No more tendering for HAL in Sitka, AK

[usnavywife]

Hi all, I live in Sitka so feel free to ask questions.

I would like to state that the bridge that is being talked about is in downtown, not sure how that isn't walkable even with disabilities. We have people that scooter across the bridge several times a day. Without disabilities everything in this town is within walking distance except the Fortress of the Bears and the terminal as they are both at opposite ends of the road system basically. But I have seen tourists walk both.

Welcome to our quaint little town :)

[RuthC]

I would like to state that the bridge that is being talked about is in downtown, not sure how that isn't walkable even with disabilities.

Hopefully you'll never find out from personal experience.

[Copper10-8]

Hi all, I live in Sitka so feel free to ask questions.

I would like to state that the bridge that is being talked about is in downtown, not sure how that isn't walkable even with disabilities. We have people that scooter across the bridge several times a day. Without disabilities everything in this town is within walking distance except the Fortress of the Bears and the terminal as they are both at opposite ends of the road system basically. But I have seen tourists walk both.

Welcome to our quaint little town :)

 

Thanks very much for your input from a personal perspective! Are they still working on the Cultural Arts Center at Crescent Harbor?

[Tinknock50]

Where exactly is the cruise ship dock? Halibut Point?

[JimAOk1945]

Where exactly is the cruise ship dock? Halibut Point?

 

Yes, that's where we docked on our August cruise on the Maasdam.

[Tinknock50]

Yes, that's where we docked on our August cruise on the Maasdam.

 

Thanks. I like to get a feel for where everything is before I go. I have been there at least 3 times, but never docked, of course.

[Midwestern Cruiser]

Where exactly is the cruise ship dock? Halibut Point?

 

Here's a map that shows the route from the dock to town.

https://www.google.com/maps/@57.110657,-135.3872887,1615m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en

The ship will dock at Halibut Marine.

http://halibutpointmarine.com/page2/

It's an interesting and comfortable set up. The bus drivers are easy going and quick to share info about their home. Ride is about 15 minutes.

Hope this helps!

[Tinknock50]

Here's a map that shows the route from the dock to town.

https://www.google.com/maps/@57.110657,-135.3872887,1615m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en

The ship will dock at Halibut Marine.

http://halibutpointmarine.com/page2/

It's an interesting and comfortable set up. The bus drivers are easy going and quick to share info about their home. Ride is about 15 minutes.

Hope this helps!

 

Thanks!

[Midwestern Cruiser]

Thanks!

 

You're welcome. Glad to help. Alaska (and Sitka specifically) is my favorite place to go!

[JimAOk1945]

Thanks. I like to get a feel for where everything is before I go. I have been there at least 3 times, but never docked, of course.

You're welcome. We were hoping to tender since it was our first HAL cruise. We enjoyed the visit and hope to see it again.

 

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