Cruise Ships in Sitka on Fri, Oct 1, 2027
A fairly typical day for Sitka, with 2 ships listed: Nieuw Amsterdam and Norwegian Jade. In a typical October, highs are near 51°F and lows near 42°F. One thing to see: Sitka National Historical Park. A coastal rainforest totem trail with Tlingit artisan demonstrations. Berthing here: some ships tender, others dock and use a shuttle.
2 Ships in Port
An estimate for planning, not a headcount. It uses each ship's lower-berth capacity. Real occupancy often runs higher, crew go ashore too, not everyone gets off, and schedules change or ships skip ports for weather. Check with your cruise line or Heather Hills from Flow Voyages.
Ships and Times
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrives | Departs | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nieuw Amsterdam | Holland America Line | 2,106 lower-berth capacity | ||
| Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2,352 lower-berth capacity |
Holland America Line
Norwegian Cruise LineEstimated times, local to Sitka.
Your Window
Busiest 9 am to 5 pm with both ships. Quietest 8 am to 9 am, one ship.
About Sitka
Sitka sits on the western edge of Baranof Island, facing the open Pacific, and was once the capital of Russian America. More About Sitka
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About This Schedule
Port schedules change regularly. While we work to maintain the most accurate cruise ship port schedules possible, errors, changes, and omissions may occur. Always contact your travel advisor for current sailing details for your voyage.
Source: Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska · Verified Nov 5, 2026 (Cruise West Coast staff)
A ship marked Expected is on cruise line schedules but not yet on the official port schedule.
Times are estimates, shown in the port's local time. Guest figures are lower-berth capacity.
Smaller expedition ships don't always appear on publicly available schedules.
Ship and port reference data: Wikidata and other sources