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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
  • Explore the city of Vancouver
  • Gaze at glaciers and icebergs
  • Admire Ketchikan's totems
  • Explore the scenery of Seward
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Vancouver, BC / Seward
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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.
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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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Bald eagles resting
from $11,100
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

Seattle to Sitka - 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
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Sitka
Activities
Biking
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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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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
  • Glacier Bay cruising
  • Sail at Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Learn Norwegian heritage
  • Spot humpback whales
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Juneau / Friday Harbor
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Embark on a 16-day Alaska Inside Passage journey from Juneau to Tacoma aboard American Constitution. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, and historic ports including Skagway, Ketchikan, and Petersburg with expert-guided experiences and scenic cruising.
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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
  • Enjoy kayak and DIB in Saginaw Bay
  • View the world's tallest totem pole
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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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Three Killer Whales swimming side by side.
from $11,733
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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

Northbound - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Sail into deep fjords & channels
  • Encounter & observe varied wildlife
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
  • Kayak in Misty Fjord's backwaters
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Vancouver, BC / Ford's Terror
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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.
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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 Tacoma - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Haines eagle watching
  • Skagway historic railroad
  • Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Arrive at Tacoma waterfront
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Juneau / Friday Harbor
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day Alaska Inside Passage Cruise aboard American Constellation. Explore Juneau, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Friday Harbor, and Tacoma. Observe whales, eagles, glaciers, and historic towns.
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Rosy sunset over Hokkaido, Japan
from $35,980
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Alaska to Japan: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture

19 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Spot rare wildlife in Pribilof
  • Tour historical sites in Sendai
  • Discover Hokkaido's Ainu culture
  • Explore shogun and samurai history
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Anchorage / Osaka
Activities
Fishing, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
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Join a 19-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Resolution from Alaska, to Japan. Discover Japan’s history through castle towns of the Edo period, Meiji-era shrines, and World War II sites. Visit samurai homes and centuries-old gardens. Explore the ancient city of Gyeongju in South Korea and experience Japanese artistic traditions.
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Traveler on a glacier tour of Alaska.
from $10,800
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Alaska’s Prince William Sound Explorer with Cordova

Seward Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Discover dozens of glaciers
  • Visit Cordova
  • Explore narrowing waterways
  • Enjoy different activities
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Seward / Seward
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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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 also get the chance to enjoy the glaciers.
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Explore beautiful Alaska
from $9,900
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Alaska's Coastal Treasures

Seward to Juneau - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Explore Driftwood Bay’s wild coast
  • Wander Kayak Island’s rugged shore
  • Experience Icy Bay’s glacier views
  • Step onto historic George Island
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Seward / Juneau
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Set sail on a 14-day cruise from Seward to Juneau aboard the Safari Explorer, navigating remote waters and hidden bays rarely seen by others. This expedition follows the path of history's boldest explorers, embracing Alaska's wild, untamed spirit.
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Houses of Greenland
from $32,299
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Journey Across The Northwest Passage

Anchorage - Reykjavik - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Sail Northwest Passage route
  • View Ilulissat’s giant icebergs
  • Spot wildlife on Devon
  • Discover Cambridge Bay traditions
Starts / Ends
Anchorage / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Spa Relaxation
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Explore Arctic landscapes and remote cultures on a 25-day cruise aboard Seabourn Venture from Anchorage, Alaska, to Reykjavík, Iceland. Travel through the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities like Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet, and stop in Greenland’s towns, including Nuuk and Ilulissat, known for their icebergs and colorful homes.
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Kayaking Tracy Arm Fjord in Tongass National Forest.
from $7,027
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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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Kayaking and Zodiac Cruising in Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland
from $50,995
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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Ilulissat’s glaciers
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Discover Inuit culture
  • Visit the historic Herschel Island
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Anchorage
Activities
Photography Seminars
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Variable
Join this 29-day expedition from Toronto to Anchorage aboard the Greg Mortimer. Navigate the Northwest Passage, explore historic sites, meet locals, and spot Arctic wildlife.
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