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Bald eagles resting
from $13,235
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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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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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Three Killer Whales swimming side by side.
from $16,900
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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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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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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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Traveler on a glacier tour of Alaska.
from $6,600
EBD 10%
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Alaska’s Prince William Sound Explorer with Cordova

Seward Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
Starts / Ends
Seward / Seward
Activity Level
Variable
Join an 8-day Alaska’s Prince William Sound Explorer with Cordova cruise aboard Safari Explorer. Experience sailing Prince William Sound and different activities like kayaking and hiking; you will also get the chance to enjoy the glaciers.
  • Discover dozens of glaciers
  • Visit Cordova
  • Explore narrowing waterways
  • Enjoy different activities
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Moose found on an Alaska wildlife tour
from $4,700
EBD 10%
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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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.
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Admire Alaskan wildlife
  • Visit Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Hike down Fairweather Mountain
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Kayaking Tracy Arm Fjord in Tongass National Forest.
from $8,188
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
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.
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
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Kayaking with friends
from $865
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Kayak Valdez

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
Add on to your Alaska tour with a short 2-day kayaking trip in Valdez. Spend the night in one of our hand-chosen hotels and set out each day on guided group kayak tour of Prince William Sound. Spot birdlife at Duck Flats your first afternoon then boat further out for a full day kayak tour up to the Columbia Glacier, including a walk on the moraine!
  • Spend 2 days on guided kayak tours
  • Kayak to Columbia Glacier
  • Paddle Duck Flats spotting birdlife
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Kayaking
from $56,120
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Transarctic, the Quest for the two North Poles

Longyearbyen - Nome - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Nome
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 21-day transarctic quest for the two North Poles from Longyearbyen to Nome. Cross these ice-covered landscapes of the Arctic by sea and explore the research projects that are part of the scientific mission taking place on board.
  • Set sail through the ice floe
  • Exploration of Svalbard
  • Watch the arctic wildlife
  • Experience brand new activities
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Ilulissat Icefjord at sunset
from $44,395
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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Anchorage
Activities
Adventure Options, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 29-day expedition cruise on the Sylvia Earle through the Northwest Passage, inspired by Roald Amundsen's journey. Experience Arctic Canada's stunning landscapes, wildlife, and local cultures while navigating challenging pack ice.
  • Explore Sisimiut's history
  • Discover Ilulissat’s Icefjord
  • Cruise the waters of Greenland
  • Visit Pond Inlet Inuit community
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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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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 Constitution
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Seattle
Activities
Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard the American Constitution, sailing through the serene Inside Passage from Washington's Puget Sound to Alaska's southeastern panhandle. Discover historic sites, scenic wonders, and vibrant ports on guided excursions.
  • Walk Juneau’s downtown streets
  • Walk at Petersburg’s fishing docks
  • Discover Haines
  • Cruise the Inside Passage
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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
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 9-day Alaskan adventure aboard the American Constitution, 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's downtown
  • Discover wildlife in Haines
  • See Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Petersburg
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