Fortress of the Bear Tours and Tickets

Explore the natural beauty of Sitka and see bears and totem poles during a small-group sightseeing excursion with a local guide"”a great choice for first-time visitors and those with limited time. With convenient pickup from the port, you'll ride in a comfortable van and visit the Fortress of the Bear, Silver Bay, and Sitka National Historic Park. A craft beer tasting at Bananof Island Brewing Company is also included.

This Sitka Super Saver gives you two best-selling tours at a discounted price. Aboard a catamaran, enjoy two hours of gorgeous natural scenery and keep watch for whales, porpoises, otters and birds. Back on land, explore by comfortable van Sitka's top attractions like Japonski Island and Sitka National Historical Park. Your 2-hour Sitka city tour includes a visit to Fortress of the Bear, where you'll see adorable bear cubs from a short and safe distance. This small-group experience limited to just six people includes port transport.

When your cruise calls at Sitka, experience four of the region's attractions - without transport hassles and with a guide's insight - on this small-group shore excursion. Visit the mountain-ringed fjord of Silver Bay, observe bears at the Fortress of the Bear conservation bear rescue center, and taste rainforest-brewed or root beer at a local microbrewery. Then, view the totem poles and forest of Sitka National Historical Park before returning to ship.

While your ship is docked in port, get to know Sitka's historical sites and enjoy wildlife sightings on this 4-hour land and sea combo shore excursion. First, hop aboard a catamaran and watch for whales, otters, porpoises and birds. Then, discover by comfortable van Sitka's top attractions, like Sitka National Historical Park, Japonski Island and Fortress of the Bear, a habitat for rescued brown bears. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group experience limited to 12 people.

Get to know Alaska's historic city of Sitka on this 2-hour, small-group shore excursion limited to just 10 people. Aboard a comfortable van, cross the O'Connell Bridge to Japonski Island. See Sheldon Jackson Museum, Alaska Pioneer Home and St Michael's Cathedral, and hear informative commentary on the sites from seasoned guides. Meet the rescued bears of Fortress of the Bear, and take in the marvelous scenery of Sitka National Historical Park. Port transport included.

Discover Alaska's historic city of Sitka on this 2-hour, small-group tour limited to just 10 people. A comfortable van takes you across the O'Connell Bridge to Japonski Island. Pass Sheldon Jackson Museum, Alaska Pioneer Home and St Michael's Cathedral, and listen to engaging commentary on the sites from informative guides. Enjoy up-close views of rescued bears at Fortress of the Bear, and take in the stunning scenery of Sitka National Historical Park and admire its towering totem poles.