--- title: "Sitka Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/sitka description: "Russian heritage on a rainforest shore" --- # Sitka πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· Alaska > "Russian heritage on a rainforest shore" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.5 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.3h - **Visiting Sailings:** 322 - **Cruise Lines:** 8 ## Peak Season Busiest months: May (67 sailings), Sept (64 sailings), Aug (63 sailings) ## About Sitka Sitka sits on the western coast of Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska. Ships either dock at the Old Sitka Dock or anchor and tender to the downtown waterfront. Mount Edgecumbe, a dormant volcano across Sitka Sound, provides the backdrop. Sitka was the capital of Russian America before the 1867 purchase by the United States, and Russian influence is still visible. St. Michael's Cathedral, a Russian Orthodox church with an onion dome, sits in the centre of town. The Sitka National Historical Park has totem poles along a rainforest trail marking the site of the 1804 Battle of Sitka between the Tlingit people and the Russians. The Alaska Raptor Center rehabilitates bald eagles and other birds of prey. Whale watching in Sitka Sound (particularly humpbacks) is popular. Harrigan Centennial Hall and the Sheldon Jackson Museum have local art and artefacts. Fresh halibut and salmon are on restaurants menus. The US dollar is the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/Sitka (UTC-8) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 57.1262, -135.3785 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Sitka/@57.12623,-135.37854,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Sitka&ll=57.12623,-135.37854&z=13) ## Things to Do in Sitka Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~8h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [PREMIUM Sitka Scenic Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6c13b367-e49b-450c-85ff-e8b1a282e0aa.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (510) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €100 | Viator | | [Best of Sitka Land Tour / Bears, Raptors, Totems](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2ae9f052-8501-4ef3-9b0f-57e8569b9644.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (397) | 3h | βœ“ | €118 | Viator | | [Sitka Whale Watching & Wildlife Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/68b0c906-3873-4910-ae92-913f63865693.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (259) | 2h | βœ“ | €180 | Viator | | [Sitka’s Best Local Whale Watching & Marine Wildlife Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4762f58c-5561-40f6-9a60-ef83e3f113ae.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (187) | 2h | βœ“ | €181 | Viator | | [Explore Beyond the Dock: Unforgettable Private Tour in Sitka](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8a5a74af-377c-491c-a0c1-4f41ff9b700b.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (145) | 3h | βœ“ | €389 | Viator | | [Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f54c5c64-357d-4549-be73-795e3358efbe.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (131) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €204 | Viator | | [Snorkel Tour at Magic Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/700b7a8d-0285-4fd0-a8bc-abca5addfce1.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (135) | 3h | βœ“ | €271 | Viator | | [Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d8333425-49b5-4941-8755-5433e1c805be.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (130) | 2h | βœ“ | €108 | Viator | | [Best Whale Watching and Wildlife Shore Excursion in Sitka](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c1c296a9-acb4-4900-b4a7-14dce2eb8a8d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (128) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €200 | Viator | | [Experience Incredible Marine Wildlife Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/26212990-6af9-488e-a244-1f6613c29205.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (108) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €190 | Viator | | [Metal Art Class Experience in Sitka](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4abba72b-ca93-474e-9497-e555968bae10.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (87) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €213 | Viator | | [A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5377b665-93f0-454f-bcdf-cc46b9873363.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (89) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €204 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Icy Strait Point](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/icy-strait-point.md): 60 nm - [Endicott Arm Fjord](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/endicott-arm-fjord.md): 72 nm - [Tracy Arm Fjord](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/tracy-arm-fjord.md): 73 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/serene-alaskan-ketchikan-juneau~CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20270521-7.md)** - **Price:** €579 per person (€1,159 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Celebrity Solstice](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-solstice.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-05-21 - **Itinerary:** Serene Alaskan – Ketchikan & Juneau ## Featured Cruises from Sitka Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Grand Alaskan – Ketchikan & Juneau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/grand-alaskan-ketchikan-juneau~CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20270507-7.md) | Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity Cruises | 2027-05-07 | 7 | €593 | | [Alaskan Wilderness – Juneau & Sitka](https://cruisello.com/cruises/alaskan-wilderness-juneau-sitka~RCL-SERENADE-20270509-7.md) | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-09 | 7 | €645 | | [Shale Cliffs – Skagway & Juneau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/shale-cliffs-skagway-juneau~RCL-VOYAGER-20270507-7.md) | Voyager Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-07 | 7 | €655 | ## Browse Cruises - 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