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Discover the heartwarming charm and breathtaking wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy the best of this wonderful destination aboard a cruise that will take you from Vancouver to Seattle, then to the San Juan IslandsJohnstone Strait, and finally Astoria. This is a fantastic way to see some of North America's most beautiful and wildlife-rich areas, all from the comfort of a small cruise ship. You will have the opportunity to go hikingkayaking, observe wildlife or simply relax and enjoy the incredible scenery. All you have to do is click here to have one of our specialized travel advisors give you the advice you need to start planning your trip.
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Hatley Castle, Victoria
from $5,897
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Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Seattle
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the powerful wilderness and warm charm of the Pacific Northwest over a wide-ranging week in the San Juan Islands and British Columbia on an 8-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Venture. Explore remote islands and sail through channels that teem with sea life and visit charming towns and First Nations heritage sites.
  • Learn the histories of First Nation
  • Search for killer whales
  • Enjoy a private evening event
  • Kayak and hike the wildlife coasts
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Sunrise at Crown Point, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
from $4,243
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Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History - Eastbound

Portland - Clarkston - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
Starts / Ends
Portland / Clarkston
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Wine Tasting, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • 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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Sunken Garden at Butchart Garden, British Columbia
from $5,100
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Puget Sound & San Juan Islands Cruise

Roundtrip Seattle - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Seattle
Activities
Whale Watching, Village Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Visit Anacortes
  • Traverse the San Juan Islands
  • Visit Butchart Gardens
  • See wildlife in San Juan Islands
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Columbia River Gorge
from $4,105
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Highlights of the Columbia River

Portland Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard American Pride
Starts / Ends
Portland / Portland
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 6-day Columbia River cruise aboard American Pride. This journey offers direct access to local culture, history, and Pacific Northwest landscapes.
  • Discover Astoria’s maritime history
  • Discover Native history
  • See Multnomah Falls cascade
  • Learn Mount St. Helens eruption
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Scenic Landscape
from $6,409
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Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History - Eastbound

Portland - Clarkston - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
Activity Level
Variable
The Sea Lion hosts this 8-day excursion from Portland, Oregon towards Clarkston, Washington. Along the way, pass through Hells Canyon, visit the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Refuge, zodiac & kayak your way along the Palouse River, and witness the Columbia River Gorge.
  • Bike or walk along the river
  • Zodiak or kayak the Palouse River
  • Jet boat through Hells Canyon
  • Explore the Lewis & Clark Refuge
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Columbia River Gorge
from $3,890
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Columbia River Gorge Cruise

Roundtrip Portland - 7 Day Itinerary aboard American Pride
Starts / Ends
Portland / Portland
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 7-day Columbia River Gorge cruise aboard American Pride. Explore Portland, Hood River, The Dalles, and Kalama. Discover the pioneers at the Oregon Trail’s end and learn about the region’s history at museums like the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and the Fort Dalles Museum.
  • Discover Hood River’s museums
  • Walk through The Dalles
  • Visit Mount St. Helens
  • Taste local wines from Hood River
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The still water of the Palouse River
from $5,827
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Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History

Fall Season - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
Activity Level
Variable
The Sea Bird takes you on this 8-day Pacific Northwest cruise along the Columbia and Snake Rivers, including zodiac & kayak excursions, hiking and biking opportunities, and visits to the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Refuge, the Columbia River Gorge, and Hells Canyon.
  • Trek up the iconic Beacon Rock
  • Zodiak or kayak the Palouse River
  • Jet boat through Hells Canyon
  • Explore the Lewis & Clark Refuge
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Columbia River Gorge
from $6,060
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Portland - Clarkston - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Song
Starts / Ends
Portland / Richland
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American Song, navigating the Columbia & Snake Rivers. Cruise past Mount Hood, reliving the golden age of riverboats. Explore Astoria's Victorian charm and visit Fort Clatsop. Journey through history in The Dalles, Richland, and Pendleton, culminating in the majestic landscapes of Hells Canyon.
  • Explore Astoria's Victorian charm
  • Step ashore in Kalama
  • Discover Richland's scenic trails
  • Cruise the legendary Snake River
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A bear catches a fish as it swims upstream
from $5,961
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Voyage to Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
Starts / Ends
Ketchikan / Ketchikan
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day roundtrip Alaska cruise from Ketchican aboard National Geographic Venture takes you to Prince Rupert, Great Bear Rainforest and Union Passage as you enjoy an active itinerary featuring ample opportunities to hike, kayak, and explore a northern rainforest brimming with wildlife.
  • Kayak across Great Bear
  • Look our for Kermode bears
  • Swim at hot spring pools
  • Experience unique landscapes
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Explore the Snake River in the Pacific Northwest of the US
from $6,355
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Clarkston to Portland - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Jazz
Starts / Ends
Clarkston / Portland
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an unforgettable 9-day Columbia & Snake Rivers cruise aboard American Jazz. Experience scenic landscapes, historic towns, and diverse wildlife. Highlights include traveling through Hells Canyon, Columbia River Gorge, and Mount St. Helens.
  • Visit Multnomah Falls
  • Explore vineyards and local artwork
  • Witness volcanic remains
  • Sail through Hells Canyon
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Bald eagles resting
from $11,100
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Observe a traditional performance
  • Learn about the local cultures
  • Search for humpback whales
  • Kayak Misty Fjord’s waters
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A Bald Eagle catches a fish.
from $10,404
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Sitka
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Explore San Juan and Gulf Islands
  • Observe a moving First Nations
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
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Three Killer Whales swimming side by side.
from $11,189
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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii - Northbound

Vancouver - Sitka - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Ford's Terror
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Sail into deep fjords & channels
  • Encounter & observe varied wildlife
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
  • Kayak in Misty Fjord's backwaters
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Mendenhall Glacier
from $5,400
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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

Vancouver to Seward - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Seward
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Witness Vancouver’s 360-degree view
  • Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage
  • Discover Ketchikan’s totem poles
  • Visit Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier
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Whale watching in Alaska
from $5,700
EBD 10%
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Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Wilderness Cruise

13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Watch for whales at Frederick Sound
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Aerial view of Juneau, Alaska
from $4,700
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

13 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Watch for whales at Frederick Sound
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San Juan Islands
from $8,000
EBD 10%
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Cruise To Alaska : Inside Passage with Glacier Bay & Olympic National Park

Seattle - Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Juneau
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Experience wilderness kayaking
  • Watch for whales
  • Tour LeConte Bay iceberg gardens
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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 Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Seattle
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Explore downtown Juneau
  • Watch for Haines wildlife
  • Cruise Glacier Bay National Park
  • Visit Wrangell’s Tlingit sites
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