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Sitka, AK

Located near Juneau, Sitka is a curious island off the coast of Baranof Island in Alaska. A perfect mix of rich history and culture, surrounded by natural beauty, Sitka is a great city to visit. Sitka presents many opportunities for outdoor activities (such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, ATV tours, and more), making it a wonderful place for active adventurers to visit. There are also a great number of historic sites, museums, art galleries, and other cultural experiences that are perfect for history-lovers, or those who just enjoy learning about new places. There are also endless opportunities to get up close and personal with some of the most fascinating wildlife.

Currently, only Lindblad Expeditions offers cruises from Sitka, typically from May to August. All of Lindblad’s voyages include active excursions (including Zodiac and kayak expeditions), naturalists, wellness specialists, expedition leaders, and certified photographers.

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Destinations for Cruises from Sitka, AK

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Cruise Lines with Cruises from Sitka, AK

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These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

Lindblad Expeditions
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  • Specialty Cruise Line
  • Ships: 16 (28 - 148 Guests)
  • All-Inclusive
  • National Geographic Partnership
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  • Specialty Cruise Line
  • Ships: 12 (67 - 264 Guests)
  • Luxurious Private Yachts!
  • Sails to Exotic Destinations!
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Things to do near Sitka, AK

These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Sitka, along with a brief description:

♦ Sitka National Historical Park

There are many exciting opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors while learning all about history and culture when you visit Sitka National Historical Park. You can discover artifacts and historic sites, including Sitka’s iconic totem poles, photographs, and buildings like the Russian Bishop’s House (see below). Nature lovers can enjoy viewing glaciers, cloud-shrouded mountaintops, natural wildlife, and a wide variety of biodiversity.

♦ Mount Edgecumbe

Mount Edgecumbe is a dormant volcano, part of which is located in Sitka (the other part being Kruzof Island). According to history, the Tlingit people who once resided in this part of Alaska regarded this volcano as sacred. It also possesses some historical significance, as the Civilian Conversation Corps carved out a trail to the top as part of America’s New Deal program. Taking a hike on this breathtaking volcano is a great activity for true explorers to do before or after their cruise (keep in mind that this is an all-day hike in the deep wilderness.). Mount Edgecumbe is only accessible by boat, but it’s a great way to truly take in the nature surrounding Sitka.

♦ Russian Bishop’s House

The Russian Bishop’s House is a national landmark in Sitka that will bring visitors back in time to Russian America. During a tour of this former residence, you can learn about Russia’s’ cultural and educational influences on Sitka during the twentieth century, as well as admire the building’s Russian colonial architecture.

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