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12-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise adventure between Seattle and Juneau. In quaint Friday Harbor, discover its maritime history, art galleries, and a fascinating Whale Museum. Take in the pure, wilderness air and fill your days through the passage with splendid scenery, relaxation, and plenty of onboard activities. Explore Tlingit culture, and the notoriou...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Cruise through Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages
    • View glaciers and float among the ice-rich waters of Tracy Arm
    • Wildlife and whale watching in Frederick Sound
    • Up-close exploration in Misty Fjords National Monument
    • Transit the winding Wrangell Narrows and wildlife-rich Behm Canal
    • Kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiffing amidst glacial landscapes
    • Discover Tlingit culture in Ketchikan and at Wrangell’s Chief Shakes Tribal House
    • Visit The Whale Museum in quaint Friday Harbor

What's this trip about?

    12-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise adventure between Seattle and Juneau. In quaint Friday Harbor, discover its maritime history, art galleries, and a fascinating Whale Museum. Take in the pure, wilderness air and fill your days through the passage with splendid scenery, relaxation, and plenty of onboard activities. Explore Tlingit culture, and the notorious Creek Street, once a red-light district in downtown Ketchikan. Explore glacial landscapes marked by moraines, muskegs, and mud. Adventure and natural beauty are sure to please whether you choose kayaking, paddle boarding, skiff riding, or hiking today.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySeattle
End CityJuneau

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Dolphin Swim
  • History
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • All onboard meals
    • Non-alcoholic beverages
    • Exclusive transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark day
    • Entry fees to national parks/preserves
    • Most from-the-vessel adventure activities and equipment
    • Wellness program
    • Hot tub, sauna, fitness equipment, and yoga mats

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Seattle, Washington – Embarkation

Welcome to Seattle! Depending on your vessel, you’ll sail north from downtown Seattle admiring the waterfront skyline view, or depart from Fishermen’s Terminal transiting the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks where you're lowered twenty feet into the Salish Sea.

Day 2: Friday Harbor, Washington

In quaint Friday Harbor, discover its maritime history, art galleries, and a fascinating Whale Museum. Gunkhole close to shore by skiff or kayak as you explore the serene San Juan Islands—an archipelago

of islands first charted by the Spanish in 1791.

Day 3: Salish Sea / Canada’s Inside Passage

Mountains rise higher and fjords become more dramatic. Intricate waterways and fjords alongside temperate rainforests are ideal for sighting orca, seals, sea lions, sea otters, dolphins, porpoise, sea birds, and spotting bald eagles from on deck. Unlock the natural hi...

Day 4: Canada’s Inside Passage

Take in the pure, wilderness air and fill your days through the passage with splendid scenery, relaxation, and plenty of onboard activities. Your expedition team aims to entertain and keep you busy with engaging presentations, games, and enlightening narration.

Day 5: Canada’s Inside Passage

Pass the ghost town of Butedale, on British Columbia’s Princess Royal Island, before passing through Prince Rupert, BC and crossing the US/Canadian border into Alaska.

Day 6: Ketchikan, Alaska

Alaska’s southernmost city and “salmon capital of the world” also claims fame to having the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles. Explore Tlingit culture, and the notorious Creek Street, once a red-light district in downtown Ketchikan.

Day 7: Misty Fjords National Monument

Home to nearly every ecosystem in Southeast Alaska—stunning glacial valleys filled with seawater, untouched wetlands and estuaries, and 3,000-foot vertical cliffs that are a haven for wildlife. Soak in the splendor of this largely unknown corner of the world with an up-close look at this majestic, 2.3 million-acre wilderness.

Day 8: Behm Canal

Wildlife abounds in Behm Canal and the surrounding Tongass National Forest—orca, porpoise, seals, sea lions, brown and black bears, mink, marten, eagles, and otters. Paddle along pristine waterways or venture out on an intertidal shore walk.

Day 9: Wrangell / Wrangell Narrows

Home to native culture, wildlife, and wonder—Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska. Brush up on your Tlingit culture and view recently carved totem poles at Kiksetti Totem Park. Wander past the fishing marina to the famed and historically significant Chief Sha...

Day 10: Glacial Landscapes

Step into the back country of Alaska's wilderness, in an area known for glaciers and rich in gold and quartz. Explore glacial landscapes marked by moraines, muskegs, and mud. Adventure and natural beauty are sure to please whether you choose kayaking, paddle boarding, skiff riding, or hiking today.

Day 11: Thomas Bay

Choose kayaking and a forest trek on a scenic backcountry trail. Discover the origin of its "Devil's Country" nickname and hear legends about the area’s mythical shape-shifting creatures called Kushtaka.

Day 12: Tracy Arm Wilderness / Frederick Sound

At the end of Tracy Arm, a winding fjord with sheer granite walls and large floating icebergs, sits the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Explore Frederick Sound—summer feeding ground for humpback whales. Keep watch for humpbacks, orca, and Steller sea lions.

Day 13: Juneau, Alaska – Disembark

Disembark after breakfast and transfer directly to the Juneau airport or begin your add-on overnight stay or extended land tour.

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Price From $3,495
Price per day$269
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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Safari Endeavour, Safari Explorer, Safari Quest, Wilderness Adventurer, Wilderness Discoverer, Wilderness Explorer
Safari Endeavour Aboard this spacious expedition vessel, three decks offer ample outside vantage points for taking in daytime sights and the sparkling night sky with new friends. Interior spaces including the intimate lounge, cask wine bar, and cozy library provide comfortable and relaxing spaces to sit back with a book and glass of wine, gather for presentations, or to share experiences from the day. The fully-stocked, marble-topped bar in the lounge is a magnet for activity and mingling. Ready for adventure at a moment’s notice, the Safari Endeavour is fully loaded with adventure equipment: kayaks; paddle boards; inflatable skiffs; hiking poles; yoga mats; and snorkel gear and wetsuits; plus, a hydrophone for listening to below-surface sounds and a bow-mounted underwater camera. For those moments when attention turns to relaxation, the vessel comes equipped with two hot tubs, fitness equipment, yoga mats, and a massage suite. There are five cabin categories aboard the Safari Endeavour: Master; Commander; Captain; Admiral; and Commodore Suite. Depending on the category, singles, doubles or triples can be accommodated. Common to all cabins are: Flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station; air conditioning; desk and chair; private bath with shower; generous storage and closet space. Safari Explorer Designed for comfort, with an elegant atmosphere, and in the spirit of adventure, the Safari Explorer is a perfect platform of discovery. Three public decks make it easy to see action in the water and provide plenty of room for relaxing and breathing fresh air. An intimate Wine Library, salon, and inviting dining room encourage mingling and camaraderie among guests. The Safari Explorer is adventure equipped: kayaks; paddle boards; inflatable skiffs; snorkel equipment and wet suits; and hiking poles and a full-beam swim step for easy access in the water. A hydrophone provides the opportunity to listen to below-surface sounds and a bow-mounted underwater camera pipes the action to the lounge and to TVs in each cabin. The spa area includes a large on-deck hot tub (Alaska only), sauna, fitness equipment, yoga mats, and complimentary massage. There are six cabin categories aboard the Safari Explorer: Single; Master; Commander; Captain; Admiral; and Commodore Suite. Depending on the cabin, singles, doubles or triples can be accommodated. Common to all cabins are: Heated tile floors in bathroom; air conditioning; Tempur-Pedic® memory foam mattresses; flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station; view windows (no portholes); private bath with shower. Safari Quest Unwind into adventure aboard our 22-guest boutique yacht. Four decks offer invigorating spaces to get away from it all and take in up-close views of surrounding wilderness. Recap the day's activities, relax, or watch a movie on the wide screen TV in the comfortable and sophisticated salon. The yacht also features a fully stocked bar and a library with large view windows for reading or discussing marine life with fellow guests. Ready for adventure, the Safari Quest is equipped with kayaks, paddle boards, skiffs, and hiking poles, includes a full-beam swim step for easy access to water activities, and hydrophones for listening to below-surface sounds. The onboard wellness program includes a hot tub and fitness equipment in the sun lounge. There are four cabin categories aboard the Safari Quest: Single; Mariner; Commander; and Captains. Captains are suited for single and double accommodation. Common to all cabins are: Heated tile floors in bathroom; air conditioning; private bath with shower; Tempur-Pedic® memory foam mattresses; flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station. Wilderness Adventurer The Wilderness Adventurer’s interior complements the wild places it sails through and both public and private spaces are amenity-full. The main lounge evokes the feel of a wilderness lodge or neighborhood pub, with a long bar made from reclaimed Alaskan yellow cedar. Three accessible decks are ideal for keeping watch for wildlife and taking in the outdoors. The sun deck features roomy space for lounging and the observation deck offers over-the-top viewing from the bow. The vessel is outfitted with adventure gear including kayaks, paddle boards, skiffs, hiking poles, wet suits and snorkel equipment, and yoga mats. The EZ Dock launch platform on the main deck makes getting into the water a cinch. A hydrophone and a bow-mounted underwater camera share the sounds and sights below the surface. The onboard wellness program includes a hot tub and fitness equipment. There are three cabin categories aboard the Wilderness Adventurer: Navigator; Trailblazer; and Pathfinder. Pathfinder cabins accommodate singles and doubles. Common to all cabins are: Flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station; private bath with shower; a view window (no portholes). Wilderness Discoverer Active adventure is top-of-mind aboard the Wilderness Discoverer. Complementing the wilderness outside, the décor of the main lounge including reclaimed Alaskan yellow cedar on the bar top evokes the feel of a National Park. The casual, welcoming ambiance of the lounge and dining room with an open floor plan between them creates easy camaraderie among guests. Three public decks are easily accessible—the sun deck features both covered and open spaces for viewing no matter the weather, and the bow and observation deck offer unencumbered views. The Wilderness Discoverer comes equipped for adventure with kayaks, paddle boards, skiffs, hiking poles, wet suits and snorkel equipment, and yoga mats. The EZ Dock launch platform makes getting into the water a cinch. A hydrophone transmits below-surface sounds and a bow-mounted underwater camera shows the action. For wellness and relaxation, the vessel offers two hot tubs and fitness equipment. There are four cabin categories aboard the Wilderness Discoverer: Navigator; Trailblazer; Pathfinder; and Explorer. Depending on the cabin, singles, doubles or triples can be accommodated. Common to all cabins are: Air conditioning; flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station, private bath with shower; a view window (no portholes). Wilderness Explorer To complement the wild, natural surroundings, the interior of the 74-guest Wilderness Explorer has intentionally been designed with a Pacific Northwest feel including the nautical-themed main lounge. The open-seating format of the dining room and ample space on deck encourage guest-to-guest interaction on this small ship. This expedition vessel has three accessible decks; enjoy over-the-top views from the bow, watch sparkling stars from the upper deck hot tub, and relax in the sun lounge. The Wilderness Explorer is equipped for active adventure and is outfitted with kayaks, paddle boards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles, and yoga mats, a hydrophone for listening below the water, and a bow-mounted underwater camera for viewing in-water action. An EZ Dock launch platform allows for easy access into the water. Onboard wellness amenities include fitness equipment and hot tub. There are three cabin categories aboard the Wilderness Explorer: Trailblazer; Pathfinder; and Explorer. Explorer accommodates single and double accommodations. Common to all cabins are: Flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station; air conditioning; private bath with shower; view windows.
Safari Endeavour 84 guests 42 cabins 34-35 crew members 232 feet in length 37 feet wide Cruising speed of 10 knots Built in 1983 by "Jeff Boat" Shipyard Renovated in 2012 Registered in United States 2.5:1 Guest-to-crew ratio Master 103-104, 212, 301-302 Fixed queen, or fixed twin beds; desk and chair; view window or portholes; private bath and shower Commander 303-308, 311-322 Fixed twin beds; desk and chair; view windows; private bath with shower Captain 105-112, 203-204, 209-210 King or twin beds; desk and chair; view window; private bath and shower Admiral 201-202, 309 King or twin beds; refrigerator; desk and chair; view window; private bath with shower Commodore Suite 205-208 Sitting area; king or twin beds; Tempur-pedic® products; refrigerator; view windows; French doors and step out balcony; private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower Safari Explorer 36 guests (up to 40 w/ triples) 18 cabins 14-15 crew members 145 feet in length 36 feet wide Cruising speed of 10 knots Built in 1998 by Freeport Shipbuilding; renovated in 2008 Registered in United States 2:1 Guest-to-crew ratio Master B3, B7-B14 Queen or twin beds; view window and windowed door; private bath with shower Commander B15-B16 King or twin beds; view window and windowed door; private bath with shower Captain B2 King or twin beds; view window and windowed door; private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower Admiral B1, C1-C2 King or twin beds; windowed door or view windows; private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower Commodore Suite A1-A2 Separate sitting area; king or twin beds; view window and a sliding glass door opening to a small balcony; private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower Single B6 Queen bed; view window; windowed door; private bath with shower Safari Quest 22 guests 11 cabins 9 crew members 120 feet in length 29 feet wide Cruising speed of 10 knots Built in 1992 by Shear Yachts; renovated in 2013 Registered in United States 2:1 Guest-to-crew ratio Mariner C1-C4, C6 King, queen, or twin beds; elevated port lights (not suitable for viewing); private bath with shower Commander B2 Queen bed; view window; private bath with shower Captain A1-A4 King, queen, or twin beds; sliding glass door opening to a small balcony; private bath with shower Single B1 Twin bed; view window; private bath with shower (Pullman berth available) Wilderness Adventurer  60 guests 30 cabins 25 crew members 160 feet in length 39 feet wide Cruising speed of 9.5 knots Built in 1984 by Blount Boats; renovated in 2011 Registered in United States 3:1 Guest-to-crew ratio Navigator 200-208, 210 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower Trailblazer 301-302, 307-320 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower Pathfinder 303-306 Outside entry; double bed; view window; private bath with shower Wilderness Discoverer  76 guests 38 cabins 26 crew members 176 feet in length 39 feet wide Cruising speed of 10 knots Built in 1992 by Blount Boats; renovated in 2011 Registered in United States 3:1 Guest-to-crew ratio Navigator 201, 203-208, 210 Queen or twin beds; view window, private bath with shower Trailblazer 310-325 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath and shower Explorer 400-403 Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower Pathfinder 300-309 Outside entry; queen, double bed or double bed with bench seat; view window; private bath with shower Wilderness Explorer 74 guests 37 cabins 26 crew members 186 feet in length 38 feet wide Cruising speed of 11 knots Built in 1976; renovated in 2012 Registered in United States 3:1 Guest-to-crew ratio Trailblazer 207-215, 302-303, 305-306, 309-312 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower Trailblazer Twin 104-106 Twin beds; view window; private bath with shower Explorer 301, 304, 313-314 Sitting area; refrigerator; fixed queen bed; large picture window; private bath with shower Pathfinder 107-114, 202-206 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower
Safari Endeavour   Safari Explorer   Safari Quest   Wilderness Adventurer   Wilderness Discoverer   Wilderness Explorer
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