Sitka is a small port (tendered), it is picturesque with lots of things in walking distance. We went to the Sitka National Historic Park and then to the Raptor Center. It's and easy walk through park, it has well maintained paths, the salmon were running in the river that cuts through the park. The Raptor center is a rescue center for Eagles and other birds, again, interesting and informative and a chance to see these wonderful birds up close.

Sitka

We booked a short tour that included part of the city then went out to a cove to hopefully spot bears, unfortunately we were unlucky and didn't see any.After being dropped back in town we walked to Creek Street and took potos then went up in the tram and walked back down Married Man's Trail. We saw eagles and lots of salmon trying to get up the salmon ladder.

Ketchikan

We didn't disembark in Victoria, the ship was only in port for a few hours in the evening and there were two other ships also in port. We have been to Victoria before and live close enough to visit as often as we want to.

Victoria

This excursion included a hike/walk through rain forest to Mendenhall Glacier, and a boat trip to look for whales. the guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and interesting.

Small balcony. Closet space adequate, very little drawer space. There was a lot of noise from above.

As the entertainment was so bad, we decided to rent a DVD from the Front Desk one night, we selected the DVD, took it back to our room only to find the DVD player was not working.On the occasions we tried to call room service, we were often waiting for ten - fifteen minutes for someone to pick up the phone, then waited an hour for food or drinks to be delivered, we only ever ordered drinks or a snack, soup on one occasion so it wasn't even meals that we were waiting that long for.

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