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Join us on an unforgettable adventure to Alaska's Inside Passage with Adventure Life on an 8-day cruises. Explore the Last Frontier like never before, from Sitka to Juneau and back, embarking on daily hikes through lush rainforests, kayaking along glacial coastlines, and observing marine life and wildlife in their natural habitats. With a range of activities like whale watching and small ship cruises, this dynamic itinerary promises a perfect balance of excitement and relaxation. Discover Glacier Bay National Park, hike in Sitka, and kayak along the Waterfall Coast, immersing yourself in the stunning beauty of Alaska. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best of the Inside Passage with Adventure Life in 2025 or 2026. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $7,395
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore Sitka’s rich heritage
  • Kayak Southeast Alaska fjords
  • Spot orcas and humpback whales
  • Cruise Tracy Arm’s icy waters
  • Visit charming Petersburg town
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Sitka / Juneau
Activities
Biking, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Join an 8-day National Geographic Quest from Sitka to Juneau, where you explore stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and wildlife-filled waters. With expert guides, hike through forests, kayak past icebergs, visit historic Petersburg, and see whales, sea lions, and bald eagles up close.
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Exploring Alaska's glaciers
from $5,395
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Last Frontier Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Admiralty Dream
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • See marine life in Frederick Sound
  • Participate on hiking in Sitka
  • Kayak along the Waterfall Coast
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Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
This Last Frontier Adventure aboard Admiralty Dream is an 8-day small-ship cruise that offers more time in wilderness areas and a higher level of activity as you explore Alaska from Sitka to Juneau. The dynamic itinerary features hiking rainforest trails, kayaking in a glacial fjord, and scouting marine animals in Frederick Sound.
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Bald eagles resting
from $5,095
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Last Frontier Adventure

Sitka to Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Chichagof Dream
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • See marine life in Frederick Sound
  • Participate on hiking in Sitka
  • Kayak along the Waterfall Coast
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Sitka / Juneau
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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Variable
Chichagof Dream's 8-day Last Frontier Adventure offers more time in the woods and a higher level of adventure. On this journey, visit Baranof Island, Endicott Arm Fjord, and Glacier Bay National Park.  
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Mendenhall Glacier
from $5,400
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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

Vancouver to Seward - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon
  • Witness Vancouver’s 360-degree view
  • Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage
  • Discover Ketchikan’s totem poles
  • Visit Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier
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Vancouver, BC / Seward
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the perfect blend of city life and natural beauty in Vancouver, followed by Alaska’s majestic landscapes and wildlife on this 8-day cruise aboard the Silver Moon. Sail through Alaska’s Inside Passage and visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Seward for totem poles, glaciers, and historic sites.
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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $4,700
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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover orca and humpback whales
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing
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Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Snorkeling
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Variable
Make the most out of this 8-day cruise aboard Wilderness Adventurer as you explore the wilderness and encounter marine animals by kayaking, paddle boarding and taking a skiff into remote inlets. Never miss the beautiful Blue glaciers that can capture your heart while looking at it.
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Visit the community of Wrangell, Alaska
from $5,295
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Alaska’s Ultimate Adventure

Sitka to Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Admiralty Dream
  • Explore Inside Passage wilderness
  • Learn Wrangell's vibrant history
  • Marvel at Frederick Sound
  • Enjoy feast at Fin Island Lodge
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Sitka / Juneau
Activities
Hiking, Adventure Options
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Variable
Explore Southeast Alaska's wilderness on this 8-day expedition cruise aboard Admiralty Dream. Experience wilderness adventure, filled with hiking and paddling amidst breathtaking landscapes.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $6,095
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Alaska's Glacier Bay & Island Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Alaskan Dream
  • Visit the renowned Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Relax at the Orca Point Lodge
  • View the world's tallest totem pole
  • Enjoy kayak and DIB in Saginaw Bay
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Sitka / Juneau
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Variable
Experience the serenity of raw wilderness in this 8-day Alaskan Dream cruise through Southeast Alaska, visiting places like Kuiu, charming Petroglyph Beach, glacial Tracy Arm Fjord, and Glacier Bay National Park. Enjoy shallow water expedition craft excursions, kayaking, hiking, and a relaxing evening at Orca Point Lodge.
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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon
from $8,000
EBD 10%
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Alaska's Glacier Country

8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover orca and humpback whales
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing
  • Admire Alaska's natural beauty
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Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Make the most out of this 8-day cruise aboard Safari Quest as you explore the wilderness and encounter marine animals by kayaking, paddle boarding and taking a skiff into remote inlets. Never miss the beautiful Blue glaciers that can capture your heart while looking at it.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $5,695
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Wild Alaska Odyssey

Sitka to Wrangell - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Alaskan Dream
  • Visit the Glacier Bay National Park
  • See the tallest totem pole in Kake
  • Marvel at Frederick Sound
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Sitka / Wrangell
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day expedition cruise from Sitka to Wrangell aboard Alaskan Dream. Discover the wonders of Southeast Alaska, the most beautiful coastlines, towns, communities and natural attractions Alaska has to offer.
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Kayaking around Alaska
from $5,100
EBD 10%
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Wild, Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore Hobart Bay
  • See the beauty of LeConte Glacier
  • Encounter black bears and sea otter
  • Hike the outwash field of glaciers
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Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Experience Alaska’s pristine wilderness on an 8-day cruise aboard the Wilderness Legacy. Depart from Juneau, explore Hobart Bay, and witness the beauty of LeConte Glacier. Discover the wildlife-rich Kuiu Island, search for Coastal Brown Bears along Chichagof Island, and venture into the remote areas of Glacier Bay National Park.
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Family hiking on a tour of Alaska
from $5,600
EBD 10%
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Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka

Juneau to Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Endeavour
  • Attend Park Ranger presentations
  • Hike at Glacier Bay National Park
  • Spot bears, otters, and whales
  • See Krestof and Nakwasina Sounds
  • Observe puffins and sea lions
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Juneau / Sitka
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Variable
Set sail aboard the SafarI Endeavour from Juneau to Sitka, Alaska, on an 8-day voyage to the Glacier Bay National Park, Chichagof Island, and Peril Strait. By boat, kayak, and paddleboard, you may explore this breathtaking area and its animals. Also, hike Chichagof Island's waterfall coast and Glacier Bay National Park.
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Family - Family on skiff with the Legacy
from $6,700
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Kids in Nature, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore the beauty of Hobart Bay
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Search for Coastal Brown Bears
  • Visit Land of Kushtaka
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Explore Alaska's wonders on an unforgettable 8-day Alaska with Glacier Bay family cruise aboard Wilderness Legacy. Discover glaciers, wildlife, and scenic beauty.
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Hiking on glacier
from $4,700
EBD 10%
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Adult Tranquility, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore Alaska's Capital City
  • Encounter black bears and sea otter
  • Witness the beauty of Thomas Bay
  • Search for Coastal Brown Bears
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Alaska with Glacier Bay Adult-only cruise Juneau roundtrip aboard Wilderness Legacy. Enjoy a unique adventure in Alaska’s untouched wilderness, making unforgettable memories.
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Look for whales in Alaska
from $6,600
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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Whisper
  • Explore the city of Vancouver
  • Gaze at glaciers and icebergs
  • Admire Ketchikan's totems
  • Explore the scenery of Seward
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Vancouver, BC / Seward
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Variable
Through the Inside Passage and its fjord-carved glaciers, discover Alaska's breathtaking coastline beauty. Silver Whisper takes you from Vancouver to Seward. This eight-day journey around Alaska's coast provides a breathtaking view of Alaska's incredible wildlife and scenery.
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Kayaking Tracy Arm Fjord in Tongass National Forest.
from $7,415
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
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Variable
Explore massive glaciers, kayak scenic coastlines, encounter incredible and varied wildlife, and see the hidden wonders of Alaska. This exclusive 8-day sailing adventure aboard the National Geographic Quest is crafted to offer you the most in-depth experience of Alaska possible.
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Moose found on an Alaska wildlife tour
from $3,800
EBD 10%
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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Admire Alaskan wildlife
  • Visit Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Hike down Fairweather Mountain
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Wilderness Discoverer on this exceptional 8-day Alaskan Cruise where you'll discover Glacier Bay National Park, a 3,223,384 acre park located in Alaska's panhandle, Spend your days viewing wildlife like black and brown bears, eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, sea birds and more as you sail from Sitka to Juneau.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $6,604
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Southeast Alaska aboard National Geographic Venture on its 8-day Alaska cruise from Juneau to Sitka. Hike over the spongy earth and float past massive icebergs, glaciers, and, with some luck, bears , humpback wales, wolves, moose, sea otters, orcas, sea lions, or mountain goats.
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A bear catches a fish as it swims upstream
from $5,961
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Voyage to Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Kayak across Great Bear
  • Look our for Kermode bears
  • Swim at hot spring pools
  • Experience unique landscapes
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Ketchikan / Ketchikan
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day roundtrip Alaska cruise from Ketchican aboard National Geographic Venture takes you to Prince Rupert, Great Bear Rainforest and Union Passage as you enjoy an active itinerary featuring ample opportunities to hike, kayak, and explore a northern rainforest brimming with wildlife.
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