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Cruises through British Columbia's Inside Passage, a thousand-mile archipelago, a long chain of islands stretching from Seattle to Alaska reveal an expansive wilderness of fjords, verdant mountainscapes, rainforests, and abundant wildlife perfect for accessing on a small cruise ship. British Columbia is the embarkation or disembarkation point for several cruises to Alaska and several cruises beginning in Seattle, Washington, USA also visit the emerald-green shores of Canada's Inside Passage including Johnstone Strait and Haida Gwaii National Reserve. You can kayak and paddleboard, sail through the high cliffs and fjords along the coast and see incredible animals like grizzly bears, moose, orcas, and humpback whales. Alternatively, experience Chilko Lake at British Colombia's premier luxury lakeside mountain lodge.
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8 British Columbia Small Ship Cruises to Seattle & Alaska for 2027-2028

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Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka $6,300 8 Travel 8 days from Juneau to Sitka aboard Safari Endeavour. 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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Alaska's Inside Passage $6,516 8 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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Wild, Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay $5,800 8 Experience an 8-day voyage from Juneau to Juneau aboard Wilderness Legacy. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, LeConte Glacier, Thomas Bay, Kuiu Island, and Chichagof Island. Enjoy kayaking, skiff tours, hiking, and wildlife viewing while traveling through Southeast Alaska.
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Alaska's Glacier Wilderness with Glacier Bay $9,900 8 Experience an 8-day Alaska Glacier Wilderness cruise from Juneau aboard Safari Quest. Visit Icy Strait, Chichagof Island, Admiralty Island, Frederick Sound, and Endicott Arm. Observe whales, bears, and glaciers while exploring remote bays, forests, and wilderness areas through guided hikes, kayaking, and skiff tours.
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Kids in Nature, Wild Woolly and Wow with Glacier Bay $8,500 8 Experience an 8-day voyage from Juneau to Juneau aboard Wilderness Legacy. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, LeConte Glacier, Thomas Bay, Kuiu Island, and Chichagof Island. Enjoy kayaking, skiff tours, hiking, and wildlife viewing while traveling through Southeast Alaska.
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Adult Tranquility, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay $5,300 8 Experience an 8-day voyage from Juneau to Juneau aboard Wilderness Legacy. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, LeConte Glacier, Thomas Bay, Kuiu Island, and Chichagof Island. Enjoy kayaking, skiff tours, hiking, and wildlife viewing while traveling through Southeast Alaska.
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Alaska Fjords & Glaciers $4,900 8 Begin your 8-day Alaskan journey aboard Wilderness Discoverer 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!
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Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay $4,900 8 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.
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10 Top-Rated British Columbia Small Cruise Ships for 2027-2028

Ship Name Max Passengers From Summary
National Geographic Quest 100 $4,000 The National Geographic Quest is a state-of-the-art expedition ship accommodating 100 guests in 5 different categories of fully equipped cabins. It is fully stabilized for cruising unique polar passages and wonderful tropical landscapes while providing comfort and adventure in every journey.
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Safari Explorer 36 $8,700 Exquisitely appointed, the Safari Explorer carries 36 passengers on small ship cruising of Hawaii with luxury. She features an intimate wine library, spa area with complimentary massage, and luxurious staterooms.
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Wilderness Explorer 76 $8,500 The Wilderness Explorer is equipped for action, adventure, and exploration. The ship offers a main lounge that evokes the feel of a National Park Lodge or neighborhood pub, dining room, and ample space on deck for taking in the great outdoors.
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Wilderness Legacy 88 $5,300 Embark on this refurbished 88-small ship, the Legacy. Emulating an earlyl victorian steamer, this charming vessel carries guests on small ship cruises to Alaska, Columbia River cruises, and historic Northwest exploration. History comes alive with lecturer
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MS Fridtjof Nansen 490 $9,518 MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to HX Expeditions' fleet of custom-built ships – and the next generation expedition ship. The ship explores some of the most spectacular corners of the globe.
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MS Roald Amundsen 490 $6,152 MS Roald Amundsen is a fully hybrid expedition ship specially constructed for polar waters. The ship sails to destinations including Antarctica, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, and Arctic Canada, offering a comfortable setting for exploring remote regions.
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Greg Mortimer 154 $9,065 The Greg Mortimer is an innovative 154-guest expedition ship sailing Alaska, featuring the inverted Ulstein X-BOW for smooth cruising, expansive observation decks, Zodiac platforms, and relaxing amenities like saunas, Jacuzzis, and a top-deck dining area for unforgettable exploration experiences.
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Safari Endeavour 84 $6,300 The newly refurbished expedition vessel Safari Endeavour's three decks provide ample outside viewing opportunities and relaxing public spaces for gathering with new found friends. A full-beam swim step makes launching a kayak and boarding the skiff easy.
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Safari Quest 22 $9,900 The Safari Quest provides guests with intimate adventure experiences, comfortable staterooms and public spaces with ample room to get away from it all. Carrying 22 passengers, enjoy small ship luxury cruising at its finest.
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American Constellation 170 $5,425 American Constellation is designed to navigate the inland waterways of the Alaska and Puget Sound itineraries allowing guests to visit beautiful ports that larger ships cannot access.
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Best British Columbia Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2027-2028

  • Silversea Cruises - offer seven itineraries departing from or sailing through Vancouver, British Columbia, including the Transatlantic, American West Coast, Alaska, Canada, and New England. Silversea's Luxury Expedition Ship Silver Moon, at 40,700 gross tons and with a capacity to accommodate 596 passengers on board, maintains the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation which are the hallmarks of the Silversea experience.
  • Lindblad Expeditions - has four itineraries sailing across Vancouver, B.C., including Alaska, Haida Gwaii, and the San Juan Islands. National Geographic Resolution's most striking exterior feature, the patented X-Bow®, is a game-changing design that guarantees the smoothest, most comfortable ride in all kinds of conditions; and since it eliminates bow impact, a quieter ride, as well.
  • UnCruise - sails to Alaska's and Canada's Inside Passages, visiting remote waters north of Vancouver. World-class adventure meets world-class style in Safari Explorer, Safari Quest, and Wilderness Legacy.



 

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