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Sitka, Alaska, is a prime destination for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. The picturesque town, framed by forested mountains and the Pacific Ocean, offers the perfect starting point for unforgettable wildlife experiences. Adventure Life invites you to embark on an extraordinary whale-watching adventure through the rich waters of Sitka. This cruise provides an opportunity to observe these majestic creatures up close in their natural habitat. On your journey, you'll also have the chance to engage in small ship cruises, wildlife viewing, and kayaking, offering an immersive experience of Alaska's incredible biodiversity. As you explore the stunning coastline, keep an eye out for other marine life. This cruise promises a deep connection with nature while providing the comfort and luxury of a seamless adventure. Discover the untamed beauty of Alaska with Adventure Life and create memories to last a lifetime. To begin planning your remarkable journey, reach out to one of Adventure Life's tour specialists.
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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
  • 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 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.’
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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
  • Visit Glacier Bay
  • Explore Baranof Island
  • Stroll the town of Skagway
  • Cruise Chatham Strait & Lynn Canal
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Sitka / Juneau
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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.
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Downtown Juneau, Alaska
from $3,995
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North to True Alaska Expedition

Sitka - Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Admiralty Dream
  • Visit Glacier Bay
  • Stroll the town of Skagway
  • Cruise Chatham Strait & Lynn Canal
  • Explore Alaska's coast
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Sitka / Juneau
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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.
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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
  • Cruise Chatham Strait & Lynn Canal
  • Stroll the town of Skagway
  • Visit Glacier Bay
  • Explore Alaska's coastal wilderness
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Sitka / Juneau
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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.
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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
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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
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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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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
  • Watch glaciers calve giant icebergs
  • Journey through Endicott
  • Explore Wrangell
  • Visit the highlights of Juneau
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Sitka / Ketchikan
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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.
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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
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Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Biking, 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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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
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Fishing
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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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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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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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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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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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Family hiking on a tour of Alaska
from $5,600
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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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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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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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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
  • 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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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.
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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
  • Explore San Juan and Gulf Islands
  • Observe a moving First Nations
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
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Seattle / Sitka
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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.
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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
  • 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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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.
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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