Shís’gi Noow: Tlingít Heritage Discovery

From $130

Explore Sitka National Historical Park, see Russian Orthodox landmarks, WWII sites, and enjoy a cultural performance in a Tlingit clan house.

Explore Sitka’s rich Tlingít, Russian, and American heritage on a guided tour. Walk through Sitka National Historical Park, view totem poles, learn about edible and medicinal uses of plant life as well as the salmon cycle. Drive past the WWII site of Fort Ray as well as the Russian Bishop’s House and St. Michael’s Cathedral. Experience a traditional Tlingít performance at the Sheet’ká Kwáan Naa Kahídi before concluding in downtown Sitka where you can stay and explore or return to the pier.

Energy Level

Duration

3.25 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Exclusive

Designed exclusively for our Sailors and not available anywhere else. Once you sail, there is no going back - this is your chance to do Alaska differently.

Shore Thing Highlights

At the end of the tour, enjoy free time to explore downtown Sitka or return straight to the ship
Experience a traditional Tlingít performance
Guided exploration of Sitka National Historical Park
Purposeful travel: create meaningful change and return inspired

Need to know

Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Approximately 1 hour guided walk through the park
Sailors are advised to wear warm layers, waterproof jackets, and sturdy water-proof hiking shoes
Tour order may vary
Shore Thing ends downtown where Sailors can either take the shuttle back or stay in town and return at their leisure

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Shís’gi Noow: Tlingít Heritage Discovery

Explore Sitka National Historical Park, see Russian Orthodox landmarks, WWII sites, and enjoy a cultural performance in a Tlingit clan house.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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