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Experience the rugged beauty and abundant wildlife of the Pacific Northwest with Adventure Life's selection of small ship cruises to Seattle for 2026. Join us on a journey to explore the San Juan Islands and British Columbia on an 8 to 15-day sailing expedition aboard National Geographic Venture and Quest. Search for killer whales, kayak the wildlife coasts, and discover the histories of First Nations. Engage in activities like hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing as you sail through channels teeming with sea life. Delve into the local cultures, observe orcas, and visit Glacier Bay National Park. Don't miss the chance to sail into deep fjords, kayak in backwaters, and encounter varied wildlife on this remarkable adventure. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Hatley Castle, Victoria
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Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • 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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Seattle / Seattle
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Urban Exploration
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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.
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Whale watching in Alaska
from $9,900
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle to Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Watch for whales at Frederick Sound
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Seattle / Juneau
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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.
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San Juan Islands
from $8,800
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle - Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Experience wilderness kayaking
  • Watch for whales
  • Tour LeConte Bay iceberg gardens
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Seattle / Juneau
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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.
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Aerial view of Juneau, Alaska
from $5,800
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle to Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Watch for whales at Frederick Sound
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Seattle / Juneau
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Variable
This 13-day small ship adventure takes you through the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay aboard Wilderness Legacy. Spot whales and wildlife while paddling or hiking through the wilderness. Over the course of thirteen days, explore Glacier Bay National Park’s inside passages, nature, local culture, and history.
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
from $5,800
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Juneau -Seattle - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Endeavour
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Connect with Tlingit culture
  • Watch for whales at Icy Strait
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Juneau / Seattle
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
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.
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Whale watching in Alaska
from $10,400
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Treasures of the Inside Passage

Juneau to Seattle - 14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore Tracy Arm and Dawes Glacier
  • Kayak in Misty Fjords wilderness
  • Wander around Baranof and Chichagof
  • Visit Victoria’s Old Town
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Seattle
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Biking, Kayaking, Hiking, Village Visits, Whale Watching
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Variable
Sail on a 14-day cruise from Juneau to Seattle aboard National Geographic Quest. Cruise Tracy Arm, Glacier Bay National Park, and Misty Fjords. Kayak remote coves, hike forested islands, search for whales and bears, and visit Alert Bay and Victoria for cultural insight.
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