Sitka, a former Russian town is the only oceanfront town in southeast Alaska and a major point for embarking or disembarking many of our Alaskan cruises through the Inner Passage. The extensive surrounding wilderness is the prime attraction, but in town there are several attractions like the Raptor Rehabilitation Center, where conservationists care for injured birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, and falcons. Hike the Totem Trail at Sitka National Historic Park, where a verdant spruce forest hides authentic totem poles and genuine indigenous artifacts are well preserved. At the Russian Orthodox Church, you will hear more about the history of Sitka and how it was settled first by the indigenous and later by the Russians. Start planning your cruise to Sitka today!

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Inside Passage by Land

8 Days from $1,792

Inside Passage tours - Explore the Inside Passage in a non-traditional way. For those who prefer not to travel solely by boat, this hotel-based land tour of Alaska allows travelers to experience the famed Inside Passage by land.

Wild Alaska Escape

6 Days from $4,390

Explore wild, remote Alaska on an active adventure in the compact time frame of one week away from work. Embark on exciting point-to-point kayak outings and long hikes along forested coasts. See bears, whales, and Steller sea lions. Enjoy a slice of Alaskan town life in Haines, known as the state’s ‘Adventure Capital.’

Whales, Wildlife & Glaciers

8 Days from $4,795

Join the Safari Endeavour on this 8-day small ship cruise that offers well-rounded adventure activities such as biking and rafting in addition to kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, and skiff rides. Explore the magnificent landscapes and history of charming Alaska.

True Alaskan Family Cruise

8 Days from $4,795

Scout for humpback whales and other marine mammals and admire the exceptional beauty of Alaska on this incredible 8-day sailing expedition. Hike along the beautiful secluded coastline of Saginaw Bay. Admire pristine waterfalls, towering icebergs, abundant harbor seals, and granite cliffs on this itinerary designed for families.

Last Frontier Adventure

8 Days from $3,995

Join this 8-day voyage aboard Baranof Dream for an exciting and energetic experience from the activities included on this itinerary to be able to explore Alaska from Sitka to Juneau.

Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon

Alaska's Islands, Whales & Glaciers

8 Days from $4,595

Explore the wilderness of Southeast Alaska on an 8-day expedition aboard Misty Fjord. The exploration starts from Sitka and ends in Juneau where opportunities for high-level activities and discovery of Alaska Native and Russian history are available in between.

Discovery Cruise

9 Days from $4,500

Board the Island Spirit for a 9-day cruise around Alaska's pristine wilderness. Embark in Sitka and enjoy scenic cruising through Chatham Strait, Endicott Arm, and ports of call Juneau and Petersburg. Search for Alaskan wildlife and enjoy the beautiful landscape.

Alaska's Remote Wilderness Expedition

Sitka to Ketchikan
10 Days from $12,495

Take part in an extensive 10-day exploration of Alaska, from Sitka to Ketchikan— a beautiful region of tidewater glaciers, abundant wildlife, and unique frontiers. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and skiff exploration tours, and admire the region's spectacular landscapes aboard the 12-passenger Kruzof Explorer.

Alaska & Northwest Canadian Expedition

13 Days from $8,010

See the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska’s Inside Passage boasts wildlife-filled fjords and lush island scenery on this 13-day cruise aboard Silver Cloud.

In the Wake of Pioneers

15 Days from $12,130

Join L'Austral on this luxury class cruise that sails from Nome into the Bering Sea, through the Pribilof and Aleutian Islands, and across the North Pacific to Sitka, Alaska and Canada’s Alert Bay. Seek out brown bear on the Katmai Peninsula or follow whales as you cruise the Aleutian Islands.

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Cruises Between Sitka and Juneau

The 9-Day Discovery Cruise on the Island Spirit begins in Sitka and visits Juneau before disembarking in Petersburg. The 9-Day Exploration Cruise starts in Juneau and finishes in Sitka.

The 8-Day Northern Passages takes you from Juneau to Sitka on the small ship Wilderness Discoverer.

Cruises Between Sitka and Ketchikan, Alaska

15-Day Ultimate Bays & Fjords takes travelers from Sitka, to the northern passages, then to Juneau exploring remote fjords, glaciers and abundant Alaskan wildlife before disembarking in Ketchikan. This cruise is available on the Wilderness Explorer or Wilderness Discoverer.

Sitka is a seaside village located on Baranof Island, a 100-mile-long island in southern Alaska's panhandle only accessible by air or sea.

The Tongass National Forest covers thet he island and Mount Edgecumbe, a dormant volcano with a perfectly shaped volcanic cone overlooks the town.

Major Attractions & Activities on Sitka Cruises