Large cruise ships can't negotiate the crooks and bends of Wrangell Narrows or dock in Petersburg's shallow harbor. Only smaller cruise ships pull in at the dock, which the local fishing fleet also uses.
The town is an easy walk from the dock. Petersburg's visitors center is at First and Fram streets, two blocks from the harbor, and has maps, displays, brochures and videos. During summer, it's open Monday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm, Sunday noon-4 pm. Winter hours are Monday-Friday 10 am-2 pm. Phone 9...