My first time in Sitka. A beautiful place! The ships dock at Halibut Point - about 5 miles from downtown. Transport to/from downtown Sitka was provided by motorcoaches that departed/returned frequently. I followed an accessible walking trail along the harbor, past the Sitka Sound Science Center and ended up at Sitka's National Historical Park & Cultural Center (also known as Totem Park). Was a ...
the best weather day sunny and warm. Did the Birds, bears and banacles tour. Sitka is a small town but very organized to get you to and from the port. the port has a nice resturant to grab a bite before you get back to the ship. We had the Crab chowder and the best corn fritters I ever had. ...
This was our first visit to Sitka and we found it quite interesting. We took a ship sponsored tour which included history and culture of the first settlers. The 6 mile drive from the port to the town was a negative but a free shuttle bus was available for those who didn't book an excursion. ...
We had arranged our own whale watching excursion here, which got canceled because of the rain. We were able to walk about 1/2 mile out of town to see the salmon ladder and watch the salmon jumping out of the water and spawning. It was quite interesting. The town is small and we did not find it that interesting but we walked around for a little bit. ...
Took Wildlife Quest and Finn Resort Feast. Pricey excursion but worth it.
Saw many whales up close having fun.
Feast was exceptional and all you can eat.
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Sitka is unspoiled and great for the history. Our excursion included the Alaska Raptor Center and Bear Fortress. This time we did not have an opportunity to walk in the town, but walk the town if you have the chance. ...