Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This unique Alaska excursion explores the historical highlights of this former "Russian" capital city and includes a wildlife tour through the Alaska Raptor Center. The Raptor Center operates with bird care professionals assisted by volunteers to rescue birds, provide them with rehabilitative care and hopefully release them back into the wild. After your introduction to the center, a presentation with one of the Center's educational birds will take place. Time will be available to view the flight center, clinic window, outside deck habitat areas and gift shop.
Next, you'll visit the Sitka National Historical Park, where the 1804 "Battle of Alaska", was fought. The park hosts totem lined trails, cultural exhibits and carving rooms where native Alaskan artisans demonstrate their totemic art form. Walk the nature trail, view cultural exhibits and video presentation, or talk with local native artists about their cultural art form.
The final stop is visiting the Fortress of the Bears, which allows you to get within 25 feet of Alaska’s brown and black bears in a naturalized setting. You will enjoy observing 3 populations of bears from a covered viewing platform and interact with an experienced naturalist.
Book & Plan Your Best of Sitka Shore Excursion: ncl.com/shore-excursions/SIT_22?CID=SM_MOS_NA_ORGS_YOU_NA_TXT_YOUTUBESHOREEX_NA_NA_NA
Book & Plan Your Alaska Cruise: ncl.com/vacations?cruise-destination=alaska
Explore Other Alaska Shore Excursions: ncl.com/shore-excursions/search?destination=Alaska+Cruises
Be sure to subscribe to Norwegian Cruise Line’s YouTube channel to stay updated on the latest cruise deals, news and updates: bit.ly/2wEaHfQ
Terms & Conditions: ncl.com/terms/shorex-dining-entertainment-spa
This unique Alaska excursion explores the historical highlights of this former "Russian" capital city and includes a wildlife tour through the Alaska Raptor Center. The Raptor Center operates with bird care professionals assisted by volunteers to rescue birds, provide them with rehabilitative care and hopefully release them back into the wild. After your introduction to the center, a presentation with one of the Center's educational birds will take place. Time will be available to view the flight center, clinic window, outside deck habitat areas and gift shop.
Next, you'll visit the Sitka National Historical Park, where the 1804 "Battle of Alaska", was fought. The park hosts totem lined trails, cultural exhibits and carving rooms where native Alaskan artisans demonstrate their totemic art form. Walk the nature trail, view cultural exhibits and video presentation, or talk with local native artists about their cultural art form.
The final stop is visiting the Fortress of the Bears, which allows you to get within 25 feet of Alaska’s brown and black bears in a naturalized setting. You will enjoy observing 3 populations of bears from a covered viewing platform and interact with an experienced naturalist.
Book & Plan Your Best of Sitka Shore Excursion: ncl.com/shore-excursions/SIT_22?CID=SM_MOS_NA_ORGS_YOU_NA_TXT_YOUTUBESHOREEX_NA_NA_NA
Book & Plan Your Alaska Cruise: ncl.com/vacations?cruise-destination=alaska
Explore Other Alaska Shore Excursions: ncl.com/shore-excursions/search?destination=Alaska+Cruises
Be sure to subscribe to Norwegian Cruise Line’s YouTube channel to stay updated on the latest cruise deals, news and updates: bit.ly/2wEaHfQ
Terms & Conditions: ncl.com/terms/shorex-dining-entertainment-spa
