We Had No Plans in Sitka... and It Turned Out Great
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We arrived in Sitka, Alaska with absolutely no plans.
Sometimes the best cruise port days happen when you don't have a plan at all.
It was so good. So good. That is definitely a winner.
It was a great day. The weather is overcast, but you can't beat the views.
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We arrived in Sitka, Alaska with absolutely no plans. No excursion. No itinerary. No idea what we were going to do. After taking the free shuttle into town, we spent the day exploring Sitka on foot, discovering local history, visiting the Alaska Raptor Center, watching traditional totem pole carving demonstrations, and stumbling across some incredible salmon chowder before heading back to the ship. Sometimes the best cruise port days happen when you don't have a plan at all. 🛍️ Shop barely packed 🧢 Wearing my barely packed beanie throughout this Alaska cruise series! https://barely-packed.myshopify.com ❄️ Alaska Gear Mentioned or Used on This Trip 🔥 Heated Jacket (Josey's): https://amzn.to/4vbmGj0 🔥 Alan's Heated Jacket: https://amzn.to/4wFNIjY 🔥 Rechargeable Hand Warmers: https://amzn.to/3Pla3N9 🎒 Foldable Backpack: https://amzn.to/4wXqq9x 👖 Thermal Leggings: https://amzn.to/4nU6gsQ 👕 Thermal Top: https://amzn.to/4fnGxa3 🌧️ Rain Poncho: https://amzn.to/4drXtdY 🎒 Cruise & Travel Favorites 📦 Packing Cubes: https://amzn.to/4nGZrdR 🎒 Foldable Backpack: https://amzn.to/4wXqq9x 🔋 MagSafe Battery: https://amzn.to/4wFnVIw 🎧 AirPods: https://amzn.to/4v4LpW9 🏷️ Cruise Luggage Tags: https://amzn.to/42LqwD7 ⚠️ As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting my channel! 🩵 Thanks for supporting my channel! ——————— 00:00 Sitka With No Plan 00:30 Getting Off Anthem of the Seas 00:40 Finding Transportation 01:05 Shuttle to Downtown Sitka 01:55 First Impressions of Sitka 03:00 Walking Through Town 04:40 Sitka National Historical Park 06:05 Totem Poles & Trails 07:48 Alaska Raptor Center 12:15 Walking Back to the Port 15:26 Getting Salmon Chowder 17:10 Back at the Cruise Terminal 17:40 Was Sitka Worth It? ————————- #SitkaAlaska #AlaskaCruise #AnthemOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseVlog #AlaskaTravel #CruisePortDay #Sitka #barelypacked