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Our Favorite Pacific Northwest Trips

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10 Top Whale Watching Cruises in the Pacific Northwest

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Wilderness Cruise	$5,700	13	Sep 03, 2025	Thirteen days take you through the Inside Passages and Glacier Bay National Park, encountering remote wilderness, Native culture, and history. Set sail onboard Safari Explorer searching for the mighty humpback whale, orcas, harbor seals, and Steller's sea lions. Celebrate with a toast to nature's handiwork. 0
Puget Sound & San Juan Islands Cruise	$5,100	8	May 05, 2025	Embark on an 8-day adventure to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands aboard American Constellation. Cruise to historic coastal towns. Explore wildlife and scenic beauty with excursions to Butchart Gardens and Olympic National Park. 0
Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia	$11,100	14	May 12, 2025	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. 0
Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia	$10,404	14	Apr 27, 2026	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. 0
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii - Northbound	$11,189	15	Apr 29, 2025	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. 0
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise	$10,200	16	Sep 15, 2025	Embark on a 16-day Alaska cruise from Juneau to Seattle aboard American Constellation, exploring historic ports, stunning glaciers, and diverse wildlife. Discover the beauty of Alaska’s Inside Passage in comfort and style. 0
Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands	$4,700	13	Sep 20, 2025	This 13-day adventure on a small ship cruise takes you through the Inside Passage and to Glacier Bay. Seeing whales and other wildlife while paddling or hiking through the wilderness is an unforgettable experience. Over the course of thirteen days, explore Glacier Bay National Park's inside passages as well as the surrounding nature, local culture, and history. 0
Cruise To Alaska : Inside Passage with Glacier Bay & Olympic National Park	$8,000	13	May 11, 2025	Cruise Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages and visit Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site during this 13-day adventure aboard Safari Quest. Explore Ketchikan, Thomas Bay, and Chichagof Island. 0
Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Wilderness Cruise	$4,300	13	Sep 27, 2025	On this 13-day small ship tour onboard Safari Endeavour, explore the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay. Whales and wildlife, kayaking, and hiking are just some of the activities available. Thirteen days immerse you in the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay National Park, as well as secluded landscapes, native culture, and history. 0
Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise	$6,600	8	May 28, 2026	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. 0

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2 Luxury Cruises of the Pacific Northwest

Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge

4-8 Days from $6,008

Explore the wilderness of British Columbia from the luxurious Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge on a flexible itinerary. This seven-home luxury estate offers active travelers an opportunity to get away from the noise of society and enjoy nature while you ride horses, hike, explore thousands of acres of woods on ATVs, and relax in the luxury and serenity of the resort.

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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

8 Days from $5,300

Experience the perfect blend of city life and natural beauty in Vancouver, followed by Alaska’s majestic landscapes and wildlife on this 8-day cruise aboard the Silver Moon. Sail through Alaska’s Inside Passage and visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Seward for totem poles, glaciers, and historic sites.

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Pacific Northwest Highlights
While many developed areas seem to go against nature, there are a lot of ingrained features in Seattle and the whole of the Pacific Northwest that do their best to incorporate nature into their very fiber, from front-lawn vegetable gardens, to the many trees on every street, the area's residents embrace the powerful presence of the nature that has shaped the region.

Your trip could include navigations around the glacial fjords of San Juan or a hike through the Olympic Mountains. A cruise along the Snake River will wind you through the majestic Pacific Northwest, traversing an intricate system of locks, and ultimately draining into the Columbia River, where you can catch breathtaking views of the proud Cascade Mountains.

Testimonials

"As big as the city is, there’s an omnipresent feeling that nature still rules the roost."
–Nick Wojtasik, Seattle resident & travel writer.

"The scenic mountain views are incredible."
-Matt Tarchick, travel enthusiast & self-proclaimed serial adventurer.