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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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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
Starts / Ends
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.
  • Kayak across Great Bear
  • Look our for Kermode bears
  • Swim at hot spring pools
  • Experience unique landscapes
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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
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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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 Constitution
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Tracy Arm
Activities
Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day Alaskan Explorer cruise aboard the American Constitution and take in the beauty of Alaska’s untouched landscapes. The adventure begins and ends in Juneau, with stops at Haines, Petersburg, and more.
  • Watch for breaching whales
  • Discover Haines’ rich history
  • Visit charming Sitka
  • Travel through Frederick Sound
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San Juan Islands
from $8,000
EBD 10%
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Cruise To Alaska : Inside Passage with Glacier Bay & Olympic National Park

Seattle - Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Juneau
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages and visit Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site during this 13-day adventure aboard Safari Quest. Explore Ketchikan, Thomas Bay, and Chichagof Island.
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Experience wilderness kayaking
  • Watch for whales
  • Tour LeConte Bay iceberg gardens
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Three Killer Whales swimming side by side.
from $11,189
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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii - Northbound

Vancouver - Sitka - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Ford's Terror
Activity Level
Variable
On this 15-day cruise aboard the Sea Bird, explore Alaska's Inside Passage, coastal British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii on this small ship adventure cruise. You'll visit Glacier Bay National Park, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Misty Fjords, and Tracy Arm, where you can see the pristine wilderness of this region and search for fascinating wildlife.
  • Sail into deep fjords & channels
  • Encounter & observe varied wildlife
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
  • Kayak in Misty Fjord's backwaters
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $10,200
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Seattle
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day Alaska cruise from Juneau to Seattle aboard American Constellation, exploring historic ports, stunning glaciers, and diverse wildlife. Discover the beauty of Alaska’s Inside Passage in comfort and style.
  • Explore downtown Juneau
  • Watch for Haines wildlife
  • Cruise Glacier Bay National Park
  • Visit Wrangell’s Tlingit sites
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A Bald Eagle catches a fish.
from $10,404
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Sitka
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Board National Geographic Venture on this 14-day cruise to linger in the temperate rainforests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. You will explore San Juan & Gulf Islands and visit Glacier Bay National Park.
  • Explore San Juan and Gulf Islands
  • Observe a moving First Nations
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
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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
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
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.
  • 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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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $14,425
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Alaska National Parks

Fairbanks - Juneau - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
Starts / Ends
Fairbanks / Juneau
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 16-day cruise on the American Constitution, starting in Denali National Park and continuing to Kenai Fjords for stunning coastal views. Fly to Juneau and cruise through Glacier Bay, exploring breathtaking landscapes and historic ports in Southeast Alaska.
  • Explore Fairbanks’ historic core
  • Discover Denali’s alpine tundra
  • Tour Anchorage’s wildlife center
  • Navigate Tracy Arm’s narrow fjord
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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
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
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.
  • Explore the beauty of Hobart Bay
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Search for Coastal Brown Bears
  • Visit Land of Kushtaka
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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
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
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.
  • 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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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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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
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Seward
Activity Level
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.
  • Explore the city of Vancouver
  • Gaze at glaciers and icebergs
  • Admire Ketchikan's totems
  • Explore the scenery of Seward
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Bald eagles resting
from $11,100
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the San Juan Islands, British Columbia’s Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska on this exciting 14-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Quest. Enjoy exclusive encounters with this region's iconic wildlife, including bears, whales, eagles and more, as you hike & kayak through pristine temperate landscapes.
  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Observe a traditional performance
  • Learn about the local cultures
  • Search for humpback whales
  • Kayak Misty Fjord’s waters
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Brown Bear sow with cubs fishing for pink salmon.
from $4,248
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Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords

Juneau - Ketchikan - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
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 Lion.
  • Witness glaciers up close
  • Observe wildlife
  • Explore waterways and fjords
  • Learn about Tlingit Culture
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $3,800
EBD 10%
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Alaska Fjords & Glaciers

8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
Activity Level
Variable
Begin your 8-day Alaskan journey 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!
  • Explore glacial landscapes
  • Watch for whales
  • Navigate Wrangell Narrows
  • Kayak along the Alaskan coast
  • Explore Misty Fjords
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