(Star Princess, Ketchikan)
The best features of Alaska aren’t just the glaciers, but the chocolate. Chocoholics can get their fix at a few different ports on an Alaska cruise.
KetchiCandies, Ketchikan
These handcrafted chocolates are truly addictive. In fact many crew members can’t wait to get back to Ketchikan, in order to pick up a week’s worth of their favourites. One of the most popular items is the hand dipped chocolate covered Oreos ($10.95 per 12 pk). Other favourites are chocolate covered pretzels ($14.95 per lb) and chocolate covered espresso beans ($12.95). All are available in milk, white, and dark chocolate (http://www.ketchicandies.com/, 315 Mission Street, Ketchikan).
Alaskan Fudge Company, Juneau
This family business was started in 1980 and its centrally located on South Franklin Street in the heart of the main shopping area. A large window allows pedestrians to walk by and watch the fudge be made. But most can’t resist to walk in the store – the smell of chocolate is overwhelming! Popular items include Mendenhall Mudd, which is a smooth, creamy chocolate fudge loaded with marshmallows and pecan pieces. Or try the Glacier Chip, which is creamy, vanilla fudge loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Both cost $7.50 for half a pound (http://www.alaskanfudge.com/, 195 S Franklin Street, Juneau).
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Victoria
Although Victoria is not in Alaska, it is a frequent port of call for Alaskan cruises. Their specialty is handmade fudge, and 40 different flavours are made in the store. But Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory also has ice cream and caramel covered apples sprinkled with all sorts of toppings - like Smarties (http://www.rockychoc.com/, 1225 Government Street, Victoria).
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