Sitka Listed in U.S. Most Beautiful Towns
Conde Naste was not incorrect when they stated that Sitka is considered the most beautiful town in Alaska. In fact, they placed Sitka amongst 26 of the most beautiful towns in the United States.
At The Boat Company, we full-heartedly appreciate all that Sitka is as we arrive and depart from its small-town, limitless-landscape beauty every Saturday each summer.
Whether our guests are arriving in Sitka to depart on our Northeast journeys to Juneau, or those arriving in Juneau to travel oppositely toward Sitka, we recommend they take advantage of an extra day or two in this charming coastal town.
Islands, forests, glaciers—even volcanoes—present themselves here for the viewing of visitors. As far as activities go, head over to visitsitka.org to browse adventures such as world class fishing, golfing, flight-seeing, hiking, whale-watching and more.
Below, we are also sharing a Sitka to-do list we give to our cruise passengers.
Things to See and Do in Sitka
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Resourceful Contacts
Sitka Convention & Visitors Bureau
(907) 747-5940
(800) 557-4852
(907) 747-6481
Davey is a USCG licensed captain with more than 20 years experience on the waters of SE Alaska. He holds a BS in forest sciences & is a certified biology teacher.
Guides
Russian – American Walking Tour
Tours
Carved History Walk - Totem Poles from villages in SE Alaska
Sitka Tribal Tours – Cultural Tour
This company, which provides The Boat Company’s airport and hotel transfers, also offers custom tours with friendly local guides. You will feel the difference.
(907) 747-5800
Fishing
Didn’t get enough fishing on your The Boat Company cruise? This group can take you fly fishing in and around Sitka. Ask about special offers for The Boat Company guests.
Office (907) 966 2301
Cell (907) 738 3301
Locations
The oldest museum in Alaska (1987); its collection has been called a jewel in the crown of Alaska ethnographic collections.
(907) 747-8981
Alaska's foremost bald eagle hospital
(800) 643-9425
This is your opportunity to get within 25 feet of Alaska's distinctive brown bear in a naturalized setting.
(907) 747-3550
Ahlgren Aquarium at The Sitka Sound Science Center
This aquarium has three touch tanks, five in-wall mounted aquariums, an 800-gallon observation tank, whale bones, and preserved specimens.
(907) 7747-8878
Southeast Alaskan Indian Cultural Center
SEAICC offers the opportunity to learn about Northwest Coast native art.
(907) 747-0110
This location is a repository of Sitka's rich history.
(907) 747-6455
Russian Bishop’s House
This is one of the few surviving examples of Russian colonial architecture in North America.
