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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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Last Frontier Adventure

8 Days from $5,095
Chichagof Dream's 8-day Last Frontier Adventure offers more time in the woods and a higher level of adventure. On this journey, visit Baranof Island, Endicott Arm Fjord, and Glacier Bay National Park.  
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Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka

8 Days from $5,600
Set sail aboard the SafarI Endeavour from Juneau to Sitka, Alaska, on an 8-day voyage to the Glacier Bay National Park, Chichagof Island, and Peril Strait. By boat, kayak, and paddleboard, you may explore this breathtaking area and its animals. Also, hike Chichagof Island's waterfall coast and Glacier Bay National Park.
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Wrangell - St. Elias wilderness

Alaska's Inside Passage Sojourn

9 Days from $5,995
Sail through Alaska's Inside Passage on this 9-day Alaskan cruise on the Baranof Dream. Visit Ketchikan, Misty Fjords, Glacier Bay, and more. Encounter wildlife, visit indigenous sites, and experience the rugged beauty of the Last Frontier.
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Last Frontier Adventure

8 Days from $5,395
This Last Frontier Adventure aboard Admiralty Dream is an 8-day small-ship cruise that offers more time in wilderness areas and a higher level of activity as you explore Alaska from Sitka to Juneau. The dynamic itinerary features hiking rainforest trails, kayaking in a glacial fjord, and scouting marine animals in Frederick Sound.
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Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

6 Days from $4,003
Board the National Geographic Sea Lion on this 6-day Wild Alaska Escape cruise exploring the coasts and forests of Alaska. Visit ports such as Sitka, Juneau, and Haines, and wild islands of the inside passage.
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Alaska's Inside Passage

8 Days from $6,604
Explore Southeast Alaska aboard National Geographic Venture on its 8-day Alaska cruise from Juneau to Sitka. Hike over the spongy earth and float past massive icebergs, glaciers, and, with some luck, bears , humpback wales, wolves, moose, sea otters, orcas, sea lions, or mountain goats.
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Kayaking Tracy Arm Fjord in Tongass National Forest.

Alaska's Inside Passage

8 Days from $8,188
Explore massive glaciers, kayak scenic coastlines, encounter incredible and varied wildlife, and see the hidden wonders of Alaska. This exclusive 8-day sailing adventure aboard the National Geographic Quest is crafted to offer you the most in-depth experience of Alaska possible.
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North to True Alaska Expedition

6 Days from $4,695
Experience Alaska’s famous wildlife, pristine wilderness bays and rainforest, kayak and skiff adventures, stunning Glacier Bay National Park, and three of the Inside Passage’s most historical and charming towns—Sitka, Skagway, and Juneau—on this 6-day cruise aboard Alaskan Dream.
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Alaska's Glacier Bay & Island Adventure

8 Days from $6,095
Experience the serenity of raw wilderness in this 8-day Alaskan Dream cruise through Southeast Alaska, visiting places like Kuiu, charming Petroglyph Beach, glacial Tracy Arm Fjord, and Glacier Bay National Park. Enjoy shallow water expedition craft excursions, kayaking, hiking, and a relaxing evening at Orca Point Lodge.
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North to True Alaska Expedition

6 Days from $3,995
Experience Alaska’s famous wildlife, pristine wilderness bays and rainforest, kayak and skiff adventures, stunning Glacier Bay National Park, and three of the Inside Passage’s most historical and charming towns—Sitka, Skagway, and Juneau—on this 6-day cruise aboard Admiralty Dream.
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1 Best Sitka Luxury Small Ship Cruises for 2025-2026

Trip Name From Days Next Departure Summary
Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise $5,300 8 May 08, 2025 Experience the perfect blend of city life and natural beauty in Vancouver, followed by Alaska’s majestic landscapes and wildlife on this 8-day cruise aboard the Silver Moon. Sail through Alaska’s Inside Passage and visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Seward for totem poles, glaciers, and historic sites.
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1 Top-Rated Luxury Small Ship Cruises for 2025-2026

Trip Name From Days Next Departure Summary
Silver Moon $5,300 May 08, 2025 With a capacity to accommodate 596 passengers on board, Silver Moon is one of the largest ships in our fleet but maintains the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation which are the hallmarks of Silversea. Eight dining options complete the experience.
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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 the island, and Mount Edgecumbe, a dormant volcano with a perfectly shaped volcanic cone overlooks the town. 

Major Attractions & Activities on Sitka Cruises
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Hike the forested shores of Chichagof and Baranof Islands
  • Kayak and paddle board along glacial fjords
  • Go Whale watching in Icy Strait
  • Sail the Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows
  • Observe a bird colony and view sea lions on South Marble Island
  • Explore the tidal pools of Krestof and Nakwasina Sounds

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