Once docked at the sitka port you wont have to go far see this areas abundant natural beauty and wildlife this 3 hour shore excursion starts right at the cruise port dock and includes a sightseeing cruise and then a 15 hour kayak tour through the magnificent waters of the sitka sound part of the gulf of alaska during your tour spot some of the wildlife that sitka is known for including bald eagles and harbor seals from the water you may even see black tailed deer and brown bears