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Experience the wonders of Alaska's Inside Passage with Adventure Life on a series of diverse small ship cruises for 2025. Join us on a journey through this breathtaking region where you can engage in activities like hiking through the rainforest, kayaking along the Waterfall Coast, whale watching, and wildlife viewing. Sail from Sitka to Juneau or reverse, exploring Glacier Bay National Park, Frederick Sound, and Sitka, among other highlights. Delve into the heart of Alaska's wilderness, discovering marine life, participating in hiking adventures, and immersing yourself in the natural beauty that this region has to offer. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on an energetic and exciting voyage through one of the most stunning landscapes on Earth. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Exploring Alaska's glaciers
from $5,395
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Last Frontier Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Admiralty Dream
Starts / Ends
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.
  • 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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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $6,395
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Ice of the Inside Passage

Sitka to Ketchikan - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Baranof Dream
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Ketchikan
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through Alaska's Inside Passage on this 9-day Alaskan cruise on the Baranof Dream. Visit the ports of Sitka, Juneau, Wrangell, and Kasaan. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, Endicott Arm, and Frederick Sound in search of wildlife such as humpback whales, porpoises, and sea lions as you sail along the coastline.
  • Watch glaciers calve giant icebergs
  • Journey through Endicott
  • Explore Wrangell
  • Visit the highlights of Juneau
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Wrangell - St. Elias wilderness
from $5,995
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Alaska's Inside Passage Sojourn

9 Day Itinerary aboard Baranof Dream
Starts / Ends
Ketchikan / Sitka
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through Alaska's Inside Passage on this 9-day Alaskan cruise on the Baranof Dream. Visit Ketchikan, Misty Fjords, Glacier Bay, and more. Encounter wildlife, visit indigenous sites, and experience the rugged beauty of the Last Frontier.
  • Watch glaciers calve giant icebergs
  • Sail past Tracy Arm glaciers
  • Kayak along the Alaskan coastline
  • See Wrangell’s ancient petroglyphs
  • Visit Metlakatla’s Tsimshian commun
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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
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
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.  
  • 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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Marvel at the striking icebergs
from $4,695
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North to True Alaska Expedition

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alaskan Dream
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience Alaska’s famous wildlife, pristine wilderness bays and rainforest, kayak and skiff adventures, stunning Glacier Bay National Park, and three of the Inside Passage’s most historical and charming towns—Sitka, Skagway, and Juneau—on this 6-day cruise aboard Alaskan Dream.
  • Visit Glacier Bay
  • Explore Baranof Island
  • Stroll the town of Skagway
  • Cruise Chatham Strait & Lynn Canal
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Downtown Juneau, Alaska
from $3,995
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North to True Alaska Expedition

6 Day Itinerary aboard Admiralty Dream
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience Alaska’s famous wildlife, pristine wilderness bays and rainforest, kayak and skiff adventures, stunning Glacier Bay National Park, and three of the Inside Passage’s most historical and charming towns—Sitka, Skagway, and Juneau—on this 6-day cruise aboard Admiralty Dream.
  • Visit Glacier Bay
  • Stroll the town of Skagway
  • Cruise Chatham Strait & Lynn Canal
  • Explore Alaska's coast
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Kayak alongside glaciers on your Alaskan cruise
from $3,895
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North to True Alaska Expedition

6 Day Itinerary aboard Chichagof Dream
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience Alaska’s famous wildlife, pristine wilderness bays and rainforest, kayak and skiff adventures, stunning Glacier Bay National Park, and three of the Inside Passage’s most historical and charming towns—Sitka, Skagway, and Juneau—on this 6-day cruise aboard Chichagof Dream.
  • Cruise Chatham Strait & Lynn Canal
  • Stroll the town of Skagway
  • Visit Glacier Bay
  • Explore Alaska's coastal wilderness
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Mendenhall Glacier
from $5,300
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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

Vancouver to Seward - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Seward
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, 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.
  • 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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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
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
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.
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover orca and humpback whales
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing
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Cruising the arctic waters
from $4,202
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Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands, and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka to Juneau or reverse - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on exciting point-to-point kayak outings and long hikes along the forested coasts of Alaska on this 6-day Wild Alaska Escape Cruise from Sitka to Juneau aboard National Geographic Sea Bird. See bears, whales, and Steller sea lions. Enjoy a slice of Alaskan town life in Haines, known as the state’s ‘Adventure Capital.’
  • Journey by kayak into dramatic bays
  • Raft the Chilkat River with guides
  • See Haines by raft, bike, or foot
  • View glaciers and icebergs
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $6,400
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 9-day Alaskan adventure aboard the American Constellation, cruising roundtrip from Juneau through the scenic Inside Passage. Explore unique ports, vibrant culture, and abundant wildlife, with opportunities to marvel at Glacier Bay and Tracy Arm Fjord, spot whales and eagles, and enjoy guided shore excursions led by experts.
  • Explore Juneau
  • Discover Haines
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Enjoy Petersburg's town
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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
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activities
Kayaking, Village Visits, Adventure Options
Activity Level
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.
  • Explore Inside Passage wilderness
  • Learn Wrangell's vibrant history
  • Marvel at Frederick Sound
  • Enjoy feast at Fin Island Lodge
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
from $4,003
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Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka - Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Board the National Geographic Sea Lion on this 6-day Wild Alaska Escape cruise exploring the coasts and forests of Alaska. Visit ports such as Sitka, Juneau, and Haines, and wild islands of the inside passage.
  • Journey by kayak into dramatic bays
  • Raft the Chilkat River with guides
  • See Haines by raft, bike, or foot
  • View glaciers and icebergs
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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
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
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.
  • 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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Brown Bear sow with cubs fishing for pink salmon.
from $4,084
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Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords

Juneau - Ketchikan - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Ketchikan
Activity Level
Variable
Take part on a 6-day exploration of Alaska - a beautiful region of tidewater glaciers, abundant wildlife, and unique frontiers. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and skiff tours, and admire the region's spectacular landscapes while aboard the Sea Bird.
  • Learn about Tlingit Culture
  • Observe a variety of wildlife
  • Explore waterways and fjords
  • Witness glaciers up close
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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon
from $6,500
EBD 10%
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Alaska's Glacier Country

8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
Starts / Ends
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.
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover orca and humpback whales
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing
  • Admire Alaska's natural beauty
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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
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Wrangell
Activity Level
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.
  • Visit the Glacier Bay National Park
  • See the tallest totem pole in Kake
  • Marvel at Frederick Sound
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $9,275
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Alaskan Explorer Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Whale Watching, Hiking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the American Constellation, departing and returning to Juneau. Experience historical sites, stunning scenery, and lively ports in Southern Alaska and the Inside Passage, including visits to Mendenhall Glacier and Tracy Arm Fjord's waterfalls, cultural excursions, and outdoor adventures.
  • Explore Juneau
  • Experience Inside Passage
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Haines
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