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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Sea otter spotting on an Alaska wildlife tour

Alaska's Spring Wilderness and Wildlife Safari

Sitka to Sitka
6 Days from $3,390

On the Alaska’s Spring Wilderness and Wildlife Safari aboard the M/V Misty Fjord, you’ll skirt miles of rugged coastline, taking in dramatic mountain views, pristine old growth forest, and the bountiful wildlife that rely on herring as a keystone species.

Inside Passage by Land

8 Days from $1,825

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.

Kayak alongside glaciers on your Alaskan cruise

North to True Alaska Expedition

Sitka to Juneau
6 Days from $2,895

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 Chichagof Dream.

North to True Alaska Expedition

Sitka to Juneau
6 Days from $3,295

View the glaciers of Glacier Bay from a kayak

North to True Alaska Expedition

Sitka to Juneau
6 Days from $2,695

Last Frontier Adventure 2021

Sitka to Juneau
8 Days from $3,995

This Last Frontier Adventure aboard Chichagof Dream is an 8-day sailing expedition that gives more time in wilderness areas and a higher level of activity.

Last Frontier Adventure 2021

Sitka to Juneau
8 Days from $3,795

This Last Frontier Adventure aboard Admiralty Dream is an 8-day small ship cruise that gives 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.

Alaska’s Islands, Whales, & Glaciers

Sitka to Juneau
6 Days from $3,695

The Misty Fjord’s Alaska’s Islands, Whales, and Glaciers expedition is ideal for travelers seeking a higher level of activity, with more time spent in remote areas. 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.

Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Wilderness Cruise

Seattle to Juneau
13 Days from $4,895

Travel the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay on this 13-day small ship cruise. Whales and wildlife, kayaking and hiking. Thirteen days take you through the inside passages and Glacier Bay National Park plus remote wilderness, Native culture, and history.

Denali National Park Pre-Voyage Extension

Fairbanks to Juneau
7 Days from $6,690

Discover the wildness that lives at the heart of Alaska. Explore from a comfortable, elegant wilderness lodge when you add a 7-day inland exploration of Denali National Park to your coastal expedition aboard National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion.

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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