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Adventure Life offers the 126 best United States cruises for you to explore beautiful Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, the cultural treasures of New England and the East Coast, or the spectacular western mountain ranges. We help you select from a selection of small cruise ships carrying under 500 passengers that can zip through areas inaccessible by larger ships, take guests ashore in small groups to immerse themselves in local culture and history, offer local naturalist guides and entertainers on board, and are staffed with English-speaking crew members. Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Whale Watching, and Kayaking are among the favorite activities available in . Our United States cruises start at $3,499 for 6 to 29 days. Our local experts can help you plan your United States adventure and make sure that it's the best experience possible.
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Humpback Whale Alaska's Inside Passage
from $7,240
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
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Fishing
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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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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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Kayaking around Alaska
from $5,500
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Wild, Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore Robert and Crow Islands
  • See the beauty of LeConte Glacier
  • Encounter black bears and sea otter
  • Hike the outwash field of glaciers
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Juneau / Juneau
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Sail round-trip from Juneau on an 8-day Alaska cruise aboard Wilderness Legacy. Explore Robert and Crow Islands, LeConte Glacier, Thomas Bay, Kuiu Island, Chichagof Island, and rarely visited Glacier Bay. Spot whales, bears, otters, and sea lions. Experience kayaking, skiff rides, hikes, and breathtaking landscapes in remote wilderness.
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Exploring Alaska's glaciers
from $6,400
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Last Frontier Adventure

Sitka to Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Admiralty Dream
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • See marine life in Frederick Sound
  • Participate on hiking in Sitka
  • Kayak along the Waterfall Coast
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Sitka / Juneau
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This Last Frontier Adventure aboard Admiralty Dream is an 8-day small-ship cruise that offers more time in wilderness areas and a higher level of activity as you explore Alaska from Sitka to Juneau. The dynamic itinerary features hiking rainforest trails, kayaking in a glacial fjord, and scouting marine animals in Frederick Sound.
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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon
from $8,800
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Alaska's Glacier Country

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover orca and humpback whales
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing
  • Admire Alaska's natural beauty
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Make the most out of this 8-day cruise aboard Safari Quest as you explore the wilderness and encounter marine animals by kayaking, paddle boarding and taking a skiff into remote inlets. Never miss the beautiful Blue glaciers that can capture your heart while looking at it.
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Family - Family on skiff with the Legacy
from $7,500
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Kids in Nature, Wild Woolly and Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore Robert and Crow Islands
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Search for Coastal Brown Bears
  • Visit Land of Kushtaka
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Juneau / Juneau
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Embark on an 8-day Alaska family cruise from Juneau aboard Wilderness Legacy. Explore Robert and Crow Islands, LeConte Glacier, Thomas Bay, Kuiu Island, Chichagof Island, and Glacier Bay’s rarely visited Outer Bay. Spot whales, sea lions, sea otters, black and brown bears, and hike trails. Discover Alaska’s wild beauty by skiff, kayak, or snorkel.
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Hiking on glacier
from $5,500
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Adult Tranquility, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore Alaska's Capital City
  • See black bears and sea otter
  • Witness the beauty of Thomas Bay
  • Search for Coastal Brown Bears
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Alaska with Glacier Bay Adult-only cruise Juneau roundtrip aboard Wilderness Legacy. Enjoy a unique adventure in Alaska’s untouched wilderness, making unforgettable memories.
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $4,400
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Alaska Fjords & Glaciers

Juneau to Ketchikan - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore glacial landscapes
  • See whales and wildlife
  • Navigate Wrangell Narrows
  • Kayak along the Alaskan coast
  • Explore Misty Fjords
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Juneau / Ketchikan
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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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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $4,800
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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Kayak Icy Strait
  • Cruise Tracy Arm
  • Hike Chichagof Island
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Make the most out of this 8-day cruise aboard Wilderness Adventurer as you explore the wilderness and encounter marine animals by kayaking, paddle boarding and taking a skiff into remote inlets. Never miss the beautiful Blue glaciers that can capture your heart while looking at it.
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Moose found on an Alaska wildlife tour
from $4,400
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Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Admire Alaskan wildlife
  • Visit Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Hike down Fairweather Mountain
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Juneau / Juneau
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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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Port of Juneau, Alaska
from $4,800
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Alaska's Fjords & Glaciers with Ketchikan

Juneau to Ketchikan - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer
  • Explore Endicott Arm Fjord
  • Visit Dawes Glacier
  • Whale Watching Frederick Sound
  • Experience Misty Fjords
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Juneau / Ketchikan
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Snorkeling
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Variable
Journey from Juneau to Ketchikan on an 8-day Alaska expedition cruise aboard the Discoverer. Navigate fjords, glaciers, and remote waterways. Spot whales in Frederick Sound, seals at Dawes Glacier, and bears near Behm Canal. Experience kayaking, hiking, and skiff excursions through Alaska’s pristine wilderness and Misty Fjords.
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Kayaking in Alaska.
from $5,700
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Kids in Nature: Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore Glacier Bay
  • Spot Humpback Whales
  • Hike Chichagof Island
  • Cruise Tracy Arm
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Juneau / Juneau
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Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Take an 8-day Alaska cruise round-trip from Juneau aboard Wilderness Discoverer. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait, and Tracy Arm Fjord. Go kayaking, hiking, and wildlife watching with experienced guides. Spot whales, bears, and sea lions in their natural habitats across Alaska’s stunning coastal landscapes and remote waterways.
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
from $4,202
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Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka - Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • 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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Variable
Board the National Geographic Sea Lion on this 6-day Wild Alaska Escape cruise exploring the coasts and forests of Alaska. Visit ports such as Sitka, Juneau, and Haines, and wild islands of the inside passage.
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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $5,800
EBD 10%
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Adult Escape: Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore Glacier Bay
  • Spot Humpback Whales
  • Hike Chichagof Island
  • Cruise Tracy Arm
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Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Take an 8-day round-trip cruise from Juneau aboard Wilderness Discoverer to explore Alaska’s wilderness. Visit Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, and Frederick Sound. Observe whales, bears, and sea lions in their natural habitats. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and skiff excursions led by experienced naturalists throughout the journey.
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Sunrise at Crown Point, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
from $3,675
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Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History

Portland - Clarkston - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • Sail under Portland’s iconic bridge
  • See majestic Multnomah Falls
  • Taste wine in charming Walla Walla
  • Visit historic Whitman Mission site
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Portland / Clarkston
Activities
Wine Tasting
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Experience a 6-day cruise on the Columbia and Snake rivers aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion, and savor exquisite local cuisine and wines curated by Food & Wine's Ray Isle. Explore stunning landscapes through guided hikes and kayaking while learning about the region's rich history and geology from expert naturalists.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $7,027
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore Sitka’s heritage
  • Visit Petersburg’s fishing town
  • Observe Inian Islands wildlife
  • Experience Glacier Bay’s fjords
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Sitka / Juneau
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Biking
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Variable
Experience Alaska on an 8-day cruise from Sitka to Juneau aboard the National Geographic Venture, exploring fjords, glaciers, and marine wildlife. Immerse yourself in Glacier Bay National Park while learning about whale behavior from expert guides.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $7,240
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore Sitka’s rich heritage
  • Kayak Southeast Alaska fjords
  • Spot orcas and humpback whales
  • Cruise Tracy Arm’s icy waters
  • Visit charming Petersburg town
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Sitka / Juneau
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Village Visits, Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Join an 8-day National Geographic Quest from Sitka to Juneau, where you explore stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and wildlife-filled waters. With expert guides, hike through forests, kayak past icebergs, visit historic Petersburg, and see whales, sea lions, and bald eagles up close.
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Halawa Bay on Molokai
from $6,900
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Hawaiian Seascapes

Kona to Molokai - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Enjoy a paʻina and jam session
  • Take part in exploration activities
  • Visit the Puu Waawaa Sanctuary
  • Snorkel among coral gardens
  • Explore the island history
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Kailua Kona / Molokai
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Board the boutique yacht Safari Explorer for an 8-day cruise of the Hawaiian paradise between four islands - Moloka'i, Lana'i, Maui, and Hawaii. Snorkel, paddle board, kayak, explore by skiff, or hike at Lana'i Island, then visit the Humpback Marine Sanctuary and search for dolphins & whales along the way.
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