Explore on your own rating
Lovely walkable town, but the terminal is 5+ miles out and shuttle lines need planning.
Where ships dock
- Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal (about 5–6 miles north of downtown)
- Tender landings downtown (Crescent Harbor or O'Connell Bridge) when ships anchor
Getting to town
From the cruise terminal, take the free shuttle to Harrigan Centennial Hall downtown (about 15 minutes). You need to reserve a shuttle time at sitkadock.com, or join the standby line. Tenders land within walking distance of downtown.
Downtown is walkable once you're there. The last shuttle leaves downtown 30 minutes before all-aboard.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Sitka National Historical Park totem trail
- St. Michael's Cathedral
- Fortress of the Bear and Alaska Raptor Center
- Castle Hill
Beaches
- No swimming beaches; walking paths near the terminal.
Safety & tips
- Reserve your shuttle slot early.
- Check the cruise calendar: "DOCK" means terminal shuttle, "ANCHOR" means tender.
- Bring rain gear.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
The last shuttle leaves 30 minutes before all-aboard. Aim for an earlier one.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.