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Experience the wonders of Alaska's Inside Passage with Adventure Life on a series of diverse small ship cruises for 2026. 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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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $4,800
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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Kayak Icy Strait
  • Cruise Tracy Arm
  • Hike Chichagof Island
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Juneau / Juneau
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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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Cruising the arctic waters
from $4,202
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Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka to Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • 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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Sitka / Juneau
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Embark on exciting point-to-point kayak outings and long hikes along the forested coasts of Alaska on this 6-day 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.’
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Exploring Alaska's glaciers
from $6,400
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Last Frontier Adventure

Sitka to Juneau - 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
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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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Port of Juneau, Alaska
from $4,800
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Alaska's Fjords & Glaciers with Ketchikan

Juneau to Ketchikan - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer
  • Explore Endicott Arm Fjord
  • Visit Dawes Glacier
  • Whale Watching Frederick Sound
  • Experience Misty Fjords
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Juneau / Ketchikan
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Snorkeling
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Journey from Juneau to Ketchikan on an 8-day Alaska expedition cruise aboard the Discoverer. Navigate fjords, glaciers, and remote waterways. Spot whales in Frederick Sound, seals at Dawes Glacier, and bears near Behm Canal. Experience kayaking, hiking, and skiff excursions through Alaska’s pristine wilderness and Misty Fjords.
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $4,400
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Alaska Fjords & Glaciers

Juneau to Ketchikan - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore glacial landscapes
  • See whales and wildlife
  • Navigate Wrangell Narrows
  • Kayak along the Alaskan coast
  • Explore Misty Fjords
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Juneau / Ketchikan
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Begin your 8-day Alaskan journey aboard Wilderness Discoverer in the state's capital, Juneau. This cruise takes you through some of Alaska's most dramatic landscapes with opportunities to view a myriad of wildlife. Visit local towns along the way and learn about local cultures. End your cruise in Ketchikan, Alaska's first city!
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Moose found on an Alaska wildlife tour
from $4,400
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Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Admire Alaskan wildlife
  • Visit Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Hike down Fairweather Mountain
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Juneau / Juneau
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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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Kayaking in Alaska.
from $5,700
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Kids in Nature: Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore Glacier Bay
  • Spot Humpback Whales
  • Hike Chichagof Island
  • Cruise Tracy Arm
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Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
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Variable
Take an 8-day Alaska cruise round-trip from Juneau aboard Wilderness Discoverer. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait, and Tracy Arm Fjord. Go kayaking, hiking, and wildlife watching with experienced guides. Spot whales, bears, and sea lions in their natural habitats across Alaska’s stunning coastal landscapes and remote waterways.
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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $5,800
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Adult Escape: Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore Glacier Bay
  • Spot Humpback Whales
  • Hike Chichagof Island
  • Cruise Tracy Arm
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Juneau / Juneau
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Take an 8-day round-trip cruise from Juneau aboard Wilderness Discoverer to explore Alaska’s wilderness. Visit Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, and Frederick Sound. Observe whales, bears, and sea lions in their natural habitats. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and skiff excursions led by experienced naturalists throughout the journey.
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Wrangell - St. Elias wilderness
from $7,700
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Alaska's Inside Passage Sojourn

Ketchikan - Sitka - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Baranof Dream
  • 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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Ketchikan / Sitka
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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.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $7,600
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Ice of the Inside Passage

Sitka to Ketchikan - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Baranof Dream
  • Paddle serene Icy Strait
  • Explore Glacier Bay fjords
  • Witness dramatic Margerie Glacier
  • Tour Juneau cultural sites
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Sitka / Ketchikan
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Embark on a 9-day Alaska expedition aboard Baranof Dream from Sitka to Ketchikan. Visit Glacier Bay, Icy Strait, Juneau, Tracy Arm, Frederick Sound, LeConte, and Kasaan. Witness humpback whales, glaciers, wildlife, and Alaska Native heritage while kayaking, exploring fjords, and enjoying expert-led presentations along the way.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $7,027
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore Sitka’s heritage
  • Visit Petersburg’s fishing town
  • Observe Inian Islands wildlife
  • Experience Glacier Bay’s fjords
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Sitka / Juneau
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Biking
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Variable
Experience Alaska on an 8-day cruise from Sitka to Juneau aboard the National Geographic Venture, exploring fjords, glaciers, and marine wildlife. Immerse yourself in Glacier Bay National Park while learning about whale behavior from expert guides.
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Exploring Alaska by small ship
from $6,500
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Alaska's Glacier Bay & Island Adventure

Sitka to Juneau - 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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Cruise Southeast Alaska from Sitka to Juneau with daily opportunities for wildlife viewing, glacier exploration, kayaking, and guided hikes. Visit remote communities including Kake, Petersburg, and Pelican, explore Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay National Park, and travel through Frederick Sound aboard Alaskan Dream.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $6,725
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Explore Juneau's downtown
  • Discover wildlife in Haines
  • See Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Petersburg
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Juneau / Juneau
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Experience a 9-day Alaska Inside Passage cruise roundtrip from Juneau aboard American Constitution. Navigate Glacier Bay National Park, Endicott Arm, and Wrangell Narrows while exploring Haines, Petersburg, and Wrangell through guided wildlife and cultural excursions.
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Bald eagles resting
from $5,700
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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
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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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Guests explore Tracy Arm by Zodiac near calving South Sawyer Glacier, Southeast Alaska
from $6,725
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • See Haines eagle habitats
  • See Chilkat Valley wildlife
  • Cruise through Endicott Arm
  • Learn Petersburg fishing heritage
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Juneau / Juneau
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Experience a 9-night Alaska cruise aboard American Constellation, sailing from Juneau through Glacier Bay, Haines, Petersburg, Wrangell, Endicott Arm, and Dawes Glacier. Watch calving glaciers, spot whales and eagles, explore Native history, and access protected waterways reserved for small ships.
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
from $4,202
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Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka - Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • 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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Sitka / Juneau
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Village Visits
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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.
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Tracy Arm Ford
from $5,378
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Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords

Juneau - Ketchikan - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Learn about Tlingit Culture
  • Observe a variety of wildlife
  • Explore waterways and fjords
  • Witness glaciers up close
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Juneau / Ketchikan
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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.
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
from $5,800
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Juneau -Seattle - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Endeavour
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Connect with Tlingit culture
  • Watch for whales at Icy Strait
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Juneau / Seattle
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On this 13-day small ship tour onboard Safari Endeavour, explore the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay. Whales and wildlife, kayaking, and hiking are just some of the activities available. Thirteen days immerse you in the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay National Park, as well as secluded landscapes, native culture, and history.
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