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Kayaking to Dawes Glacier in Alaska

Birthday Alaska Cruise!

A birthday gift to my mom and me! We decided to celebrate our 30th and 60th birthdays with a small-ship cruise to Alaska. What an amazing adventure! It was the perfect mix of our interests such as kayaking, beautiful scenery such as glaciers and such a fun way to ring in those big birthdays.
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Kayak break!

Alaska has a rainforest?

Yes! The largest temperate rainforest in the world. Little did I know that a cruise in Alaska could also be an adventure. Kayaking, camping, hiking, and swimming with icebergs...this is an adventure of a lifetime aboard the Wilderness Explorer.
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Alaska cruise and wildlife viewing tours

Alaska Cruise: When to Go?

Is it best to go on an Alaskan cruise in the highest season, warmest months of July and August? Or do the shoulder months of June and September have advantages? The time that you choose to travel depends on your personal interests & desires. Our Alaska cruise experts reveal their recommendations.
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Kayaking in beautiful Alaska

Cruise Options for Active Travelers

A recent Wall Street Journal article stated, "Enjoying an ocean cruise and breaking a sweat aren't concepts that traditionally go together. Indeed, the indolence that many people crave from such vacations is the very thing that keeps others away from them."

However, this is changing as there has been an increase ofcruise options …
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A view of the rainforest

Pristine Alaska!!

A beautiful journey into the Inside Passage in Alaska. We explored Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park Headquarters and Thomas Bay. We went kayaking, hiking, whale watching, went on zodiac cruises, explored glaciers and their crystal clean ice and had a grand old time on the MS Endeavour.
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Tlingit boy

Our Alaskan Gold Rush Cruise

A fun-filled historical cruise that took my sister and I through Southeast Alaska from Juneau down to Seattle in August. We saw living history with our crew from the Gold Rush era. There was not a dull moment with wildlife and culture abounding, especially the whales!
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Gazing into Alaska wilderness

Our Family Alaska Trip

We'll never forget our family trip to Alaska and all the adventure we enjoyed together. We spent time at Camp Denali and hiking the surrounding area. The boys enjoyed hiking up to the peaks and riding the Alaskan railway to explore the countryside. We covered so much ground and saw a Moose grazing with her calves. Later we viewed the mountain …
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Witness incredible wildlife migrations

Top 5 Wildlife Destinations

What are the top five destinations if you want to see incredible animals? At the top of our list: Africa, Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Alaska, and Costa Rica! Spread across five distinct ecological zones from the northernmost tip of the globe down to its frigid south pole, Adventure Life has tours that will immerse you in the best wildlife.
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A couple kayaking through the pristine waters of Alaska

Our Alaska Small Ship Adventure

We spent over a week in Alaska going from Sitka to Juneau. Lots of kayaking, icebergs, bears, and so many whales! An incredible group of people aboard ship. They call this a small ship cruise, but it was so much more of an adventure than cruise!
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Mendenhall Glacier

Alaska Cruise on the Baranof Dream

I took my granddaughter to Alaska for her 8th grade graduation, we had an amazing time on our Alaska Cruise. We enjoyed delicious food, wonderful activities, and incredibly views. We I encourage any and everyone to take this Alaska cruise. Awesome!!!
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Puget Sound cruise on the Safari Endeavor

Safari Endeavor Un-cruise Christening

Our Un-cruise Christening on the Safari Endeavor. I am absolutely honored to have taken part in the inaugural journey of the Safari Endeavor before she ventures on to Alaska this summer. We had the pleasure of staying aboard the ship over the weekend and kayaking, eating gourmet food, and relaxing. My un-cruise experience surpassed every …
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Bear sighting in Alaska

Wildlife of Alaska

Alaska's animals will be the stars of the show during your visit! Several species of bears and moose dominate the landscape, while seals and seabirds inhabit the coastlines. Whale watching is a major attraction, and you may even get a lucky glimpse of playful sea otters. Prepare yourself for a WILD experience!
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Waterfalls & Whales!

Marissa, Adventure Life Trip Planner, shared a short video from her Alaska trip. In mid-May, Marissa spent a week in the famous panhandle. Spreading her time between hiking to caves, a camping trip, taking a polar plunge, and sea kayaking in one of the last remaining frontiers, her home-base for her Alaska voyage was the 49-passenger expedition …
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Lupins!

The Wet, Wild World of Alaska

Short musings about the fabulous Un-Cruise my husband Richard and I took in Southeast Alaska (booked by our fabulous travel agents, Sue and Robin at Travel Cruise Connections, through Adventure Life!), followed up by a trip to Denali National Park. Small boat cruising is definitely the best way to experience Alaska's natural wonders!
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Kayaking in Alaska

Terri & Mary's Alaska Cruise on the Wilderness Discoverer

The Alaska trip of a lifetime for my 77 year-old mom aboard the Wilderness Explorer! We got to hike in Denali National park, kayak and snorkel in the Alaskan waters, visit with native Alaskans and watch glaciers calve into the sea. Sharing these experiences with my mom was truly amazing!
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Alaskan totem poles

Alaska Overview

Our nation's 49th state went unnoticed by travelers for so long. This introduction to Alaska gives just a few of the reasons why it is now being recognized as such an attractive destination. Alaska offers unique experiences right within our own country for savvy and novice travelers alike.
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Wolves nuzzling in the snow

Mating Season

Mating season – the best time of year for wildlife enthusiasts! With destinations to every corner of the globe, Adventure Life is your key to seeing nature's most fascinating breeding rituals, from the dance of the blue-footed boobies in the Galapagos Islands to the playful, nuzzling interactions of the wolves of Yellowstone.
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Breaching Orca Whale

Whale Watching Season Upon Us

Each year various whale species make their migration from the cold waters near Alaska to warmer conditions. Right now, we are amid fantastic whale watching opportunities in different locations along the Pacific, including Hawaii and Baja Mexico
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Mendenhall Glacier with field of Fireweed in Juneau, Alaska

Wild Alaska!

Enter an untamed wilderness that allows opportunities to have up close experiences with the natural wonders of Alaska. Moose, caribou, brown & black bears, and bald eagles greet you as you explore by land. While cruising, keep an eye out for humpback whales, orcas, otters, and porpoises. Zodiac and kayak excursions give access to more remote …
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Just a comparison in size

The Small Ship Advantage

Learn the BIG differences of small ship expeditions compared to the huge, more traditional cruises. Fewer passengers means having the complete attention of the crew, personalized activities, and more time to really explore Alaska!
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Photo Courtesy of North Face Lodge

Visiting Fairbanks

Fairbanks is known as "the Golden Heart of Alaska," some say because of the discovery of gold there in 1902, some due to its location, and still others claim the name for the character of the city’s inhabitants.
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Reindeer looking for the herd

Alaska's Urban Hub: Anchorage

Anchorage is an urban hub of Alaska, located in the south central part of the state. It is one of the oldest Alaskan cities, and now it is a booming city with a vibrant population.
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Harbor seals in Glacier Bay

Juneau Alaska

Juneau is Alaska's capital city, and though not the largest, it may be the most full of contrast. It is bustling metropolis in the heart of the Tongass National Forest.
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Coastal Brown Bear, Salmon Stream on Chichagof Island

Alaska's Inside Passage

Traveling Alaska's Inside Passage from Juneau to Sitka on the National Geographic Quest
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