivets, and other things. I would definitely return.