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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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Traveler on a glacier tour of Alaska.
from $11,200
$500 Off
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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
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Variable
Explore Alaska on an 8-day cruise from Seward to Seward aboard Safari Explorer. Visit Icy Bay, Knight Island, Cordova, and Columbia Glacier. Travel through Prince William Sound with time for kayaking, skiff tours, and guided hikes in remote coastal landscapes shaped by glaciers and wildlife.
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Explore beautiful Alaska
from $11,200
$500 Off
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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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Variable
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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View of the Haystack Hill, Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska, USA.
from $30,583
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Alaska to Japan: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture

Eastbound - 20 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Sail on Baby Pass near Dutch Harbor
  • St. Paul fur seals
  • Cruise beside St. George cliffs
  • Witness Aleutian wildlife
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Otaru / Anchorage
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Variable
Travel from Sapporo through Hokkaido, the Aleutian Islands, and Alaska on a 20-day cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Otaru, Aomori, Kushiro, Dutch Harbor, St. Paul, and Nome while visiting seafood markets, temples, volcanic coastlines, and remote wildlife habitats.
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Steaming cliffs and rugged coastal landscape of Smoking Hills in Canada's Northwest Territories
from $27,929
5%-10% Off
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Across the Top of the World

Seattle to New York - 25 Day Itinerary aboard MS Roald Amundsen
  • Explore the Northwest Passage
  • Visit Sachs Harbor
  • Navigate Bellot Strait
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Cross Baffin Bay
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Seattle / New York City
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 25-day expedition aboard MS Roald Amundsen from Seattle to New York via the Northwest Passage. Explore Alaska, the Canadian Arctic and West Greenland, with visits to Inuit settlements, UNESCO-listed sites, wildlife habitats and spectacular Arctic landscapes.
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Discover untouched Arctic landscapes in Croker Bay, Canada
from $27,627
5%-10% Off
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Through the Arctic Labyrinth

New York to Seattle - 25 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Explore West Greenland
  • Visit Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Enter the Northwest Passage
  • Navigate Bellot Strait
  • Watch Arctic wildlife
  • Explore historic Nome
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New York City / Seattle
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Fishing, Hiking, Village Visits, Citizen Science
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Variable
Experience a 25-day voyage aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen from New York to Seattle via Nuuk, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, Arctic Canada, the Beaufort Sea, Bering Strait, and Nome, Alaska.
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $63,500
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Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Eastbound - 24 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Herschel Island wildlife viewing
  • Northwest Passage cruising
  • Lancaster Sound wildlife searches
  • See Baffin Island Arctic scenery
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Anchorage / Reykjavik
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Travel from Anchorage and Nome through Arctic Canada, Greenland, and Iceland on a 24-day cruise on National Geographic Resolution. Navigate the Northwest Passage while exploring Herschel Island, Devon Island, Baffin Island, Disko Bay, and Nuuk. Search for polar bears, whales, and Arctic foxes across icy coastlines and glacier-carved channels.
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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
Activities
Biking
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.
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Port of Juneau, Alaska
from $14,100
$500 Off
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Alaska’s National Parks by Land and Sea: Denali to Glacier Bay

Fairbanks to Juneau - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer
  • Explore Denali wilderness
  • Cruise Tracy Arm fjord
  • Encounter Glacier Bay ecosystems
  • Spot whales in Frederick Sound
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Fairbanks / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Explore a 16-day Alaska journey from Fairbanks to Juneau aboard Wilderness Adventurer. Travel inland to Denali National Park, visit Talkeetna, and learn about regional culture. Continue by sea through Tracy Arm, Glacier Bay, and Chichagof Island with opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
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Look for Steller's sea lions in Alaska
from $10,800
$500 Off
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Alaska's Coastal Treasures

Seward to Juneau - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness 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
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 14-day cruise from Seward to Juneau aboard the Wilderness 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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Breaching Orca Whale
from $9,900
$500 Off
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Alaska’s Prince William Sound Explorer with Cordova

Seward Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Explorer
  • Discover dozens of glaciers
  • Visit Cordova
  • Explore narrowing waterways
  • Enjoy different activities
Starts / Ends
Seward / Seward
Activities
Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Alaska on an 8-day cruise from Seward aboard Wilderness Explorer. Visit Icy Bay, Knight Island, Cordova, and Columbia Glacier. Travel through Prince William Sound with time for kayaking, skiff tours, and guided hikes in remote coastal landscapes shaped by glaciers and wildlife.
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Whale watching from a zodiac in Alaska.
from $8,500
$500 Off
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Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka

Juneau to Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Explorer
  • Kayak Glacier Bay waters
  • Search Chichagof brown bears
  • Navigate Baranof island fjords
  • Visit historic Sitka landmarks
  • Walk Sitka historic park
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Juneau / Sitka
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Sail 8 days from Juneau to Sitka aboard Wilderness Explorer. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tongass National Forest, and remote islands. Activities include hiking, kayaking, and skiff tours. Wildlife sightings may include whales, bears, and seabirds.
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