Sitka cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Sitka, USA (Alaska). The cruise terminal is about 15 minutes north of downtown, with a shuttle running between them.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale watching | – | – | – | – | $210 | 5/5 |
| Fishing | – | – | $542 | – | $599 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $163 | – | – | $675 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $170 | – | – | $276 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $115 | $113 | – | $52 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | – | $306 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $154 | $222 | – | $180 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $132 | $128 | – | $105 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Sitka were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Sitka Carnival in Sitka NCL in Sitka MSC in Sitka
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Sitka downtown | 6.8 km | ~20 min by road |
| Sitka National Historical Park | 7.8 km | ~20 min by road |
| Fortress of the Bear | 10.6 km | ~30 min by road |
| Alaska Raptor Center | 7.3 km | ~20 min by road |
Distances are measured from Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal (Old Sitka Dock). Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
None of the common tour types here involves a long transfer.