Sitka
Mount Edgecumbe a dormant volcano on Kruzof Island and Sitka
Going Ashore
Sitka is a little different--everyone must tender to shore.
Make the most of your time ashore by planning ahead. Know how long your ship will be in port and plan your activities accordingly. Your cruise itinerary will provide that information. You can also check the port time of every cruise ship in Alaska by visiting the following site:
Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska
Familiarize yourself with the security requirements for getting off the ship as well as re-boarding the ship. Passengers are required to have their cruise ID cards for disembarking and embarking. (Note: Passengers with U.S. Passports will be required to have their passports with them in Canadian ports. Non-US passengers will be required to have their passports with them at all times.) Refer to the printed information distributed by your ship regarding items that are prohibited from being taken ashore as well as those items that are not allowed to be brought onto the ship. All parcels and items must pass through security scanners when re-boarding the ship.
Cruise ships wait for no one! Each passenger is responsible for boarding the ship before the published departure time for every port, so pay attention to the time. If a passenger’s return to the ship is delayed because of an excursion booked through the ship, the ship will wait. However, passengers who book their own excursions or are involved in other activities while in port cannot expect the ship to remain in port beyond the published departure time.
Sitka is a little different--everyone must tender to shore.
Make the most of your time ashore by planning ahead. Know how long your ship will be in port and plan your activities accordingly. Your cruise itinerary will provide that information. You can also check the port time of every cruise ship in Alaska by visiting the following site:
Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska
Familiarize yourself with the security requirements for getting off the ship as well as re-boarding the ship. Passengers are required to have their cruise ID cards for disembarking and embarking. (Note: Passengers with U.S. Passports will be required to have their passports with them in Canadian ports. Non-US passengers will be required to have their passports with them at all times.) Refer to the printed information distributed by your ship regarding items that are prohibited from being taken ashore as well as those items that are not allowed to be brought onto the ship. All parcels and items must pass through security scanners when re-boarding the ship.
Cruise ships wait for no one! Each passenger is responsible for boarding the ship before the published departure time for every port, so pay attention to the time. If a passenger’s return to the ship is delayed because of an excursion booked through the ship, the ship will wait. However, passengers who book their own excursions or are involved in other activities while in port cannot expect the ship to remain in port beyond the published departure time.
Things to Do
Historical Parks & Museum Fishing
Alaska Raptor Center Hiking
Fortress of the Bear Biking
Glacier Bay Flightseeing Kayaking
Wildlife Boat Cruise ATV Tour
Golf Shopping
Historical Parks & Museum Fishing
Alaska Raptor Center Hiking
Fortress of the Bear Biking
Glacier Bay Flightseeing Kayaking
Wildlife Boat Cruise ATV Tour
Golf Shopping
Sitka Historical Highlights
Sitka, the city and borough, is located on Baranof Island. The name is derived from a Tlingit word
" Shee At' Ka" meaning people on the outside of
Shee ( Baranof Island ). Sitka is where the signing of the Alaska Purchase from Russia by the United States took place on October 18, 1867 for 7.2 million dollars.
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Sitka, the city and borough, is located on Baranof Island. The name is derived from a Tlingit word
" Shee At' Ka" meaning people on the outside of
Shee ( Baranof Island ). Sitka is where the signing of the Alaska Purchase from Russia by the United States took place on October 18, 1867 for 7.2 million dollars.
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Maps
Historic Sites of Sitka (Historical Society)
Sitka Recreation Guide (Trails)
Sitka Convention & Visitor Bureau (Walking Map)
NPS Park Map of Sitka
Historic Sites of Sitka (Historical Society)
Sitka Recreation Guide (Trails)
Sitka Convention & Visitor Bureau (Walking Map)
NPS Park Map of Sitka
Alaska Raptor Center
Each year, the Alaska Raptor center provides treatment to 100-200 injured bald eagles and other birds. The Center is located on 17 acres by the Indian River.
Alaska Raptor Center
Each year, the Alaska Raptor center provides treatment to 100-200 injured bald eagles and other birds. The Center is located on 17 acres by the Indian River.
Alaska Raptor Center
Fortress of the Bear
Naturalists share knowledge within 25 feet of a brown bear. Fortress of the Bear provides protection and care to rescued animals. More than 20,000 visitors per year come to view these amazing creatures.
Fortress of the Bear
Naturalists share knowledge within 25 feet of a brown bear. Fortress of the Bear provides protection and care to rescued animals. More than 20,000 visitors per year come to view these amazing creatures.
Fortress of the Bear
The Battle of Sitka, a painting by Louis S. Glanzman, depicts details of the 1804 battle between invading Russian forces and Kiks.ádi Tlingit at the mouth of Indian River in what is now Sitka National Historical Park
Sitka National Historical Park
The park preserves historical and culturally significant sites and artifacts related to the 1804 Battle of Sitka between the Tlingit and Russia.
Sitka National Historical Park
The park preserves historical and culturally significant sites and artifacts related to the 1804 Battle of Sitka between the Tlingit and Russia.
Sitka National Historical Park
Miner W. Bruce; Franklin Co. "Alaska its history and resources, gold fields, routes and scenery ".
Sitka Historical Society and Museum
The mission of Sitka Historical Society
is to preserve and promote the events, stories and artifacts of Sitka.
Sitka Historical Society and Museum
The mission of Sitka Historical Society
is to preserve and promote the events, stories and artifacts of Sitka.
Sitka Historical Society and Museum
Sitka WhaleFest
The whales of Sitka Sound increase in number between September and January. They come to feed on huge schools of herring which move into the deep fjords in the fall and winter, before migrating south. Sitka celebrates the abundance of marine life with speakers, student art, concerts, markets and whale-watching.
Sitka WhaleFest
Also, the Bald Eagle Festival in Haines starts after Sitka's WhaleFest
Alaska Bald Eagle Festival
The whales of Sitka Sound increase in number between September and January. They come to feed on huge schools of herring which move into the deep fjords in the fall and winter, before migrating south. Sitka celebrates the abundance of marine life with speakers, student art, concerts, markets and whale-watching.
Sitka WhaleFest
Also, the Bald Eagle Festival in Haines starts after Sitka's WhaleFest
Alaska Bald Eagle Festival
Sitka Convention & Visitor Bureau
It has everything to help you plan a day or longer stay in Sitka.
Sitka Convention & Visitor Bureau
It has everything to help you plan a day or longer stay in Sitka.
Sitka Convention & Visitor Bureau
Alaska Department of Fish & Game Wildlife Viewing
ADFG offers good viewing of wildlife in different sites with a list of species.
ADFG Wildlife Viewing Guide
ADFG offers good viewing of wildlife in different sites with a list of species.
ADFG Wildlife Viewing Guide